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Heinous Betrayal

Secure within the mother’s womb.
Sheltered from all storms of life

Swimming,
Swiveling,
and
Sustained.

The countdown begun-

A wide world awaiting,
Eager faces looking,
Windows opening,

To

Colour,
Scent,
Sound,
Taste and Touch.

But,

Expectations shattered,
Exasperation heightened,
Execution begun,
Excruciation settled,
and
Expulsion confirmed!

Chopped to pieces,
Down to trash.
‘The most unkindest cut of all’!

Betrayal!
Horrid Betrayal!
Through aeons,
History repeats.
‘Am I my brother’s keeper’?

The Son of Man –
sold out,
with a kiss.
Et tu, Brute! 

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Placed Third


April.12.2022
U Choose Poetry Contest
Theme- Abuse of the Unborn
Sponsor- Anthony Biaanco

Copyright © Valsa George | Year Posted 2022

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Joanna Daniel Date: 5/4/2022 7:49:00 AM Very powerful and poignant, Valsa, congratulations on your win:) Login to Reply

Ann Foster Date: 4/17/2022 8:50:00 AM Wow... extreme... and powerful... Excellent. Ann Login to Reply Valsa George Date: 4/17/2022 6:24:00 PM Thank you very much Ann for your kind visit and comment !

Bill Baker Date: 4/14/2022 4:46:00 PM Your poem carried the intensity necessary to deliver the message deserved, but it was terrifying to read of cruelty and abuse many people say they are fine with. Well-written, Valsa. Good luck in the contest. Bill Login to Reply Valsa George Date: 4/17/2022 6:23:00 PM Many consider it as a simple act.... ! But it is the most savage kind of murder. Thanks a lot Bill !

Sotto Poet Date: 4/14/2022 1:25:00 PM I have no idea how they did that. It was, I feel, more compassionate. However, such a deed can never be described as such. Your poem, Valsa, is intense. This is a great piece of writing. Login to Reply Valsa George Date: 4/17/2022 6:21:00 PM I feel intensely against such an act ! Thank you so much dear Lasaad !

Marshall Iftekhar Ahmed Date: 4/14/2022 12:20:00 PM Powerful steps of your words! I shuddered! Thanks Valsa - Marshall Login to Reply Valsa George Date: 4/17/2022 6:19:00 PM It is an experience that causes shuddering ! Thank you dear friend !

Gershon Wolf Date: 4/12/2022 6:33:00 PM No wonder the baby cries when he/she departs the womb!.. Truly a brilliant write, Valsa. Bravo, Gershon Login to Reply Valsa George Date: 4/17/2022 6:18:00 PM Must be because it gets a premonition of something bad to happen ! Liked your humorous interpretation of it, Gershon .

Caren Krutsinger Date: 4/12/2022 2:16:00 PM Marvelous alliterative poem my friend. Login to Reply Valsa George Date: 4/17/2022 6:16:00 PM Thanks a lot Caren ! Your opinion counts !

Rico Leffanta Date: 4/12/2022 11:25:00 AM From the title, I assumed this would be about Putin, or India's support of Putin, since coal and fuel are so much more important than infants . . . . . Login to Reply Valsa George Date: 4/17/2022 6:15:00 PM Rico, I know you are pulling my leg ! In this matter I am not with my country's policy !

Vijay Pandit Date: 4/12/2022 5:20:00 AM I sure didn't know how they do it. I thought it was a bit more humane--but such an act can never be described as such. Intensity of your poem makes an impact, Valsa. A potent write. Login to Reply Valsa George Date: 4/17/2022 6:13:00 PM Thank you so much Vijay ! Glad my narration is intense . This act requires an intense reaction......

JCB Brul Date: 4/12/2022 5:00:00 AM Ohhhh, this is so heart-wrenching!!My eyes got swelled up on reading this! Your narration vividly captured a cinematic horrible moment.I have no words! Masterfully executed! Login to Reply Valsa George Date: 4/17/2022 6:11:00 PM Thank you so much Jez. Anyone with a heart will feel sad about this !

Tom Cunningham Date: 4/12/2022 12:43:00 AM Powerful verse Valsa, mankind certainly has little regard for human life. Many see that amazing gift from God as an inconvenience to their selfish lives. Tom Login to Reply Valsa George Date: 4/12/2022 1:39:00 AM Yes, Tom. Man has become so selfish that he wishes to do away with children- the greatest gift given to him by God. Thank you so much for your kind response

Victor Buhagiar Date: 4/11/2022 10:52:00 PM I believe in USA over 50million felt that blade. Almost makes one cry. Powerful poem. Login to Reply Valsa George Date: 4/12/2022 1:33:00 AM That blade cutting through the tenderest flesh is most cruel and unpardonable.... especially because the victim is powerless to resist

Anil Deo Date: 4/11/2022 9:53:00 PM Powerful. ThanX our Sister in Christ Jesus Login to Reply Valsa George Date: 4/12/2022 1:30:00 AM Thank you so much Anil brother ! Peace and Joy to you !

Unseeking Seeker Date: 4/11/2022 8:34:00 PM Powerful write Valsa but the world not black and white ~ circumstances dictate decisions. Highly thought provoking and brilliantly written, good luck in the contest Login to Reply Valsa George Date: 4/12/2022 1:30:00 AM Thank you so much Seeker friend ! On watching a video on infanticide, I felt so strongly against this act of termination of the fetus.... ! The womb that should have fostered human life, turning into a slaughter house is the greatest betrayal !