Valsa George Poet Free verse

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

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Joanna Daniel May 4, 2022 at 7:49 AM Very powerful and poignant, Valsa, congratulations on your win:)

Ann Foster April 17, 2022 at 8:50 AM Wow... extreme... and powerful... Excellent. Ann Valsa George April 17, 2022 at 6:24 PM Thank you very much Ann for your kind visit and comment !

Bill Baker April 14, 2022 at 4:46 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 Valsa George April 17, 2022 at 6:23 PM Many consider it as a simple act.... ! But it is the most savage kind of murder. Thanks a lot Bill !

Sotto Poet April 14, 2022 at 1:25 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. Valsa George April 17, 2022 at 6:21 PM I feel intensely against such an act ! Thank you so much dear Lasaad !

Marshall Iftekhar Ahmed April 14, 2022 at 12:20 PM Powerful steps of your words! I shuddered! Thanks Valsa - Marshall Valsa George April 17, 2022 at 6:19 PM It is an experience that causes shuddering ! Thank you dear friend !

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

Caren Krutsinger April 12, 2022 at 2:16 PM Marvelous alliterative poem my friend. Valsa George April 17, 2022 at 6:16 PM Thanks a lot Caren ! Your opinion counts !

Rico Leffanta April 12, 2022 at 11:25 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 . . . . . Valsa George April 17, 2022 at 6:15 PM Rico, I know you are pulling my leg ! In this matter I am not with my country's policy !

Vijay Pandit April 12, 2022 at 5:20 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. Valsa George April 17, 2022 at 6:13 PM Thank you so much Vijay ! Glad my narration is intense . This act requires an intense reaction......

JC Brul April 12, 2022 at 5:00 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! Valsa George April 17, 2022 at 6:11 PM Thank you so much Jez. Anyone with a heart will feel sad about this !

Tom Cunningham April 12, 2022 at 12:43 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 Valsa George April 12, 2022 at 1:39 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 April 11, 2022 at 10:52 PM I believe in USA over 50million felt that blade. Almost makes one cry. Powerful poem. Valsa George April 12, 2022 at 1:33 AM That blade cutting through the tenderest flesh is most cruel and unpardonable.... especially because the victim is powerless to resist

Anil Deo April 11, 2022 at 9:53 PM Powerful. ThanX our Sister in Christ Jesus Valsa George April 12, 2022 at 1:30 AM Thank you so much Anil brother ! Peace and Joy to you !

Unseeking Seeker April 11, 2022 at 8:34 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 Valsa George April 12, 2022 at 1:30 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 !