H-W-R

Vacant Eyes

How come daddy? How can this possibly be?
Why do you stare straight ahead, not looking at me?
Remember me daddy? Remember me please...


Submitted for: Capcha Contest sponsored by Judy Konos
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Breidenthal Avatar
May 25, 2015 at 9:59 PM
Powerful piece... heart-tugging....great verse! Always, Laura
A  Avatar
April 30, 2015 at 6:16 PM
Nice win Tim. Forever ~SKAT~
Nance Avatar
April 29, 2015 at 5:22 PM
aww this made the hands on my arms stand up....wow. well done my friend.
Haight Avatar
April 28, 2015 at 7:48 PM
Congratulations on our win, Tim. Such a powerful message your words send. Heart-wrenching. Sandra
Dietrich Avatar
April 28, 2015 at 4:13 PM
Heart wrenching one, Tim. I enjoyed your playful comment on my poem!
Allison Avatar
April 28, 2015 at 3:55 PM
oh so so heartbreaking Tim:-( congrats on your win Tim:-) Hugs Jan xx
Ebbs Avatar
April 28, 2015 at 2:29 PM
Powerful Tim, congrats :)
A   Avatar
April 28, 2015 at 1:38 PM
congrats on your win Tim, nice entry for the CAPTCHA CONTEST
Manassian Avatar
April 28, 2015 at 12:10 PM
WOW, Tim...what a powerful write. I'm just taken by this. Lovely and sad....A lesson for all here. Hugs to you.
Konos Avatar
April 28, 2015 at 11:55 AM
Thank you for entering my contest.
Cervenka Avatar
April 28, 2015 at 8:09 AM
Tim, I really like the message and the voice used for this. You captured the small child well. A nice reminder to pay attention!~Jan
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