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Jumping the Gun

He wanted children but she could have none, then left her in the lurch, burdened with shame. They both remarried and she soon had twins… He was infertile; she was not to blame. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Four-line Light Verse No. 2 Contest Sponsored by L. Milton Hankins © 29th August 2021

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Jack Horne

Date: 9/27/2021 5:23:00 AM

LOL, had a chuckle at this one, my friend

Paul Callus
Date: 11/16/2021 1:50:00 PM

Glad you found it to your liking, my friend. Best regards // paul

Beata Agustin

Date: 9/24/2021 1:42:00 AM

Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing this, and the realization-chuckle it creates. God bless you.

Paul Callus
Date: 11/14/2021 2:02:00 PM

Glad you enjoyed it, Beata :) Thank you for stopping by. Regards & Blessings // paul

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/23/2021 3:23:00 PM

serves the guy right. I think it's so funny that they blame the woman when often it is all because of them. Love this one. Congrats

Paul Callus
Date: 11/14/2021 2:09:00 PM

It is easy to judge, but woe be to the one who blatantly takes the wrong decisions! ~ Thank you for reading and commenting, my friend. // paul

Janice Canerdy

Date: 9/23/2021 2:38:00 PM

Oh, wow! A big congrats on your well-deserved win, Paul. Janice

Paul Callus
Date: 11/14/2021 12:01:00 PM

Thank you, Janice. Lovely to have you visiting...it's been a while since our paths crossed! Regards // paul

Sam Kauffman

Date: 9/23/2021 11:00:00 AM

The chickens always come home to roost! Life's irony well spoken Paul. Congratulations on your win! All the best!

Krish Radhakrishna

Date: 9/23/2021 9:59:00 AM

So often the case in Asian countries before the fertility clinics were available! Many women were blamed for their men’s failures! congrats on your win!

Christuraj Alex

Date: 9/23/2021 9:43:00 AM

interesting write. Congratulations!

Brandy Nicole

Date: 8/30/2021 8:15:00 PM

It's best to communicate with each other, before "Jumping the Gun" as your title states. Finding out all the facts. Once again, your thoughts touch my heart so deeply. This is tender and emotional, all at the same time. My best to you, my dear sweet friend. Hugs, Brandy

Paul Callus
Date: 8/31/2021 5:35:00 AM

Thank you for the feedback, Brandy. This is one of those cases where lack of dialogue left much to be desrired. Warm regards & hugs // paul