Orphaned

Paint a picture in 10 words exactly.


Destitute 
Derelict
Despondent
Huddled wrapped
Cornered, wind abates
Infant slumbers
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Mason Avatar
June 3, 2009 at 5:06 PM
Quite the picture here !! Reminds me of babies found in dumpsters ... gruesome world!
Bickerstaffe Avatar
April 20, 2009 at 2:49 AM
Brilliant my dear! Such a portrait you paint with so few carefully selected words!! Best wishes, Keith
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