Regret

Born out of wedlock
she gave up her baby girl
for quick adoption.

Twice married since, old and frail,
she laments her childless life.

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Contest: Regret
Sponsor: Frank Herrera

Chosen POTD-1st Oct 2016

babysadtanka

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Paloma P

Date: 10/19/2016 3:09:00 PM

I actually had to catch my breath at the ending. Succinct and madly affecting.

Paul Callus
Date: 10/20/2016 1:28:00 PM

Giving up a baby must be heartbreaking, especially after having already cradled and held it close. I wouldn't want to be in such a situation! Thank you for stopping by, Paloma. Regards // paul

Mpho Kgaswane

Date: 10/18/2016 10:09:00 AM

Interesting and concise sad description...

Paul Callus
Date: 10/20/2016 12:36:00 PM

It is a sad situation, Mpho...Thank you for pausing here to read my work. Pleased to make your acquaintance. // paul

Laura Hay

Date: 10/5/2016 2:25:00 PM

#7 I bet there are too many heart broken women who can relate to this, so sad yet powerful emotional words Paul. Congrats on the potd too. Warm regards Laura

Paul Callus
Date: 10/8/2016 10:47:00 AM

Yes, Laura, giving up a child must be a desperate act, a tug-of-war between opposing emotions...a momentary solution that will surely haunt them for life! I feel sorry for them. Thank you for commenting and the congrats. Warm regards // paul

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 10/5/2016 11:42:00 AM

Congratulations on your POTD am you.I am proud of you for your POTD .I re wrote my poem so I went to new poems and noticed that it was not there. Where would it be written?

Paul Callus
Date: 10/8/2016 10:12:00 AM

Thank you for the lovely comments, Darlene:) If you're referring to the "4 line poem" it shows in your list. After a day or two, some new poems do not show any more on the "New Poems" list since others take their place. Regards // paul

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 10/4/2016 10:07:00 PM

I commented below Paul..Yay! You got POTD! Congratulations my friend! 7 ; )

Paul Callus
Date: 10/8/2016 9:36:00 AM

Thank you for revisiting, Connie. I have been very busy lately, and I'm still trying to catch up on things! Have a lovely weekend:) Regards // paul

Joanna Daniel

Date: 10/4/2016 8:40:00 AM

Sorrowful regret indeed, you have captured her emotions nicely in this short form:) congratulations on your POTD, Paul:)

Paul Callus
Date: 10/4/2016 3:34:00 PM

Thank you Jo; your lovely visit and congrats are most welcome:) Regards // paul

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 10/3/2016 2:26:00 PM

Oh my Paul, this sounds like my mother. I'm adopted and I'm not embarrassed to say it. My biological mother, came into my life so many times, and wanted me back, (I never gave her the pleasure, I never considered it. At the end she finally made a place in my heart, however she slipped away. Now, I regret not giving her the chance she wanted. A very touching tanka...Linda

Paul Callus
Date: 10/3/2016 4:31:00 PM

Hi Linda! It's a pleasure to have you stopping by...your presence has been missed! There is no reason to be ashamed; after all adoption was not your choice. Many adopted children have benefitted from adoption; it's usually the biological mother who suffers a loss and gains pain instead. ~ Thank you for reading and liking:) Hugs // paul

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 10/2/2016 7:18:00 PM

You have expressed her pain eloquently.

Paul Callus
Date: 10/3/2016 4:53:00 PM

Thank you, Richard. Best regards // paul

Carole Duet

Date: 10/2/2016 4:53:00 PM

So sad but I'm sure there are many women who feel that way for the same reason. It's such a shame that some girls have to do that because of lack of paternal or familial support in a time of crisis which can be a blessing in disguise.

Paul Callus
Date: 10/3/2016 5:06:00 PM

I agree with your comments, Carole. There are many reasons why children are given up for adoption, yet it is such a pity when the reason is lack of support from family. Thank you for your feedback Carole. Regards // paul

Jenni Kalicharan

Date: 10/1/2016 8:52:00 PM

Wow!! Another favorite for me! No wonder it's POTD! Congrats Paul.. Jenni

Paul Callus
Date: 10/2/2016 3:29:00 PM

Enchanted by your reaction to this poem, Jenni! Thank you! Both visit and congrats are much appreciated! Regards // paul

Alexis Y.

Date: 10/1/2016 7:22:00 PM

Hi Paul, This is so sad. This a "regret" I wouldn't want to experience. Congratulations on getting the poem of the day. It was well deserved. Enjoy the honor:-) Alexis

Paul Callus
Date: 10/2/2016 3:27:00 PM

Thank you for coming back with more meaningful comments and congrats, Alexis...thank you:) Regards // paul

Matshidiso Mosia

Date: 10/1/2016 5:31:00 PM

real and sad, beautiful piece

Paul Callus
Date: 10/2/2016 3:26:00 PM

Thank you, Matshidiso. Pleased to make your acquaintance. Regards // paul

Afolabi Muideen

Date: 10/1/2016 5:02:00 PM

What one's sow, one's reap. This is a very pleasant piece........A.M.

Paul Callus
Date: 10/2/2016 3:11:00 PM

Is that karma, Afolabi! Thank you for stopping by and commenting. Regards // paul

Maurice Yvonne

Date: 10/1/2016 4:35:00 PM

What a beaut for poem of the day. See Paul I wasn't being generous just 'dead on' on how good this tanka is. I am so happy you got the recognition you deserve. You are such a talented poet.

Paul Callus
Date: 10/2/2016 3:10:00 PM

Thank you Armand! I get the same impression when I read your work, and you deserve recognition, too! Regards // paul

Chris Hagy

Date: 10/1/2016 3:45:00 PM

Very sad...we do have to live with our choices. Congrats on POTD:)

Paul Callus
Date: 10/2/2016 2:58:00 PM

You are right, Chris; choices are usually based on reasons! Thank you and regards // paul

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 10/1/2016 3:08:00 PM

You did well for poem of the day.Way to go Paul.

Paul Callus
Date: 10/2/2016 2:55:00 PM

Thank you, Darlene:) Regards // paul

Constance La France

Date: 10/1/2016 1:57:00 PM

Paul, this is so sad, how many have given up their child to live forever in regret, excellent and congrats on potd \

Paul Callus
Date: 10/2/2016 2:50:00 PM

Thank you, Constance. Both comments and congrats are appreciated. Regards // paul

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 10/1/2016 12:34:00 PM

This is a good one Paul and truly has consequences for some of great regret. It should do great in the contest. ; ) 7

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 10/3/2016 2:41:00 AM

Yay ...you got POTD! Well, it is very deserving Paul! ; )

Paul Callus
Date: 10/2/2016 2:08:00 PM

Thank you for the comments and faith you showed in this poem, Connie. Unfortunately it made no impact in the contest, but p.o.t.d. more than makes up for it:) Regards // paul