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Spit the Dummy

S creaming infant. P iercing cry. I nsistant, persistent. T ry the soother. T ie the ligature. H old the syringe. E nd the craving. D on't you see? U terine hits are M issed by baby M anaging cold turkey? Y our little junkie. 09/04/16 Number 3 Silent 1

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Poet Destroyer A

Date: 4/27/2016 9:47:00 PM

Jean, Congratulations on your " Images that make you think WIN." Always ~LINDA~

Jean Murray
Date: 4/28/2016 5:18:00 AM

Linda, I appreciate that you are keeping an eye on my progress and encougaging me on, as always, with your warm congratulations.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/11/2016 3:32:00 PM

oh my, what a deeply tragic one. WEll done with the topic.

Jean Murray
Date: 4/11/2016 5:32:00 PM

Thank you for stopping by Andrea.

Jan Allison

Date: 4/9/2016 2:42:00 PM

oh Jean this is dark and sad and unfortunately we know that babies are born with serious issues as a result of their mother's addiction - good luck in the contest:-) hugs jan xx

Jan Allison
Date: 4/9/2016 5:39:00 PM

Same here Jean but of course there are other addictions like alcohol - it stands to reason whatever the mother is taking in is passed to the baby - my son should have been born holding a teapot lol hugs jan xx

Jean Murray
Date: 4/9/2016 5:34:00 PM

Although where I live does not have a serious drug culture, many nights I have listened to newborns screaming for a cigarette