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Always Other Choices
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Always Other Choices |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
She cried herself to < !signature-->sleep last night Her decision made but at what a price. Unaware, her fingers lay across her belly Cradling the tiny life nestling there. Recalling his words and the fear on his face When she whispered her news to him. We're too young. We can't do this. Oh God, what have we done? Then like a knife tearing straight through her heart You'll have to abort there's no there choice. NO OTHER CHOICE... ...the end of her dream NO OTHER CHOICE. She cried herself to sleep last night Her decision made. never say never [This message has been edited by Paula Finn (edited 07-29-2000).] |
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Beth Member
since 2000-07-06
Posts 468WA, Australia |
~WOW. It's almost like you have seen my life and retold me the story. I certainly hope you havent endured this yourself. Such pain and terrifying thoughts captured in the piece. Your right, there always is other choices~ Blessed Be, Beth [This message has been edited by Beth (edited 07-29-2000).] |
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skarmageddon New Member
since 2000-07-26
Posts 6Oklahoma City, OK, USA |
very good, made me feel for the woman in the poem. like beth said, i hope this isn't from personal experience. Jon |
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Zion Junior Member
since 2000-07-23
Posts 33Melbourne Australia |
lot of pain in this Paula Now I am waiting to see what was decided |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
Beth...no not personal experience, but I can see myself in every woman put in this position. If I touched a part of your past then the write was worth it...thank you Jon...I am glad you could feel for the girl, this SHOULD be such a hard choice for anyone to make, but in this throw a wy world of ours children seem to be just as disposable as cans. Zion... OOHHHHHHHHH a challenge to my muse...thank you so very much never say never |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
Paula, So sad, for this one mistake of pleasure. Nicely done, I enjoyed the read. |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
Yes it is sad Bill, to bring a child into the world, or to abort...whos to say whats right or whats wrong...and now my muse is clamor to accept Zions challenge to make her decision never say never |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
Paula I like the title of this poem. I understand that the decision could be as painful as a knife tearing straight thru the heart...James |
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Gossamerwings Member
since 2000-07-18
Posts 207 |
Good writing here. Too bad this couldn't be posted at schools, with a list of the ' other choices'. You did a great job here,Paula.  Gossamerwings ;) |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
James...well I think there is always more than one choice in life no matter what...you just have to look for them. Gossamerwings...thank you...now thats an idea I may just have to investigate... never say never |
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EagleOne Member Elite
since 2000-03-07
Posts 2829Between a laugh and a tear... |
We are called to make many choices in our lives but I doubt there is one more terrible than one such as this. God grant me the serenity to accept the people I cannot change, the courage to change the one I can, and the wisdom to know it's me. ~Unknown |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
EagleOne...there wouldnt be a choice for me...every child is precious and deserves a chance to become...but I know there are reasons for this act...that doesnt make it easier to accept never say never |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
Very sad Paula a lot of emotional turmoil here. A real hot topic for sure. Took a lot of guts to write it. |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
ethome...yes a sad scary time in any girl/womans life...and not guts friend just a belief never say never |
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Mark Bohannan Member Rara Avis
since 2000-06-21
Posts 7269In the winds of Cherokee song |
It is hard to stay neutral on this topic but as you say so eloquently it is a matter of choice and we cannot make those choices for the world. Nice write and good subject to bring forth.  |
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Paula Finn Member Ascendant
since 2000-06-17
Posts 5546missouri |
Mark...thanks...and if you are interested my response to Zions challenge for a decision is posted in #9 never say never |
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