stolen

The voice of ‘they’ were stolen,

by the politics of the times.

‘A choice,’ says she.

So, an infant will not be.

And an imbittered heart 

alone in the dark,

was never asked

for a 

cup of 

water.

Reviews

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Cherry... the Soul of a child before birth is a precious jewel waiting to enter our world... the heartbeat of many “moons” and falling stars
will mourn the passing of the one who may have been a poet or musician ... an inventor of a Cure or a Mother or Father; or Professor... Our Heart ♥️ Is big enough to encompass the possibility of Life. gently, Pat

[Cherrie L Bill]

Yes, we need to fight for life and then remember to fight for those that live.

[Kerra]

This is sad really, nicely written

[Pete]

yes - stolen. this made me sad. it was kind of shocking too. life is precious and should be preserved and nurtured. what could have been but will never be is an utter tragedy. deep ... :)

[Cherrie L Bill]

yes, it is a bit shocking. I think people have convinced themselves that it's just a procedure and not a life.

[Poetic Beauty]

The life a of child not brought into the world. It is a sad reality that happens every day.

[Cherrie L Bill]

Yes, and I don't think women know the heart ache and guilt it will bring them.

[Poetic Beauty]

Many don’t know until it is too late

[Robert Trakofler]

when I was very small I still remember some nights when my parents would fight before they got divorced when I was so afraid I would walk down the stairs and ask for a cup of water just to get them to stop:/ I was adopted and I got to ask for a cup of water:/

[Cherrie L Bill]

I left a comment on this last week but I guess it didn't take. Your review is what gives this simple poem any worth at all. :)