Joining Real Toads in Imaginary Garden today on the theme: “I Have No Mouth but I Must Scream” -title by Harlan Ellison
unborn baby girl
dodging abortion’s
sharp instruments
has mouth but
voice not heard
muffled in womb
unsafe sanctuary
tiny life unwanted
no fault of her own
they shout about
women’s rights,
“now let me grow
into a woman
strong, nurturing
seasoned in love —
help! it’s got me!
torn me…bleeding”
hear silent scream
a poem in my pocket 
Apr 21, 2017 @ 20:40:43
Powerfully presented.
Apr 21, 2017 @ 18:10:50
Very ultimate in subject matter of a voice that can’t talk. These babies have no voice in what happens to them, they are at the mercy of the mother, from ancient times a protectorate being. But no more. Well told, controversial I know.
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Apr 21, 2017 @ 18:20:48
Thanks for your thoughtful response, Jim.
Apr 21, 2017 @ 17:07:11
Yes, I can hear that unborn child calling out, it’s breaking my heart just thinking about it. Very powerful poem. Have a nice weekend.
Apr 21, 2017 @ 18:20:05
Yes, it is heartbreaking…thanks.
Apr 21, 2017 @ 16:41:41
I so understand this, but I also know the horror of having someone you love raped and dealing with the aftermath.
Apr 21, 2017 @ 18:19:30
Sadly, violence often leads to more violence…I know a great person who was conceived by rape. Difficult, indeed.
Apr 21, 2017 @ 14:51:50
lynn, this is a powerful and important piece. Thank you.
Apr 21, 2017 @ 14:59:16
Thanks for your comment, De.
Apr 21, 2017 @ 12:38:15
This is so touching.. I can hear them too 😦
Apr 21, 2017 @ 13:56:38
They need us to be a voice, I think.
Apr 21, 2017 @ 12:18:53
“Unsafe sanctuary” presents a very complex image, almost as complex as the poem’s motif.
Apr 21, 2017 @ 13:55:52
The theme took me there…thank you for the thought-provoking prompt.
Apr 21, 2017 @ 11:37:10
Ow. I can hear that silent scream.
Apr 21, 2017 @ 12:12:07
We need to hear them…