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remembering the
daughter she never knew;
today is another anniversary of
the day she was removed…
from her womb, from her life,
but never from her mother’s heart.
asking questions like what color
are her eyes? does she look like me?
wishing she could hug her girl
and ask for forgiveness;
who knew? a mother died too.
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Linking to dVerse poets where Punam invites us to write ekphrastic poetry inspired by Indian artwork.
a poem in my pocket 
May 14, 2026 @ 15:00:17
Oh my goodness, this moved my heart and gave me goosebumps. ❤
May 15, 2026 @ 12:23:15
Glad it moved you, Jennifer… thanks for your comment.
May 13, 2026 @ 15:11:32
Lynn, this took an unexpected turn and is very moving. “wishing she could hug her girl and ask for forgiveness”, very poignant lines
May 13, 2026 @ 15:43:41
Thanks for the prompt…the art spoke.
May 13, 2026 @ 16:01:02
Indeed, it did. You are welcome, Lynn.
May 13, 2026 @ 12:47:26
It will hurt
May 13, 2026 @ 13:18:04
yes…it’s unnatural.
May 13, 2026 @ 12:00:01
Your interpretion of the art was unexpected, and beautifully delivered.
May 13, 2026 @ 12:18:08
I appreciate your comment, Helen.
May 13, 2026 @ 01:33:30
💔
May 13, 2026 @ 00:57:41
Well written, Lynn. This pulls at the heartstrings.
May 13, 2026 @ 11:56:19
Yes, a heartbreaking “choice”
May 12, 2026 @ 20:23:32
Very well done, Lynn!
May 12, 2026 @ 16:32:55
So sad
much love
May 12, 2026 @ 19:26:29
thanks for reading, Gillena