Sunday, May 26, 2013

Heartbeat

On now to our weekend challenge.  This weekend we are asking for a thirty-three word confession.  You're free to write non-fiction or fiction or to blur the lines in between.  We just encourage you to get creative and give us your best.

 This is my 33 word confession.

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 Obstacles abound.

 Challenges taunt my choice.

 Walking alone, in cold glittering snow, I shiver

 as a bead of sweat rolls over my swollen belly.

 A single teenage mother-to-be.

 Your heartbeat giving me strength.
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28 comments:

  1. Jo-Anne TealMay 26, 2013 at 6:56 PM

    Poetic realization in a difficult time. Very nicely done, Barbara.

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  2. PurpleMooseMay 26, 2013 at 7:05 PM

    beautifully written

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  3. UnknownMay 26, 2013 at 7:51 PM

    a lot of story in those words!

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  4. K. AlexanderMay 26, 2013 at 8:17 PM

    This made me cry, Barb.

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    1. allmylivesnowMay 26, 2013 at 8:33 PM

      You were there...you know it to be true...xxx

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  5. kymmMay 26, 2013 at 8:37 PM

    Sweet!

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  6. Valerie BoersmaMay 26, 2013 at 8:53 PM

    I love the last line! Perfect ending-because of all the people who give me strength, my daughter is number one:) Beautifully done!

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  7. k~May 26, 2013 at 8:59 PM

    The heartbeat that reminds. :-)

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    1. allmylivesnowMay 26, 2013 at 9:17 PM

      Even though he's a grown man today, I still feel that heartbeat...

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  8. DraugMay 26, 2013 at 9:06 PM

    That's lovely.

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  9. TrifectaMay 26, 2013 at 9:39 PM

    So lovely. I had several friends get pregnant very young. It was awe-inspiring to watch the changes they went through. I'm happy to say all those babies are grown into wonderful people today. Thanks for linking. Don't forget to head back to vote.

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    1. allmylivesnowMay 26, 2013 at 10:01 PM

      I voted. There were many heartfelt confessions this weekend. Thank you for your comment. He has grown into a successful man.

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  10. AnonymousMay 26, 2013 at 9:57 PM

    that was lovely and conveyed the emotion so well.

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  11. AnonymousMay 26, 2013 at 10:03 PM

    Very touching and beautifully written. :)

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  12. AnonymousMay 26, 2013 at 10:47 PM

    This was beautiful and heart rending.

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  13. AnonymousMay 27, 2013 at 12:11 AM

    Wow, I couldn't imagine being in that position (I was twenty-nine when my first son was born and didn't feel ready :))

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    1. allmylivesnowMay 29, 2013 at 3:44 PM

      I don't think we are truly ever ready. ;) Thanks for your comment.

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  14. menopausal mamaMay 29, 2013 at 10:47 PM

    This is beautiful--amazing what you can write with so few words. I especially love the last line.

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