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

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  3. a lot of story in those words!

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

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

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  9. 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. 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. that was lovely and conveyed the emotion so well.

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    1. Thank you, it was a tough time in my life.

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  11. Very touching and beautifully written. :)

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  12. This was beautiful and heart rending.

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

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

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