Fear - Nifty Fifty (thoughts for Nifty Fifty -...

I hear the cries

and close my eyes

shh baby, he will hear

I feel him stirring

my mind is whirring

I wipe away a tear

Shh baby, he will hear

he smells my fear

He hates the noise

I have no choice

I run to save our life

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This is my reponse to the photo I chose.

Please click on the photo below for a full view. Fifty words OR LESS, please write me a poem, story, paragraph, or just your thoughts of what this picture means to you.

Post to Nifty Fifty, and please put (Thoughts for Nifty Fifty - April 13) in your title, and Tag Nifty Fifty April 13.

Comments: 33

Priya P. Apr 14, 2012, 1:31am UTC

I remember when my first son was born, I was married then of course, and my husband would get so upset when the baby would cry in the middle of the night. I remember how scared I was every time the baby cried in those first few months. This was the very first thought that popped in my head when I saw this photo and chose it for this prompt.

wendy st. john-devereaux Apr 14, 2012, 5:48am UTC

this was heartbreaking, and it hit very close to home....i too have been there and done that....the feelings and fears that you describe are very real to many women......thank you for being an important voice here on gather...

blessings to you and yours

Priya P. Apr 14, 2012, 8:10am UTC

It was a dramatic time in my life, these experiences made us stronger. Thank you so much Wendy for understanding and being a great friend.

Hug ;)

wendy st. john-devereaux Apr 14, 2012, 11:42am UTC

HUG to you, too, dear friend!

blessings

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Sandy Moore Apr 14, 2012, 1:36am UTC

Wow, Priya. This is a heart breaking poem. To think that one has to live in fear like that.

Priya P. Apr 14, 2012, 1:39am UTC

first few months were rough, glad that time is over. How are you sweet Sandy, I know last few were rough for you too?

Sandy Moore Apr 14, 2012, 2:13am UTC

I am sure you are glad they are over. What a nightmare you lived at that time. I am doing better. We have a lot to talk about when we both have the time.

Priya P. Apr 14, 2012, 2:15am UTC

Message me your email address

Sandy Moore Apr 14, 2012, 3:06am UTC

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Darin Waugh Apr 14, 2012, 7:44am UTC

Nice!

Priya P. Apr 14, 2012, 8:10am UTC

;)

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Cynthia C. Apr 14, 2012, 7:45am UTC

Thank you so much for sharing with Sadies Points

Priya P. Apr 14, 2012, 8:10am UTC

;)

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JOHN BECK Apr 14, 2012, 8:49am UTC

That's a bad kind of fear to have to endure, Priya. You have set a great example for the challenge.

Priya P. Apr 15, 2012, 10:36am UTC

I look forward to the responces on this one. but i definately think the next few prompts will be of a more positive nature. enough depressing posts from me for a while :)

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CL Mareydt Apr 14, 2012, 9:42am UTC

The words you wrote raise the tension while reading ... such fear is horrid & am so glad that time has passed for you.

Priya P. Apr 15, 2012, 10:41am UTC

me too, I will say, mine was not as dramatic as the poem, my poems are inspirations from my life experiences but not always exact. It was a rough period but imagine how much stronger I am now!

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Debbie W. Apr 14, 2012, 11:39am UTC

This is what is amazing to me about poetry: such simple words evoke such powerful scenes. Your poem did exactly that!

Priya P. Apr 15, 2012, 10:42am UTC

that is the truest compliment possible. Thank you debbie :)

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Len Maxwell Apr 14, 2012, 1:21pm UTC

Nobody should have to go through that and, yet, it still happens. Powerfully written and expressed.

Now featured on the Wall of Abuse on The Triple Name Club.

Priya P. Apr 15, 2012, 10:43am UTC

thank you so much for the feature Len, you always spoil me! I love having a voice here on Gather and thank you for helping to achieve that.

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Ann Marcaida Apr 14, 2012, 1:51pm UTC

For abused women everywhere. Thanks for sharing with Gather's Luminous Writers and Artists.

Ann Marcaida Apr 14, 2012, 1:52pm UTC

Now featured.

Priya P. Apr 15, 2012, 10:46am UTC

thank you dear Ann :)

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Pam Brittain Apr 14, 2012, 4:22pm UTC

Great piece.

Priya P. Apr 15, 2012, 10:46am UTC

thank you pam..

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Alice G. Apr 14, 2012, 5:21pm UTC

Priya, this knocks the air out of my gut. I don't know much that upsets me more than spousal abuse (and often the children are used to punish the spouse) except child abuse. This touches on both. I am so glad you have gotten free and see a beautiful future for you and your children. Bless you sweet friend.

Priya P. Apr 15, 2012, 10:47am UTC

blessings to you as well. I have a lot to be thankful for, for my new found freedom, for the love and care that I recieve from family and wonderful friends like you. I am just fine!

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