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Life Abandoned

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Life Abandoned David J Walker What of the abandoned baby Tears hidden Seismic cries choaked and cloaked In an unsparing future Whose voice speaks for you when You are months away from birth And moments away from death

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Date: 5/20/2024 6:11:00 AM
What I would like to do is print it and put it on a wall at home. Post wasn't the correct word.
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Date: 5/19/2024 7:48:00 AM
So very moving. It reminds me of a speech a student of mine gave years ago. In the speech, she gave the unborn child a name and a voice -- speaking out against abortion. Would you give me permission to print "Life Abandoned" with your credit attached?
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David Walker
Date: 5/19/2024 9:33:00 AM
Yes. Where will you post it?
Date: 11/26/2022 10:15:00 AM
Powerful. Well done :)
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David Walker
Date: 11/26/2022 1:40:00 PM
Thank you, Heidi....sad
Date: 11/26/2022 8:31:00 AM
Poignant, piercing, painful
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David Walker
Date: 11/26/2022 9:10:00 AM
Thank you..and true too

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