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13.10.2023
Anne-Lise Andresen
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Flogging as punishment confessed adultery the lover pleaded not guilty - coward

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Hiya Sharma

Date: 10/15/2023 1:03:00 AM

Woah, this is absolutely a cruel scenario, where flogging used to be given as punishment and is continued still today.. Really disheartening.. But, I must say that this is a very creative and thoughtful take for the cinquain poetry contest, you've taken a different approach and conveyed immense depth within few words.. Wonderfully crafted!

Ilene Bauer

Date: 10/14/2023 1:11:00 PM

Powerfully stated, Anne-Lise! It’s infuriating that this still goes on in this day and age…

Karen Jones

Date: 10/14/2023 1:06:00 PM

So tragic for her to be courageous despite condemnation of a cowardly lover. Great job making images from a few lines.

Vijay Pandit

Date: 10/14/2023 4:21:00 AM

Sad, yet true to life. Well said, Anne-Lise.

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 10/14/2023 9:21:00 AM

- Thank you for your comment, Vijay -

Buhagiar Victor

Date: 10/14/2023 1:50:00 AM

In the east, it carries a penalty of up to 100 lashes or even stoning to death, depending on the interpretation of the country's laws. In the West, you get away with murder. However, I loved your cinquain. Blessings

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 10/14/2023 9:21:00 AM

- So very true, Victor - Thank you for your comment -

Silent One

Date: 10/14/2023 1:19:00 AM

Sad that this happens, what a clever idea for this form and contest.. Always great to think out of the box my friend..

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 10/14/2023 9:20:00 AM

-... not always :) - Thank you for your comment, my friend :) - hugs

Jan Allison

Date: 10/13/2023 3:15:00 PM

Sadly it still goes on today Anne-Lise.hugs jan xx

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 10/14/2023 9:18:00 AM

- Thank you for your comment, Jan :) -

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 10/13/2023 2:32:00 PM

they always do Anne, guess it appeases their conscience lol I hope your feeling better Anne, love and prayers :)

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 10/14/2023 9:17:00 AM

- It is on the sixth day and still bad ... thanks for asking love and prayers, Vie Rose :) - hugs

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 10/13/2023 1:28:00 PM

I know in some places flogging is still allowed as punishment...I just can't imagine...seems Medieval and cruel to me. I agree, the man in this scenario is a coward with zero integrity. Nicely penned...enjoy your weekend, Sara

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 10/13/2023 2:05:00 PM

- A cruel punishment - Thanks the same to you, Sara :) -

Tom Woody

Date: 10/13/2023 1:19:00 PM

Ha! Double standards were the norm back then. Still in some cultures

Anne-Lise Andresen
Date: 10/13/2023 1:25:00 PM

- A penalty that is used even today, Tom... it's really terrifying ... - Thank you for your comment -