shock in a mirror
anticipating more girth
scowls in measuring
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delighted “tummy”
maternity wear is loved
count every month
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worrisome labor
hours seem never ending
fearfulness sets in
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family gathers
babe instant adoration
grandparents gleeful
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#TankaTuesday Poetry Challenge, No. 10, Senryu Series, 4/29/2024
Beautiful writing… All mums can relate 💙
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Fabulous work, Cheryl. I like how you showed the opposing human experiences of pregnancy!
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Awesome clips of pregnancy, Cheryl! Great poem!
Yvette M Calleiro 🙂
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How beautiful Cheryl
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Wonderful contrasts! Your poem brought me back to each of my pregnancies. 🌞
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