Whispers behind hands
No self-respecting woman
Would be so brazen
For she found some happiness
Used her body for profit
©2018 Annette Rochelle Aben
Whispers behind hands
No self-respecting woman
Would be so brazen
For she found some happiness
Used her body for profit
©2018 Annette Rochelle Aben
Those whispers behind hands… good take, Annette!
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I know, right? Thanks, Sis!
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👍
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What a great story, Sis. I love the first line, but the last line makes the whole thing make sense. Well done! ❤
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Thank you, Miss. Colleen! I had fun with it. 🙂
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I liked it. A total surprise ending. 😀
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Amen!
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🙂
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This is an excellent tanka, Annette.
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Thank you, Robbie Every time I write one, I hope to do it justice.
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Reblogged this on Viv Drewa – The Owl Lady.
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Truth, my friend!
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Thanks, Jan
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Oh, surprise ending, good take on the prompt.
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Most appreciated! 🙂
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