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Newly Single Mom

For the Breakup Nonet Challenge

By Andrew C McDonaldPublished 2 years ago 1 min read
Newly Single Mom
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While puppies gambole, bunnies frolic

My poor little one has colic

Dad couldn't handle the chore

Would not drive to the store

Need food and diapers

Not a griper

Said goodbye ...

Now cry

... Baby ...

sad poetry

About the Creator

Andrew C McDonald

Andrew McDonald was a 911 dispatcher for 30 yrs with a B.S. in Math (1985). He served as an Army officer 1985 to 1992, honorably exiting a captain.

https://www.amazon.com/Killing-Keys-Andrew-C-McDonald-ebook/dp/B07VM843XL?ref_=ast_author_dp

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  • Esala Gunathilake2 years ago

    A well said social commentary. So much to rethink.

  • Some men and women too are just not ready for the responsibilities of being a parents. Loved the way you portrayed this!

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