THE MAID OF ORLEANS
JOAN SAT IN HER
DREARY CELL.
CRIED HER TEARS
AND SAID FAREWELL.
AND ASKED WHY?
This is written in response to the prompt provided by Sue Vincent at https://www.svincent.com.
Why not wander over there and join the fun.
Thanks for taking the time to read,
Nice take on the prompt, Bernadette.
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The statue of Jean d’Arcs in Rouen is one of the most moving I have ever seen …. your writing captures her spirit beautifully.
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Wow. Thanks so much
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De rien 🌺
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Moving, Bernadette. An excellent take on the prompt.
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High praise. Thanks Dianne
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Wow. I’m impressed, Bernadette! You evoked a lot of emotion with very few words. Well done.
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Thanks so much Lisa
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You’re welcome!
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It’s that last line…
Thanks, Bernadette.
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Thank you Sue.
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My brain is asking many questions. Short and intriguing.
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I wrote it as a analogy for Hillary Clinton.
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Wow, this is a great response to the prompt, Bernadette! Full of emotion and I feel the utter desolation in the last line. Well done!😃
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Thank you so much Annika.
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A lovely but sad piece for the photo, Bernadette. Heartrending. Good writing. —- Suzanne
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