A Constanza For Dear Jimmy

A student came from Mexico.
He was a sweet and friendly guy
 just starting out with goals set high.

His spirit seemed to have a glow.
We all could see it in his smile
and how he went the second mile!

In three short months, we saw him grow
from level one to level two
with so much more he meant to do.

Alas! What no one could foreknow:
While he was on his holiday,
An accident took him away.

His sudden death; the utter woe
of all his friends, his family,
and his new bride. A tragedy!

Dear Jimmy, we all miss you so,
but you were one who loved the Lord,
and now you’ve gone to your reward.


A student came from Mexico.
His spirit seemed to have a glow.
In three short months we saw him grow.
Alas! What no one could foreknow:
His sudden death, ; the utter woe!
Dear Jimmy, we all miss you so.

Written 1/5/14
For the Constanza Contest of Craig Cornish

Copyright © | Year Posted 2014



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Date: 3/29/2014 10:24:00 AM
Such a sad story about the young man called Jimmy. Did not even know about this form so learn something new. Down with the darn flu so thought I would try and catch up on months of reading. Been in a depressed mood lately and need to snap out of it. Seem to be sick more than i should. love phyl
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Date: 1/24/2014 5:55:00 AM
This is the first Constanza I have ever read. I never knew this form. May God bless Jimmy's soul.
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Archana Garg
Date: 2/11/2014 7:10:00 AM
congrats on your win, dear Andrea.
Date: 1/22/2014 2:40:00 PM
Hello Andrea, this is very nice . How are you ? I know I haven't posted for a while. I have a lot written down on paper though Happy New Year Lov Debbie :)
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Date: 1/19/2014 1:12:00 AM
I hope you send his family a copy of your lovely poem. How sad when life is ended so soon. I can tell you were very affected by his loss. This is beautiful!
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Date: 1/12/2014 4:18:00 PM
This touched me so deep..for many reasons...and Im adding it to my favourite.Im going to pray for his family to find comfort xxx
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Date: 1/12/2014 3:35:00 PM
a lovely tribute to your poor student, my friend
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Date: 1/11/2014 2:17:00 PM
A beautiful tribute
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Date: 1/9/2014 3:07:00 PM
You've honored him well with the story you tell. May your faith in him rise up above. And when we hear the bell, may we know as well. And be in the arms of God's love. Peace. :) May your soul be strong Andrea.
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Date: 1/9/2014 1:21:00 PM
sad but true story,..hope to still see you drop by and comment on my poems..thanks and god bless
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Date: 1/9/2014 11:54:00 AM
I know this is a heartbreaking true story, which makes it all the more poetic and yes.....you have made him known by all of us. We grieve with you, Andrea....I'm so sorry to hear this news.
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Date: 1/9/2014 9:37:00 AM
I see by the comments this is a true story. Sad. Lovely writing, but sad. Love, daver
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Date: 1/9/2014 9:12:00 AM
The beauty of the boy you knew is woven into every sad word. Lovely tribute.
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Date: 1/8/2014 11:43:00 PM
I began reading this and part way through thought that it read like a Constanza. So I have an acute grasp of the obvious. Well done and sure to earn top marks. Note that Craig wanted the word "Constanza" somewhere in the title. Hope it's OK to suggest.
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Date: 1/8/2014 8:10:00 PM
A sad write beautifully crafted Andrea.Enjoyed this.It seems you penned it effortlessly .I am finding this form hard.
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Date: 1/8/2014 4:27:00 PM
A tragic event looking at it from a mortal viewpoint Andrea; I hope he had accepted Jesus It is by far the better reality...' take care Joe..'
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Date: 1/8/2014 1:42:00 PM
Such a heartfelt and sad poem Andrea, It was wonderfully written. I love to read your poetry.....Hugs....Roger
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Date: 1/8/2014 12:36:00 PM
Andrea, this is sad but wonderfully written I thoroughly enjoyed reading your poem Steve
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Date: 1/8/2014 8:15:00 AM
Andrea, a lovely tribute to him. Death is always hard, but when it's someone so young....well, there just aren't words.
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Date: 1/8/2014 2:39:00 AM
An emotional tribute to Jimmy! A life that could have been cherished, Very sorrowful, this loss! Andrea...
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Date: 1/7/2014 6:35:00 PM
Is this a true story about one of your students? I was touched by it in any event. Peace & Love Matthew Anish
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Andrea Dietrich
Date: 1/7/2014 11:43:00 PM
yes, Matt, this happened to him right after Xmas and he had just recently married and bought a really nice house in Provo!! I was shocked to hear it.
Date: 1/7/2014 2:31:00 PM
Such a sad and tragic ending to such promise. One that strikes us all at our core. But the Lord knows your pain, John 11:35 Jesus wept. Know Jimmy is not weeping but in the Glory of God. Take care and God Bless!
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Date: 1/7/2014 11:27:00 AM
- So sad, Andrea.... - Yes, a tragedy - Really touching poem .... heartbreaking - Thanks for a really good poem. - Good luck in the contest! - oxox //Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 1/7/2014 11:01:00 AM
So sad Andrea, a wonderful tribute,
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Date: 1/7/2014 6:20:00 AM
Great work honoring your student..That is so sad when there are so many who don't give a darn about anything and are not going anywhere anytime soon..Thanks for the visit to my page.. I always think of Ivy as the poison but there is English Ivy which is not but not a tree just a good climber..I always think of Lilac as a bush but they might go on to make a tree if left alone..Have a great winter day..Sara
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Date: 1/6/2014 11:14:00 PM
This is a surely tearful write my friend! Such a wonderfully written poem Andrea, I truly loved reading it this evening! I sense your attachment to this person, a close one! What a tremendous piece, Great Work!!
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