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Forgotten Words

Heartbreaking, the empty library, dust and cobwebs cover books, I turn the page of a book of age, the frayed chairs in cozy little nooks. Heartbreaking, all the forgotten works, old amber lamps light the way, of a book of age, I turn the page, maintained with love, once upon a day. Heartbreaking, are all the books I pass, words of forgotten writers, I turn the page of a book of age, like falling into deep, cool water. ______________________ January 8, 2013 Poetry/Rhyme/Forgotten Words Copyright Protected, ID 01-447-973-08 All Rights Reserved, 2013, Constance La France

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Cecilia Macfarlane

Date: 3/21/2013 8:20:00 PM

Wonderful write and win from a fellow lover of books. Hugs

Rockman Pritts

Date: 2/9/2013 12:21:00 AM

It's sad to know that this generation and generations beyond will never know the smell of a book. It's great to know that the words will always be passed down but it's sad to know that they will never know what it's like to flip a page. To lick their finger to find what comes next. To dog ear a page so that they can pick up where they left off. Thanks for reminding ME of that. Rockman

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 1/15/2013 9:08:00 AM

Constance, :-) Congratulations in Suzette's " ZaniLa Rhyme - an exiting new contest for the holidays... " contest. Take care... PD

Jack Horne

Date: 1/13/2013 4:12:00 PM

so glad to see this awesome write was a winner, Constance

Sara Kendrick

Date: 1/13/2013 1:38:00 PM

Enjoyed reading this one first time and knew it would be a winner..Congrats...Sara

Debbie Guzzi

Date: 1/12/2013 6:49:00 PM

Congrad's on your win. Light & Love

Audrey Haick

Date: 1/12/2013 5:16:00 PM

Congratulations on your wonderful win, Constance! Always, Annalise

Joyce Johnson

Date: 1/12/2013 12:09:00 PM

Congratulations Constance. Nice to see you here again. Love, Joyce

Skat A

Date: 1/12/2013 11:38:00 AM

Congratulations Constance..... SKAT

Debra Squyres

Date: 1/12/2013 10:54:00 AM

You must be a lover of books... I still enjoy the feel of them in my hand, the temptation to read the last chapter to know the end. Well written poem on the subject of forgotten books. Congrats on your win !!

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 1/12/2013 10:13:00 AM

Loved it before love it again! Congratulations!

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl

Date: 1/12/2013 7:48:00 AM

Congratulations on another winning spot Constance luv xx

Olusegun Arowolo

Date: 1/12/2013 7:01:00 AM

Beautiful and nice piece,Constance..but its not complete...Congrats on your win,great friend...

Mehnaz Veetil

Date: 1/8/2013 4:19:00 PM

Another elegant piece. Visually enchanting too. Lol Mehnaz

Harry Horsman

Date: 1/8/2013 3:03:00 PM

this is such a wonderful visual poem,,, and one for this age..also....

Russell Sivey

Date: 1/8/2013 3:03:00 PM

This is a delightful feeling you have penned for us to read! I truly enjoyed reading this lovely and gorgeous poem this afternoon! What a powerful message you have written about my friend! Great Work!!

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 1/8/2013 10:58:00 AM

You send me back to university days. Marvelous piece of poetry. Vivid , inspiring, eloquent! Good luck and thank you!

John Loving Iii

Date: 1/8/2013 9:13:00 AM

Alexandria

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 1/8/2013 8:46:00 AM

I don't think these words will be soon forgotten, brilliant piece of work. I can feel and smell the old books.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 1/8/2013 7:38:00 AM

A very good rhyme poetry, good flow and deeply written,Constance. - Luck in contest! - - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)