Constance La France Poet Verse

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This is a true story, I found my Grandma's old rag doll in the attic one day,

when I was a little girl and  "looking around at stuff".

Holly Rag  Doll burned in a house fire and Grandma made me a new one.

 

6 To 8 - Rag Doll

In a dark corner of the attic I found her,
among the filigree cobwebs, soot and dust on a shelve;
a forgotten and tattered rag doll.
I caressed her soft limbs and gave her a kiss . . .
taking her to my room, I gave her a bath,
and washed her dress and placed her in the sun.
She was old and withered, shabby, and raggedy, 
but I loved her with all of my little girl heart.


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October 24, 2017


Poetry/Verse/Rag Doll
Copyright Protected 2017, ID 17- 9522-00-0
All Rights Reserved.


Written for the contest, 6 to 8
sponsor, Nette Onclaud

Second Place

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Brian Davey October 31, 2017 at 4:56 PM What a wonderful trip down memory lane to all those special things we held in reverie as a child, congrats on your win

Nette Onclaud October 31, 2017 at 3:16 PM constance, beautifully crafted till the end; i like the poetic mood of your work...best congrats on your high placement and thanks for the inspiration you put in the contest!

Subimal Sinha-Roy October 31, 2017 at 12:51 AM Congratulations BW on your win with a fine poem.

Eve Roper October 30, 2017 at 4:53 PM Congratulations, Broken Wings, for a great write ! Hugs Eve ~`*

Sandra Haight October 30, 2017 at 4:39 PM So very sweet and well-written, Constance. Congrats on your fine podium win. Hugs, Sandra

Anne-Lise Andresen October 30, 2017 at 2:59 PM - Congratulations on your great winning poem, B.W. - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Andrea Dietrich October 25, 2017 at 7:19 PM oh, this is darling, Constance. I wrote a similar one about my pink bear called Pinky Winky a long time ago! Nothing can replace the ORIGINAL.

Richard Lamoureux October 25, 2017 at 1:06 PM Yes it can never be the same. It was thoughtful of them to try.

Russell Sivey October 25, 2017 at 3:44 AM This is a very wondrous write, that is filled with emotion from a child's perspective! What an amazing poem, so filled with aspiring hope at the end of something new that will come...maybe even improved! I surely enjoyed reading your delightfully positive ending this morning! What a fantastic piece, Excellent Work my friend!!