Constance La France Poet Free verse

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Copyright # 1840588.  All Rights, 07/30/2026, Constance La France

Penned, July 30, 2026/  Human Written
For the International Contest, Deviants and Divine
Sponsor, Silent One, Judged 08/28/2026

Second Place

" be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else . . ." 

                                                                                                         Quote by _Ralph Waldo Emerson

A Girl Different

 
I was a girl who was different from the  accepted norm,
                            I kept to myself, seldom spoke, watched the world;
pushing people away with my silence, my deviate ways,
                       as a teen I dressed in a vintage style of my own.

I suppose that I wanted to step back in time with my mind,
                         spending a lot of hours finding perfect vintage jewelry;
and clothes-  creating a unique look far from accepted style,
                                        I was part of the deviants in a peaceful way.

Yes, I was different, unusual, not like other girls, weird and quirky,
               yet, inside me I was divine, I loved how I dressed, it was me;
    and I was wonderful, lovely, pleasing and felt so beautiful, 
                                              I am still the divine in my thinking and style.

But, as an adult, a writer I could care less who approves of me,
       for some, I am an inspiration-  for others, I dwell too much in death;
                   there is a dark side of me that bleeds into my poetry, 
    well, all these thoughts whirling in my head need a release somewhere.

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Silent One August 28, 2026 at 8:04 AM There is nothing wrong with being different and you do not need anybodys permission to be so.... Congratulations on your placement in the contest.. Constance La France August 30, 2026 at 6:38 AM Thank you 🦋

David Crandall August 3, 2026 at 10:01 PM If you are creating beauty and you are happy with yourself, I think that's pretty great! Constance La France August 13, 2026 at 4:53 PM Thanks 🦋

Valsa George July 31, 2026 at 9:41 AM You are different and each one is different. Our experiences and background to some extent determine our personality. Some are introverts finding happiness in solitude and some, outgoing. How we fulfill our duties and how well we behave to others determine our character and relationship, also our success in life. A sincere self evaluation', dear Constance!👍 Constance La France July 31, 2026 at 10:53 AM THANK YOU 🦋

Joanna Daniel July 31, 2026 at 1:29 AM You are not a deviant, Constance, you are unique👍lovely thought😊 Constance La France July 31, 2026 at 10:54 AM Thank you 🦋

Dorothy Gibbons July 30, 2026 at 10:57 PM Awwww Constence beautifully penned ✍️❤️ I am me too 🙌 I'm rainbow bright in my dress as it reaches pps hearts ❤️ I do my eyes rainbow colours. I'm so glad I'm me like your so glad you're you 🤔 simply best way to be free to be you🕊️ free to be me 🕊️ I'm one whose always inspired by you ✍️📖✨🌙 never change hugs my friend 🥰 Constance La France July 30, 2026 at 11:06 PM Dorothy, thank you for the beautiful comment and compliment 🦋

Tom Cunningham July 30, 2026 at 10:50 PM An enjoyable read Constance, always be yourself, never follow the crowd, It would be boring if everyone was the same, social media has a lot to answer for. Good luck in the contest and have a lovely weekend. Tom🌹 Constance La France July 30, 2026 at 11:09 PM Tom, thank you for the comment and compliment 🦋