Constance La France Poet Verse

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A Photograph Captured

          Deep in the Florida steamy everglades,
A single blue heron strides in cobalt blue water;
     Regal and grand with grey and azure plume feathers,
               The call-  a harsh croak that penetrates the calm.

          On the water's edge amongst wild grasses and ferns,
Perhaps a bulky stick nest is hidden with pale blue eggs;
     The landscape is graceful, quiet and oh so beautiful,
               Rich with hues of green foliage blowing in the breeze.

          The atmosphere is soggy, humid and hot,
And in the deep stillness the blue heron stands majestic;
     An image held in time-  the beauty captured,
               In a photograph that I will treasure ever.

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February 14, 2015

Poetry/Verse/A Photograph Captured
Copyright Protected, ID 02-640-879-14
All Rights Reserved, 2015, Constance La France

Submitted to the Standard contest, New or Old 3
sponsor, Eve Roper, Judged 04/2015

Second Place

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Anne-Lise Andresen August 2, 2016 at 6:12 AM - Congratulations on your winning poem B.W., a beautiful poem to read :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Eve Roper August 1, 2016 at 10:27 PM Congratulations on your win, Broken Wing. Hugs Eve

Rajat Kanti Chakrabarty February 20, 2015 at 9:05 AM Oh I feel the smell of Florida...

Andrea Dietrich February 17, 2015 at 11:31 PM so you went to the Everglades! What other places in the US have you seen. Sure wish I could see Canada!!

Nathan D. February 16, 2015 at 2:05 AM this is a very elegant piece of work. you made me jealous of your talents for truly you painted a picture as brilliant as mr. butler did.

Andrea Dietrich February 15, 2015 at 5:45 PM gosh, you got all that and I bet you have never even been there. FANTASTIC!!

David Meade February 15, 2015 at 12:59 PM Majestic and proud were the feelings I felt looking at the blue heron through your words . . . loved the poem.

Cupids Arrow February 14, 2015 at 4:23 PM So vivid and rich..love the imagery...C--->A

Janet Eaton February 14, 2015 at 3:01 PM I have not yet seen that painting, but the vision you have painted for me is spectacular. Forever amazed. Janet

Jan Allison February 14, 2015 at 2:57 PM You painted a wonderful picture Broken wings this is absolutely stunning:-) good luck in the contest:-) Hugs Jan xx 7 xx