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Poetry/Narrative/A Time Past - Story Poem
Copyright Protected, ID 07-1560-151-07
All Rights Reserved, 2023, Constance La France

Written, July 07, 2023
For the International Contest, Write A Story Poem
Sponsor, Joanna Daniel, Judged 07/25/2023

First Place

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In a time past there was a little girl, and though quite sad she liked to swirl and twirl; she lived with Grandma in an attic room, it was pretty but she was full of gloom. Mom was sick because she was very sad, and the place where Dad was dwelling was bad; you see my sister had tragically died, I felt so alone and each day I cried. Gran and Gramps had this really awesome farm, there were horses, chickens, pigs, lambs and charm; I helped pick vegetables and collect eggs, sometimes, the eggs hatched wings, eyes, beaks and legs. Gramps promised me I could have my own horse, if I proved- I could care for it, of course; I went to school on a big yellow bus, and at supper, the day we would discuss. The days passed and my sadness was going, because Gran and Gramp's love kept me glowing; Gran held me to her heart ... you leave today, grief rushed back and I wished to run away. I hid in the barn petting a cat nice, loved her lots, though she had a job killing mice; Mom found me and said- have bought a new home, its big and old with lots of rooms to roam. Oh, your room has a flower garden view, we brought all your dolls, teddies and toys too; well, I said- guess I could give it a try, goodbyes to Gran and Gramps made us all cry. I loved our home, it was old and big, in a huge garden Mom and I would dig; Dad made me stuff, chairs and a tea table, it had a workshop huge as a stable. Gran gave me some real tea cups for tea time. a teapot for tea parties anytime; I was happy, a beloved little girl, who again liked to jump, leap, twirl and whirl. Poetry/Narrative/A Time Past - Story Poem Copyright Protected, ID 07-1560-151-07 All Rights Reserved, 2023, Constance La France

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Date: 7/26/2023 12:07:00 PM
This is beautiful! Love it! Congratulations and God bless you. Love, Gina
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Date: 7/27/2023 2:06:00 PM
Gina, thank you so much for the compliment and congratulations, love and blessings !
Date: 7/25/2023 3:09:00 PM
Kids are nothing if not adaptable, Constance. A moving, nostalgic write and a worthy winner. Congrats. Terry
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Date: 7/27/2023 2:07:00 PM
Terry, thank you so much for the compliment, congrats and comment, yes, it is amazing how love can heal a child !
Date: 7/25/2023 8:35:00 AM
Congratulations on your win. A lovely write/picture. Happy/sad all at the same time. I enjoyed it. Have a great day...................
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Constance La France
Date: 7/27/2023 2:08:00 PM
Paula, thank you so much for the congratulations, compliment and comment, blessings !
Date: 7/25/2023 8:34:00 AM
Such a heartfelt poem my friend. Congratulations on your win
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Date: 7/27/2023 2:08:00 PM
Eve, thank you so much for the compliment and congratulations !
Date: 7/25/2023 5:30:00 AM
It's typical of Constance's story. So compelling. Congratulations!
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Date: 7/27/2023 2:09:00 PM
Christuraj, thank you so much for the compliment, congratulations and comment, oh yes, I do like to tell a sad story !
Date: 7/25/2023 1:34:00 AM
Congratulations Constance for your short story first place win.
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Date: 7/27/2023 2:09:00 PM
Speaks, thank you so much for the congratulations, appreciate !
Date: 7/25/2023 1:12:00 AM
Great story of your life, Constance, reminds me that there is a positive in every situation:) congratulations on top win:)
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Date: 7/27/2023 2:10:00 PM
Joanna, thank you so much for the contest and my wonderful placement and for the compliment and congratulations !
Date: 7/8/2023 4:06:00 PM
It's a good start.
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Constance La France
Date: 7/8/2023 4:13:00 PM
TS, I know its beginning very sad, but it will turn happy by the end, thanks so much for the encouragement !

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