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Poetry/Rhyme/A Time To Reflect
Copyright Protected, ID 04-1636-577-16
All Rights Reserved, 2024, Constance La France

Written, April 16, 2024
For the International Contest, Poetic Expression
Sponsor, Silent One, Judged 05/01/2024

First Place

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I have come to a crossroad in time knowing I should let go of the past but I keep recalling many things sublime and I must now reflect on a grief vast as storms shake the ocean of my sleep where shadows in my life are buried deep I put away all the photographs of family gone placing them in an old inherited ornate chest it sits in my living room like a headstone inside are memories that need to be caressed oh, my life is weather stained with tears and I have wept for years, years and years My thoughts gleam like jewels in the sun like a day as clear as sparkling wine without planning a place of honor has begun it is in the divine process of spiritual design in a sunny corner of my bedroom a table waits and two newly painted walls have new fates Tomorrow, I will open the lid of the hidden holding each image to my heart with love cherishing the images of the dead forbidden dusting off those faces residing in heaven above it is not a shrine to the dead I am creating but of life memories beautiful and captivating I will stand silent in this place to reflect and it will be fine to feel sad and weep remembering the sorrow, joy and respect memories deep will creep for me to keep Through poetic words I am able to express what I tried to hide but cannot now suppress

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Paula Goldsmith

Date: 5/2/2024 11:51:00 AM

WOW!!! Congratulations on your win. I loved reading this wonderful write. Great Picture. FAV for me... Have a fun day with your win...............

Constance La France
Date: 5/6/2024 6:59:00 PM

Paula, thank you for the compliment and congratulations, and the FAV, appreciate, blessings

Krishnanand Guptar

Date: 5/2/2024 8:54:00 AM

Congratulations , poetess on your top win with a very emotional and touching poem in this contest. I feel like being drowned in the depth of the emotions. Well, we are all temporary travellers in this world. ( The title of a poem I have written and posted in Poetry Soup)

Constance La France
Date: 5/6/2024 7:00:00 PM

Krish, thank you for the congratulations and nice comment, blessings

Silent One

Date: 5/1/2024 11:41:00 AM

A deep and emotive poem dear Constance.. a lot of emotions in this one.. Congratulations on your first place in the contest..

Constance La France
Date: 5/6/2024 7:02:00 PM

Silent, thank you for the contest and my placement, and for the compliment and congratulations, your contests always bring out my emotions, blessings

Karen Croft

Date: 4/23/2024 9:47:00 PM

What a beautiful tribute to your loved ones to remember them daily

Constance La France
Date: 4/24/2024 7:06:00 AM

Karen, thank you for the compliment, appreciate, Constance

Jay Narain

Date: 4/17/2024 10:39:00 AM

Touching and emotional poem. Nicely written.

Constance La France
Date: 4/19/2024 4:06:00 AM

Jay, thank you for the comment and compliment.

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 4/17/2024 8:15:00 AM

Dear Constance, I loved how your verses unveil a poignant journey, navigating the mind filled with grief and memory. As you tenderly pack away relics of the past, it must have been difficult for you to confront the tempests that churn beneath the surface. Yes, tomorrow beckons a sacred unveiling, a communion with cherished echoes. May tears cleanse and memories kindle anew in this solemn sanctuary, forging a path where sorrow and reverence intertwine, sculpting a testament to life's intricate grace. - Blessings, Daniel

Constance La France
Date: 4/19/2024 4:07:00 AM

Daniel, thank you for the compliment and for the lovely comment, .

Suzanne Delaney

Date: 4/17/2024 7:22:00 AM

Dear Constance: Such a beautiful idea to make a shrine to those you love and miss. A master step in grieving- acceptance. In honor to their memories. Hugs, SuZ

Constance La France
Date: 4/19/2024 4:08:00 AM

SuZ, thank you for the nice comment, hugs.