Constance La France Poet Verse

A ''Wizened'' Poet

          Over the years, I have wizened
      as a writer and poet - now I pen
easily and can elicit the emotions needed for any poem.
Yes, there are days when the muse is shackled,
but in time is set free-  so I hold my black cartridge pen,
            ready to drip my words . . . 
Some come to loiter and pause over my poetry,
I don't expect a horde or screaming throng to visit.
But, I am happy with some delightful commenting.
          I love the visits but please don't trifle,
      don't be "mordacious" with your words . . . 

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March 25, 2017

Verse/A "Wizened" Poet
Copyright Protected, ID 887355


Written for the contest, Eight Word Challenge
sponsor, John Hamilton 

Third Place

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John Michaels April 9, 2017 at 2:20 AM This is great... and so true! There are definitely times when the muse is shackled! Congratulations on your win!

Joseph May April 8, 2017 at 7:36 PM Congrats on your win BW

Lisa Ricci March 31, 2017 at 5:24 AM Good Morning Broken Wings. How true your last line. Poetry should never be that way. Your thoughts are lovely and I believe any poet/writer would second them and agree. Well done

Lynn Marie March 28, 2017 at 11:00 PM This is wonderful writing. Your words have a lightness that simply feels good, as if by sharing your poetic ways, one can feel okay if they too fret over words that don't come. You write for you, 'comments' are 'sprinkles' on the 'cupcake', a lovely addition but not necessary. You are complete on your own. A joy to read. lynnxxx

Joanna Daniel March 27, 2017 at 9:50 AM Excellent, Constance:) love the way you wrote for this challenge:)

Andrea Dietrich March 26, 2017 at 4:33 PM wow, you never fail to impress. Your pen is very finely honed, dear Constance. Love this one.SEVEN

Richard Lamoureux March 26, 2017 at 9:12 AM You have grown as a poet since coming here. You met the challenge skillfully for the contest. Constance La France March 26, 2017 at 3:28 PM Richard thanks for the compliment and for visiting ~

James Inman March 26, 2017 at 7:58 AM Your words flow smoothly BW. Constance La France March 26, 2017 at 3:28 PM James thank you very much ~

Philip Royle March 26, 2017 at 7:35 AM A place I have visited many times. Lovely poem which I enjoyed reading over several times. Delicious. Phil Royle Constance La France March 26, 2017 at 3:30 PM Philip thanks for reading my poem and for the nice compliment ~

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart March 25, 2017 at 7:03 PM Nice! ;) good luck xomo! Constance La France March 25, 2017 at 7:03 PM Maureen, thanks for visiting, appreciate !

Jan Allison March 25, 2017 at 6:40 PM Wow Constance you've nailed this one - I don't know if my muse can be fired up to write for this contest:-( hugs Jan xx Constance La France March 25, 2017 at 6:56 PM Jan, thanks so much for the compliment, oh yes this one was a hard task to write for, a real challenge~

Constance La France March 25, 2017 at 6:28 PM Gosh, I had a hard time with that mordacious word, took three dictionary's to find. And poetrysoup does not like it, but there it is, that caustic word.