Constance La France Poet Free verse

''All That I Am''

You know me as a poet, and writer of poems sad,
I take poetic license, violating rules and conventions;
telling a story using figurative language, I share,
     my life's journey and sorrows in beautiful words.
     Few beyond this safe harbor have read my poetry,
     I write with raw emotion and I lay my soul bare;
     my poems are my treasures and I keep them hidden,
                              oh, fathomless is the pain.

        My view on life is somewhat sad fatalism,
          my destiny foretold, it is already written;
there are many facets to me that I share with few,
oh, classical music moves me to write my poetry and words;
I love Chopin, poet of the piano, Mozart, oh that lyrical charmer.
And I am a lover of art, going to the art gallery weekly,
I love Van Gogh, Degas, Pissario, Bernini and Botticello;
Leonardo and of course, Michelangio, I could go on and on.

     I am also fascinated in the architecture in my city.
     Often, I just walk the streets looking for beauty,
     admiring Gothic revival with its arches and vaults;
     and I love the Victorian building where I reside,
                              with my cat.
        I have a small garden, created with a love for nature,
        a tribute to my mother's great fondness of flowers.

the things you may not imagine about me are many, for example
I adore vintage jewelry and clothes, and antique anything;
and I am a collector of books, reference, dictionaries, all in a clutter.     
And one last thing that I find so very odd and strange,
is that although since childhood I have walked with death;
and death haunts me-  I am quite happy, although quite internal,
          and I do love and absolutely need my silence.

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July 30, 2015 

Poetry/Free Verse/''All That I Am''
Copyright Protected, ID 07-1140-660-30
All Rights Reserved, 2015, Constance La France

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Anitha Jayasankar November 19, 2022 at 1:41 AM Constance, just came here to read some of your old poems... Glad I got to read this one, and got to know more about you... You are so inspiring my friend... Hugs... ~ Ani Constance La France November 19, 2022 at 4:55 AM Ani, you picked a very good poem that describes me pretty well, and oldie, but one I like, thank you for the visit and compliment, hugs

Robertina B. May 20, 2019 at 12:27 PM Dear Heart, I absolutely enjoyed your splendid free verse... I can relate in many different ways.. My love of art.. listening to Chopin, classical music moves me to create my poetry.. This is a fav for me!! I was inspired by what inspires you!! Have a blessed day.. Constance La France May 22, 2019 at 4:36 PM Robertina, thank you for the compliment on my write and for visiting, appreciate so much ~

Panagiota Romios April 30, 2019 at 10:41 PM This s a FAv..well written and speaks to you humility and humanity. I understand your search for beauty for inspiration. I really can't write. At all if nothing moves me..like.,right now... Panagioita Constance La France May 1, 2019 at 8:24 AM Panagiota, thanks for the fav and for the compliment, I disagree I think you CAN write !

David Mchattie April 30, 2019 at 5:11 PM Lovely poem. It is very hard to keep ourselves out of the poems we write but I think they are better for it. Have a great day my friend. Constance La France May 1, 2019 at 8:25 AM David, thanks for visiting and for the nice comment, sometimes I just feel like showing a glimpse of me !

Kim Rodrigues April 30, 2019 at 10:50 AM I think I love you, dear friend, with all that you are. We are different but we share a few things. I admire the things you enjoy. I love art too! My favorite is Chagall. I have explored the so called Hudson River artists as I l grew up in the Hudson Valley. Recently I joined the Booth Cowboy museum. Also fun. Be blessed, sweet friend! Fave! Kim Rodrigues May 2, 2019 at 8:28 PM I work at a library! It is like a smorgasbord! Our new branch opened up 1 1/2 years ago and has a creative space with a recording studio, green room and adobe photoshop. We share the building with Parks who displays art. Right now we have quilts. Anyway, fun place to work! Cheers...Kim Constance La France May 1, 2019 at 8:28 AM Kim, thanks for your lovely comment. I am a member of the National Gallery of Canada that houses art from around the world, often on loan. I like to go at least once a week. I did not put this in the poem but I have a thing about libraries, since a child to today, I could kill a whole day wandering, reading a bit of this book and that book and moving on !