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Fragmented Verse
Invented by Constance La France, verse only no rhyme. Left align
12 lines, broken down into 4 stanzas, includes indentation on some lines
Indented lines are- line 3- 26 spaces/line 4- 28 spaces/ line 9 &10 -8 spaces/ 11&12- 26spaces/28spaces. Line 9 and 10 - form a question ?
Syllables- 12/10/4/4 12/10/10/12 8/8 4/4

"Fragments and crumbs of life, all the little pieces" John Ruskin, 1853 My youth's like a puzzle missing bits and pieces, fragmented memories of family. Haunting, faded recollections. I recall crumbs of moments spent in happiness, and yet, a veil of fear shadows the rest. I don't remember any suppressed stuff, those lost wishes that mark my dreams as incomplete. Can love dissolve shadows cast by a jumble of missing pieces? Dad lost pieces fighting a war. (Fragmented Verse) 08/27/20 All The Little Pieces Poetry Contest Sponsored by: Constance La France

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Constance La France

Date: 9/10/2020 2:34:00 AM

Emile, congratulations on your win in my challenge All The Little Pieces with this excellent write, thank you for using my invented form Fragmented Verse, a FAV _Constance

Emile Pinet
Date: 9/10/2020 6:46:00 AM

Thanks Constance, I appreciate the placing my friend, Emile.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 9/4/2020 4:30:00 AM

- We all lose some pieces from time to time - Congratulations on your top win, Emile :) - Wish you a lovely weekend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Emile Pinet
Date: 9/4/2020 5:46:00 AM

Thanks Anne-Lise, I appreciate your support my friend, Emile.

Sigrid Ermine

Date: 9/3/2020 4:31:00 PM

Congratulations on your Win, Emile. It's not so much of a cause to celebrate, to know your Dad was badly injured in war. That would have impacted your childhood significantly, even if he did his best not to let it. I admire your skill as a writer. Your ability to change form, chameleon entirely convincing is an excellent asset.

Emile Pinet
Date: 9/4/2020 5:45:00 AM

Thanks Sigrid, I appreciate your comments my friend, Emile.