Constance La France Poet Verse

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Poetry/Verse/broken
Copyright Protected, ID 09-1578-954-15
All Rights Reserved, 2023, Constance La France

Written September 16, 2023
For the International Contest, Any Topic Any Form
Sponsor, Sotto Poet, Judged 09/21/2023

First Place

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I am a poet and writer of words,
you know me through my sad poems:
but, there is more to me ... more to this girl,
I found writing at a very young age;
and penning of poetry has become my life.
          
I used to work in a nursing home for old folks,
this job was so emotional it scarred my heart:
I did not want to love them but I did,
and when death came to them I was broken;
there were stories in those wrinkled hands.

I met death in childhood and we have been friends,
sorrow has walked hand in hand with me each sad step:
death you have taken everyone I love,
my baby, my husband, sister, mother, father, grandma;
in cold stone their names are engraved and I grieve them.

I write this deep pain in my sad poetry,
from a bleeding soul the ink drips, drips, drips:
over and over I pen my sorrow and love,
yet, it never ceases, never disappears, never leaves;
so, I write it again and again.

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Ink Empress September 21, 2023 at 10:20 PM You are such a strong warrior poetess!!! Gosh im crying reading this, i cant imagine the pain you must have felt losing your baby husband sister etc. im so sorry sigh and you my dear are born to be a poet! Some of us are born poets, some accidental (like me lol) i know it may be considered as being dramatic but i empathize with your emotions expressed so eloquently. And i can imagine how painful it would be to work in nursing homes, helpin so many with mental health challenges too is sad. So- Constance La France September 22, 2023 at 12:00 PM Ink, thank you so much for the amazing comment, appreciate a lot, and thank you for the congratulations . Ink Empress September 21, 2023 at 10:20 PM I feel you! Congratulations you deserve all the accolades! You are one of my new fave poets now. Cus your words make me feel! And i admire your strength: sending you light today and always

Sotto Poet September 21, 2023 at 5:56 PM Dear Constance, Your exceptional piece on a complex subject was truly enlightening. The vivid imagery, skillful employment of metaphors, and compelling arguments showcased in your writing are truly magnificent. Congratulations on your well-deserved win Constance La France September 22, 2023 at 12:01 PM Sotto, thank you so much for the compliment, wonderful comment, and congratulations.

Joe Maverick September 20, 2023 at 12:21 PM You touch my heart here constance..I do have One you know.' Although at this time it seems As if the world would rather I did not have such. Or that I distance it from the rest of me.' Do not Let your heart be troubled as scripture advises For death is overcome.' I raise the victory cry Here.! Rest in Gods eternal provision for death is But a night watch..It will dissapate like a fog and Eternal day will be the faithfuls reward.' Constance La France September 21, 2023 at 3:53 PM Joe, thank you so much for the nice compliments and wonderful comment, appreciate

Karen Croft September 16, 2023 at 12:47 PM I can truly feel your pain. Your words are so full of emotion. Constance La France September 16, 2023 at 2:54 PM Karen, thank you so much for the comment and compassion.

Silent One September 16, 2023 at 9:06 AM Your poetry is always so emotive and deep.. it really makes the reader feel... you have written so many poems also... been here for a very very long time and long may it continue.. Constance La France September 16, 2023 at 2:55 PM Silent, thank you so much for the comment and your kindness, yes, writing is my life and will continue even when I can no longer hold a pen and then will write in my head.

Sam Scott September 16, 2023 at 8:13 AM Constance, this is a wonderful insight into your heart and poetry, so grateful you have shared. I have written about death too sometimes; friend or foe, not too sure, but not separated from life but a vital part of it. All blessings x Constance La France September 16, 2023 at 2:57 PM Sam, thank you so much for your wonderful comment, working in the nursing home really humbled me, and showed me how precious life is and how fleeting. I find it healing to write my sorrow, though it never goes away, blessings.