Building Tension

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Poetry/Verse/Building Tension
Copyright Protected, ID 02-1624-484-27
All Rights Reserve, 2024, Constance La France

Written, February 19, 2024

For the International Contest, This or That, Vol. 23
Sponsor, Edward Ibeh, Judged 02/29/2024

Third Place

Written using my created form that I have named, Fragmented Verse.

Free Still Life Tulips Red photo and picture

"One Road leads to tension and worry; one road leads to fear and dread. My road leads me home to tranquility, to peace, serenity and solitude." Quote by _Constance A safe haven, a home I call my nest; created piece by piece by piece, fabricated with all the items that I love. Each room a place of peace, like a bird 'building' a nest I have gathered things; beautiful things that bring serenity and joy, this is my safe harbor from life. It is a grand mansion to me, tranquility is in each room; I breathe in the harmony and the solitude. no matter what is happening beyond. Once the door closes I am safe . . . protected within my nest from the strains of life. There is 'tension,' in todays restless world; the constant worry of a war, dread, fear, and malaise at too high-priced groceries. People are under stress, it makes them agitated, hostile, lashing out; there is the threat of global warming- senseless killing. How can I save the animals ? How can I stem world starvation ? Oh, what if I can save just one cat or, dog? Or help a homeless person in some way? Why do I feel like a wilted flower ? And seek the security of my nest . . . that place assembled piece by piece for peace.

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Edward Ibeh

Date: 3/4/2024 8:54:00 AM

Heartiest congratulations on your podium win in my contest with this beautifully composed poem, Constance:-) I thoroughly enjoyed the read. Awesome format!

Constance La France
Date: 3/4/2024 5:19:00 PM

Edward, thank you so much for the contest and my placement, and for the congratulations and compliment, blessings, Constance

Christuraj Alex

Date: 3/1/2024 8:14:00 PM

"the constant worry of a war, dread, fear, and malaise at too high-priced groceries. People are under stress, it makes them agitated, hostile, lashing out; there is the threat of global warming- senseless killing. How can I safe the animals ?" - A grand illustration of causes and effects of building tension. Congratulations!

Constance La France
Date: 3/4/2024 5:20:00 PM

Christuraj, thank you so much for the great comment and the congratulations, blessings, Constance

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 3/1/2024 8:33:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your amazing/wonderful "Building Tension" write/quote. I love your pretty flowers & many times feel like them. I say, I am living in a crazy world & we are. What a great ending... Have a great/blessed day with your win.....................

Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 2/19/2024 3:56:00 PM

Your words totally captivated me. The fragmented verse form worked well and gave me pause as I read and contemplated your words. Grateful that your home is a nest, a place of harmony and solitude. I feel the same way about our home; it's no mansion but it feels like our palace of serenity. Like you, I sometimes feel like a wilted flower knowing not what to do to help the world. I'd like to believe that poetry makes a difference with its trinkle down effect. Faving this one. enjoy your evening!

Constance La France
Date: 2/20/2024 9:24:00 AM

Sara, you are my biggest fan, and that makes me so happy ! Your comment is beautiful and you always touch my heart with your words, thank you for the compliment and FAV, hugs, Constance