Constance La France Poet Narrative

Can You Hear Me God

Can you hear me God, are you up there listening to my words,
             I have lots of questions for you to answer, lots of whys;
Like, why did you take my big sister far up above to be with you,
      Mother said you needed a little girl with wings in heaven.

Why did you not take me instead, then mother would not cry,
              And father would not weep when he was talking of her;
And God why did you make me different from other little girls,
     Why was I so quiet and lonely reading books and writing.

I was not like other little kids, I was always thinking of things,
            Wanting to explore nature instead of playing with others;
Refusing to eat animals and weeping because they were killed.
     Are you there God, can you explain life and all to this girl.

I understand why you took my true love from me that day,
            He was always driving his car too fast, he was doomed;
But God, why my babies could you have not left them here,
     As I stand at their grave with clenched fists, I ask you why.

Are you listening to me God, can you tell me why I write,
            Why do I have this need and passion for words on paper;
I understand that mother was sick, but father why so suddenly,
      Do you have a purpose for me in this life, if so what is it.

Well God, I guess that's it for now, please give mother a hug,
            And father and all the rest I love you have taken up above;
Even those pets that shattered my heart when they departed,
      Are you there God, why is there so much suffering in the world.

                                     Well, I'm waiting, God . . . 

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October 14, 2015

Poetry/Narrative/Can You Hear Me God
Copyright Protected, ID 15-717-069-0
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For the contest, Are You There God, 
sponsor, Silent One

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John Hamilton November 28, 2015 at 9:46 AM The question of why God takes loved ones to heaven and leaves us to suffer, especially innocent children, and car accidents, is an untruth not compatible with him being the God of love. See JW.org for the answer, my poem in the name of God addresses this error in the way those who supposedly represent God actually paint him cruel, a great misrepresentation that disullusions those grieving the loss of loved ones. Hope you find comfort I feel your pain. John Constance La France November 28, 2015 at 3:05 PM John, thanks for visiting and for the great comment ~

Jan Terry November 2, 2015 at 10:32 PM Wow. What an emotional write. Almost missed this one, BW. Congrats on your win. Your story leaves me wanting to give you a big hug. You have certainly experienced a lot of heartache and pain but I can better see why you are such a great poet and compassionate human being. Keep on sharing your heart with us. It is beautiful. Hugs. Janece Constance La France November 3, 2015 at 12:06 AM Janece, thanks for visiting, yes I have had a tangled life full of sadness but of it came this desire to write and I always say that my sorrow has made me the poet I am, someone else said to me once that a poet must suffer to be a good poet and I think that is true ~

Curtis Johnson October 22, 2015 at 11:03 AM Hi Broken Wings. Great win and great write. I have tears as I write this. Thanks. Someday, there will be no questions; only answers. Until then GBU. Constance La France November 3, 2015 at 12:08 AM Curtis, odd how some themes just take us that place deep within and the tears that drip from our pen onto the paper amaze even the poet writing them, thanks for the visit ~

Robert Lindley October 20, 2015 at 7:48 AM Love this deeply emotional and excellent poetic write my friend. I see it won a contest, big congrats onthat too. A7 Constance La France November 3, 2015 at 12:09 AM Thank you so much Robert for the nice comment, congrats and the 7 ~

Grace Mutindi October 19, 2015 at 8:55 AM Congratulations on your win Broken Wings!

Skat A October 18, 2015 at 4:38 PM Congratulations Broken... SKAT

James Inman October 18, 2015 at 1:54 PM Lovely, BW. You are also rather demanding aren't you?

Kp Nunez October 17, 2015 at 6:00 PM You were able to pour out your heart to God with this write, BW...poetry. Congratulations on your awesome win! hugs!

L. J. Carber October 17, 2015 at 8:11 AM Many will see your poem as sad, but what I see is a love that is wondrous in its depth. Yes, you have lost many people you loved, and that pain is not to be minimized-- BUT YOU LOVED, AND WERE LOVED. And that love, as my mother told me with the last words she spoke to me, never goes away. If you leave it to God for the timing, you will see them again; I suspect they can see you now, as they wait with the patience of eternity. And when you are reunited, I expect all the sadness will be forgotten.

Balveen Cheema October 17, 2015 at 7:23 AM Oh dear dear Wings! May God give you more strength! Congrats on your win! You deserve every bit of it!

Eric Boddie October 16, 2015 at 12:49 PM bw, your Beautiful words fill my eye....but we lack the wisdom to truly know why....only when we truly know another's thoughts....should the answers to your questions be sought....so be strong for another day....and when it's time, you will be on your way....to rejoin the ones you most Love....at the Great Family Reunion Up Above....;)

Neva Romaine October 16, 2015 at 10:10 AM Hey BW, a warm and hearty congratulations on your win!! A wonderful piece full of deep and heartfelt questions and searching for answers that only our Heavenly Father can answer for us. Isn't is wonderful though that He knows what's best for us all. Beautifully written and expressed. Be Blessed, Neva

Dr. Upma A. Sharma October 16, 2015 at 1:40 AM Congrats on your superb write n win broken! Well keep ur faith alive!

Viv Wigley October 16, 2015 at 12:48 AM A lovely, poignant write, BW, and hopefully cathartic. Congrats, Viv x

Michael Tor October 15, 2015 at 10:55 PM Broken Wings beautiful win!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Janice Canerdy October 15, 2015 at 8:37 PM A 7 doesn't adequately express my reaction to this profoundly meaningful, bittersweet poem. I give it a 10. I love it! Congratulations Janice

Balveen Cheema October 15, 2015 at 8:22 PM Wings, much have you suffered to pen this write! Every words rips with pain. Congrats and love, Balveen

Alexis Y. October 15, 2015 at 6:36 PM BW, this is such a moving heartfelt write. You have skilfully penned some questions that we all could relate to. Good job. Congratulations on your winning write it was well deserved:-) Alexis 7

Thomas Martin October 15, 2015 at 6:02 PM Am in awe of this poem, constance! Frankly wants me to give you a bear hug, so sad.Hope you are not so lonely now!!

Sandra Haight October 15, 2015 at 5:23 PM Back to congratulate you, Broken, for your outstanding win in the contest! Hugs, Sandra

Andrea Dietrich October 15, 2015 at 5:08 PM Awesome, Broken Wings. This is why you are here. To write your incredible poems. Congrats in the contest.

Jan Allison October 15, 2015 at 4:05 PM Such an emotional poem many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx

Richard Lamoureux October 15, 2015 at 7:51 AM He made you perfectly Constance. Even through loss you have remained a beautiful soul.

Cecilia Macfarlane October 14, 2015 at 1:17 PM Your questions express great sadness that only he can answer. A deep heartfelt write from the heart, I'm sorry you have endured such turmoil in your life. Hugs

Bill Lindsay October 14, 2015 at 11:42 AM Heartfelt ...

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