Constance La France Poet Terza Rima

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Poetry/Terza Rima/Compartmentalization
Copyright Protected, ID 07-1563-867-23
All Rights Reserved, 2023, Constance La France

Written, July 23, 2023
For the International contest, This or That, Vol. 19
Sponsor, Edward Ibeh, Judged 08/04/2023

Second Place

Compartmentalization

 
"Compartmentalize your life around your dreams, hobbies, 
goals even your grief and hurt and you will grow as a person."

                                                             Quote _by Constance

I like things in my life in compartments,
good at dividing and separating;
like a store with different departments.

A time to pen poems captivating,
and divide all my emotions inside;
even put to the side things frustrating.

I put my grief in a box that I hide,
my past memories in a chest to keep;
oh yes, I like to ascribe and divide.

I go to the cemetery to weep,
for all those I loved now gone up above;
but try to not let them into dreams creep.

There is a time for seeking a truelove,
assign, label, seclude, group, draw apart;
and a time for finding my own self-love.

Each day has a specific time for art,
and a time to pray and to talk with God;
my beliefs are mine and part of my heart.

my friend Buddha helps me 'cause I am flawed,
I survive by having things in their place;
for in my past from deep pits I have clawed,

Each day I live in harmony and grace,
my way may not be yours but it is mine;
happiness is when each thing has a space.

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Edward Ibeh August 6, 2023 at 9:58 AM Wonderfully composed piece, Constance:-) Heartiest congratulations on your win in my contest! Constance La France August 7, 2023 at 9:47 AM Edward, thank you so much for the contest, and my placement, and the compliment and congratulations, blessings !

Christuraj Alex August 6, 2023 at 8:29 AM "my beliefs are mine and part of my heart" - Great writing. Congratulations! Constance La France August 7, 2023 at 9:48 AM Christuraj, thank you so much for the congratulations and compliment, I love that line too, blessings !

I Am Anaya August 5, 2023 at 4:48 PM Orignal idea so clever, and a chest filled with significance truly a wonderful Terza Rima. Congratulations on your win, Constance! xhugs ~ I Am Anaya Constance La France August 5, 2023 at 4:51 PM Anaya, thank you so much for the compliment ad congratulations, hugs and blessings !

Michelle Faulkner August 4, 2023 at 8:31 AM Yes, life is like a store with different departments, I also like 'Buddha helps me cause I'm flawed' - congratulations on your win~ Constance La France August 4, 2023 at 2:40 PM Michelle, thank you so much for the comment and congratulations, blessings !

Valsa George July 30, 2023 at 2:08 AM You have approached the topic in a different way quite unique ! You have set apart a space for each thing. It is so commendable. I love your concluding lines...."my way may not be yours but it is mine; happiness is when each thing has a space." Great thinking, dear Constance. All the Best. Constance La France July 30, 2023 at 4:07 PM Valsa, thank you so much for the comment, compliment and encouragement !

The Situation July 26, 2023 at 10:02 AM I used this title but this explains it better. My piece was compleatly off base. But I like the word and still think it fits. I like the way you expressed Your compatmentalization and I thought about it; I could have done this. Oh well... Constance La France July 27, 2023 at 2:16 PM TS, thank you so much for the compliment on my poem and the comment, is it too late to change your poem in the contest !