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Poetry/Free Verse/Down A Forest Path
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All Rights Reserved, 2024, Constance La France

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Down A Forest Path

"We are on a journey and all the answers we seek,
                           are whispered without words."

                                                         Quote by- Constance



have your feet ever taken you 
                         down a forest path
a place of quietness      where a thousands birds sing
like a symphony meant just for you ...
the foliage lush green
     dripping    trembling
and you hear water flowing peacefully 
           you are totally alone
     separated from the turmoil of life
at peace, serene and tranquil     and in the moment
                            I have ...

the drums of time have ceased
                 and my fragile soul is a sea of tears
    scars are bleeding, bleeding, bleeding ....
wind whispers my name
                              and caresses me like a lover   
      I must let go of my history !
the many twisted passages and contrived corridors
                    the waves of regret like daggers
         but, putting my thoughts aside        for now 
                              I wander ...

a sparkling stream      musical     rocks decayed with years
                  sitting on one      I meditate 
breathing in and out      I let go of this reality ...
      becoming a bird flying, gliding, drifting 
my soul free       I float on the wind    swirling away
     God tells me to let go of my past history
that he loves me as I am-
                Buddha tells me to live in the moment
as life is short       I wake suddenly-
            was I sleeping ?       the sun is now fading
the air around me is saturated with my prayers
         and dreams         the trees infinite sentinels 
     a cool breeze kisses my lips       as
                                  I leave ...

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Date: 7/31/2024 9:49:00 AM
Feling serenity on walk through forest. Nice experience.Quote is excellent. Format is enchanting. Love.
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Constance La France
Date: 7/31/2024 2:38:00 PM
Anisha, thank you so much for the comment and compliment, Constance
Date: 7/30/2024 11:40:00 PM
Wow .. such a lovely poem, dear Constance. I could feel the serenity you experienced. Nature is such a solace in our distress. A walk through the forest track away from the distractions of life is so rejuvenating. Into my FAVE.
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Constance La France
Date: 7/31/2024 2:38:00 PM
Valsa, thank you for the compliment, nice comment and FAV, appreciate, Constance
Date: 7/30/2024 9:33:00 AM
What an enchanting lyrical free verse, Dear Constance! Enjoyed the form you have created - love the way you have a format to follow in free verse! The alluring title creates a sense of tranquility even before we read the poem. Love and blessings ~
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Date: 7/31/2024 3:26:00 PM
Back again, Constance, sending this stunning poem to my Faves. Love ~ Mala
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Malabika Ray Choudhury
Date: 7/31/2024 3:25:00 PM
Back again, Constance, sending this stunning poem to my Faves. Love ~ Mala
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Constance La France
Date: 7/31/2024 2:39:00 PM
Mala, thank you for the compliment and lovely comment, love, Constance
Date: 7/30/2024 1:02:00 AM
A beautiful free verse poem Constance, free verse is something I can’t do, wish I could… Beryl
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Constance La France
Date: 7/31/2024 2:40:00 PM
Beryl, thank you so much for the compliment, Constance
Date: 7/29/2024 10:09:00 AM
Okay, I see you, I hear you... Lovely and serene but, as with life, some turmoil to get through, learn from. Imagery on point! Breath taking! Xoxo
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Constance La France
Date: 7/31/2024 2:40:00 PM
Crystol, thank you for the comment, and compliment, Constance
Date: 7/27/2024 3:44:00 PM
Wow. Such an amazing example for us
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Constance La France
Date: 7/28/2024 4:48:00 AM
Andrea, thank you so much for the compliment, Constance
Date: 7/25/2024 7:09:00 AM
Gone through. I have special Reverence to Lord Buddha. I’m not a religious person but righteous and believe in only religion HUMANITY. Love.
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Constance La France
Date: 7/28/2024 4:49:00 AM
Anisha, thank you for the comment, love, Constance
Date: 7/24/2024 10:27:00 PM
Lovely write, though I don't believe in buddha. Much love and God bless you, Always amazed at your creativity and imagery. Love, Gina
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Constance La France
Date: 7/28/2024 4:50:00 AM
Gina, thank you for the compliment, and comment, love, Constance
Date: 7/24/2024 8:26:00 AM
Dear Constance, I loved the transformative journey through nature to find peace and spiritual renewal. Yes, through our God, we are encouraged to let go of past regrets and live in the present moment. So well written and motivational! - Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel
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Constance La France
Date: 7/24/2024 9:20:00 AM
Daniel, thank you so much for the usual great comment and compliment, love it, and for your friendship, Constance
Date: 7/23/2024 2:54:00 PM
Constance …..your poem is excellent so engaging…l love how the 1st and 3rd verses are so calm and uplifting…. and the 2nd verse is full of your inner turmoil and darkness! I felt both the calm and the turmoil as l read! Cleverly written…Debx
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Constance La France
Date: 7/24/2024 7:44:00 AM
Deb, thank you so much for the lovely comment and compliment, Constance
Date: 7/23/2024 10:55:00 AM
I love your write/quote/pretty picture. Have a wonderful day writing away................
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Constance La France
Date: 7/24/2024 7:44:00 AM
Paula, thank you for the compliment, blessings, Constance
Date: 7/23/2024 10:29:00 AM
Hello Constance, I really enjoyed this poem. I felt i was watching your dream. It will be my fav. Love, & Friendship, Darlene/
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Date: 7/24/2024 10:31:00 AM
Hello Constance, I hope all is well with you. You are welcome. Friendship & Love, / Darlene/
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Constance La France
Date: 7/24/2024 7:45:00 AM
Darlene, thank you for the compliment, comment and FAV, love, Constance
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