Constance La France Poet Rhyme

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Falling Tears Wash the Soul

 

"May all the tears I have sadly wept this past
decade ... water the seeds I plant for tomorrow."

                                  (Inspired by an unknown quote)

The past decade has been painful for me,
just too many deaths;
too many last breaths,
this heart is broken ... tears could fill the sea.
Family and friends,
sadly, their life ends;
and what of me- oh, what can I do to heal,
then, the Lord whispered don't be afraid to feel;
falling tears wash the soul.

So, I poured all my grief into writing,
words dripped from my pen;
and then ... I found Zen,
and my poetry became inviting.
But, many times sad,
that made me feel bad;
yet, I was on a journey to write my grief,
then, decided to live life like a dancing leaf;
falling tears wash the soul.

And through prayer and Zen I found harmony,
peacefulness is mine;
serene and divine,
but as a warrior fighting fearlessly. 
I wish for like-minds,
and friends of all kinds;
I have passions and my muse is ignited,
my future worthy and I am excited;
for now my path is wonderfully lighted
falling tears wash the soul.

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December 31, 2022


Poetry/Rhyme/Falling Tears Wash The Soul
Copyright Protected, ID 12-1513-415-31
All Rights Reserved, 2022, Constance La France

Written in the Qarinage rhyming form created by Gregory R. Barden 

Written for the Premiere contest, Then And Now
sponsor, Unseeking Seeker, Judged 01/03/2023 

Third Place

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Sam Kauffman January 11, 2023 at 10:11 AM Congratulations on your win Constance! You have truly captured your journey in this inspiring poem of the pilgrim! Sending you blessings of joy and peace for 2023. Constance La France January 11, 2023 at 10:34 PM Sam, thank you so much for the visit, comment, compliment, and congratulations, blessings Constance

Paula Goldsmith January 4, 2023 at 8:07 AM Congratulations on your win. Your "Falling Tears Wash The Soul" is an amazing write. I love it. Have a blessed day.................. Constance La France January 4, 2023 at 8:36 AM Paula, thank you so much for the visit, congratulations and compliment, Constance

Unseeking Seeker January 3, 2023 at 6:34 PM Your beautiful words cast a hypnotic spell, Constance! I’m not familiar with this poetry form, I confess. Your message of acceptance and hope, relying on inner silence and exuding courage amidst fierce winds of duality offers hope to us all. Warmest congratulations on your podium finish Constance La France January 4, 2023 at 7:07 AM Seeker, thank you so much for the inspiration and contest and my fine podium placement, appreciate. And for the comment, compliment and congratulations, Constance

Joanna Daniel January 1, 2023 at 4:42 AM Amazing poem, Constance, love how each have been inspired in their unique style for this contest:) love this form, never heard of it, can you explain it? Would love to try a poem... Constance La France January 1, 2023 at 9:37 AM Jo, thank you so much for the visit, compliment, comment. The form is created by Greg Barden a PS member, I will send you a soupmail with the format, Constance

Stephan McBride December 31, 2022 at 8:15 AM Great inspiration and encouragement to all , we will definitely miss all loved ones , while as you have called on the Lord there is a new love the human mind cannot fathom this peace and joy.. I can't imagine the tears God has shed over us that one day many might turn from their ways and receive life ,peace and joy. His tears fall on the just and unjust that they might absorb this life, I pray many learn from you and your tears give life to many seeds to sprout that God may cultivate, Stephan McBride December 31, 2022 at 11:56 AM Indeed love it even Jesus would have to go away to pray , it's great to just separate the mind from all this life's worries and knowledge of mankind ,to get in clear mind to seek God's word from the spirit within to allow Christ to reign within and guide, and reveal the truth and clarity of what's going on within us and the outside world from which He has pulled you out of : ) Constance La France December 31, 2022 at 9:04 AM Stephan, thank you so much for the visit, compliment and that amazing comment, I will will treasure it always, Constance