Constance La France Poet Rhyme

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Poetry/Rhyme/Feeding The Ducklings
Copyright Potected, ID 09-1667-465-30
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Written, October 01, 2024
For the International Contest, Fondest Memory
Sponsor, Julianne Williams, Judged 10/04/2024

Second Place

 

Feeding The Ducklings

"If you dream for a mind at peace and a heart tranquil seek that  
old rusty gate that opens wide into your childhood memories ...."

                                                     Quote by _ Constance 


There was a huge park at the end of our street,
      and I keep a precious memory within my heart;
of going there with food for the ducklings to eat,
            at the pond- a memory that will never depart. 

Father told me to never, ever feed them bread,
      so, I would bring them lots of leafy lettuce greens;
I loved to hold a baby and stroke their little head,
          and watching them eat made for sweet scenes.

I recall with joy of those wonderful childhood days,
      of the tranqulity and joy those little birds brought;
over and over in my memory the vision plays,
          the ducks, the park and pond, I have not forgot.

Even, when I am old and frail laying in my bed,
      I will recall that little girl of six  and ducklings on the pond;
perhaps, in my last gasp it will be the last thread,
           of life, and that childhood memory that I find so fond.

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Mrs. Yolanda Nicholsen October 4, 2024 at 10:09 PM Lovely memories many blessings Constance La France October 6, 2024 at 10:46 AM Yolanda, thank you for the comment, blessings, Constance

Kim Rodrigues October 2, 2024 at 9:26 AM Nice memory, Constance! Constance La France October 4, 2024 at 11:38 AM Kim, thank you for the compliment, Constance

Hilda Greenhough October 1, 2024 at 2:58 PM I can feel this love for ducks that a child experienced. It is a beautiful story. Do we ever really grow up? Keep the good memories and youth will never leave. Constance La France October 4, 2024 at 11:38 AM Hilda, thank you for the comment, and compliment, Constance

Ink Empress October 1, 2024 at 1:24 PM Awwn this made my heart melt dear warrior poetess, i love the rhythm of your lines and your rhymes too are so profound and catchy! What an exquisite poem so well woven and nostalgic! Ah i am reading so many beautiful poems for this prompt. And yours definitely stands out for me too and thats a cute picture to go with your poem! Pleasure reading this! Sending you light always Constance La France October 4, 2024 at 11:39 AM Ink, thank you for the awesome comment and compliment, Constance

Sam Kauffman October 1, 2024 at 11:27 AM What a precious memory, Constance - a thread of memory woven into your life. Best wishes for the contest. This is beautifully written drawing me into happy days of childhood! Blessings of autumn joy and Happy Thanksgiving to you! Constance La France October 1, 2024 at 11:36 AM Sam, thank you for the lovely comment, compliment and encouragement, blessings, Constance

Andrea Dietrich October 1, 2024 at 10:57 AM wow, you even had a picture to go with it. What a great fondest memory, Constance, and thanks for your recent comments on my poems Constance La France October 1, 2024 at 11:37 AM Andrea, thank you for the comment and compliment, Constance

John Read October 1, 2024 at 10:38 AM Such a sweet poem and picture. Good luck in the contest Constance. Constance La France October 1, 2024 at 11:37 AM John, thank you for the compliment and encouragement, Constance

Eve Roper October 1, 2024 at 12:03 AM beautiful Eve Roper October 1, 2024 at 8:15 PM messenger message for you on facebook. Constance La France October 1, 2024 at 12:07 AM Eve, thank you so much for the compliment, love Constance