Constance La France Poet Rhyme

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Fig Leaf

"Life is way too short to keep 
friends that break your heart. "

                        Quote _by Constance 

                      A fig leaf coverup,
              a friendship that was just a figment;
a charade with an ultimate breakup,
for it was a friendship with no pigment.
                     Evil hidden by a thick cloak,
your camouflage of friendship-   I now revoke; 
your false mask of kindness has been broke.
      Oh, I was blind,
            as your charade into my life twined;
                      you played with my accepting mind.
Now, your ugly true colors are revealed- and I cleanup,
            I pulled back this fig leaf figment;
      and all tendrils of fake friendship-  I choke,
in my life you are now just a distasteful segment.

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March 29, 2022

Poetry/Rhyme/Fig Leaf
Copyright Protected, ID 03-1444-225-29
All Rights Reserved, 2022, Constance La France

Theme - chosen - Fig Leaf

Written for the Standard contest, This or That, Vol 11
sponsor, Edward Ibeh, Judged 04/22/2022

Third Place

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Sam Kauffman April 25, 2022 at 10:20 AM "Friendship with no pigment" - a wonderfully created line Constance! This poem carries such sadness, yet such strength to see the truth of this relationship and your resolve to nurture only healthy relationships! Well done my friend! Congratulations and Easter season blessings! Constance La France April 25, 2022 at 1:36 PM Sam, thank you so much for the comment, compliment and congratulations ~Constance

Terry Miller April 24, 2022 at 1:43 AM I love this poem, congratulations! Constance La France April 24, 2022 at 7:52 AM Terry, thank you so much for the compliment and congratulations ~Constance

Christuraj Alex April 22, 2022 at 8:40 PM "camouflage of friendship" - Beautiful expression. In-depth in human mind. Congratulations! Constance La France April 23, 2022 at 8:51 AM Christuraj, thank you so much for the compliment and congratulations, yes sometimes it takes a while to find out someones true colors ~Constance

Edward Ibeh April 22, 2022 at 1:01 PM A little poem that really packs a wallop, Constance:-) Amazing stuff! Heartiest congratulations on your win in my contest! Constance La France April 22, 2022 at 4:43 PM Edward, thank you so much for the inspiration and contest and my placement, and the compliment and congratulations, appreciate ~Constance

Sotto Poet April 22, 2022 at 9:31 AM Congratulations on your contest win, Constance. You wonderfully composed a stunning poem. And you deserve it undoubtedly. Constance La France April 22, 2022 at 4:43 PM Sotto, thank you so much for the compliment and congratulations and comment, blessing ~Constance

Janice Canerdy March 31, 2022 at 7:57 AM Constance, this is such an expressive, moving poem. It sends a powerful message about so-called friends. Excellent use of "fig leaf" as a symbol. Janice Constance La France March 31, 2022 at 12:28 PM Janice, thank you so much for the compliment and comment, appreciate ~Constance

Paulette Calasibetta March 30, 2022 at 5:36 AM You beautifully express the betrayal of someone you once called "friend". I think many of us can relate to your passionate poem. Good Luck in the contest. :)Paulette Constance La France March 31, 2022 at 12:28 PM Paulette, thank you so much for the compliment and comment, appreciate ~Constance

Eve Roper March 29, 2022 at 4:40 PM well done for the contest, Constance.. good luck in the contest. May blessings flow with inspiration Constance La France March 31, 2022 at 12:29 PM Eve, thank you so much for the compliment and encouragement ~Constance