Shannon Deane Poet Free verse

Fragments From My Life

"Fragments and crumbs of life, all the little pieces"
                                                  John Ruskin, 1853

I knew in the beginning 
What I wanted in life
Where my writing might take me
Where I might end up

Only plans change direction 
Paths change course, unwanted
When passion burns bright
It can set your heart free

Life's greatest triumphs and tragedies
Remain alive in our memories
Forever etched among my pages
Statements impacting others

To more than just survive
Wipe clean the subconscious slate
Prepare to be inspired by life's events
And the importance of all the little pieces

"I believed that life began when you believed in yourself"

Won 4th place
Written by:  Shannon Deane
Contest:  All The Little Pieces
Written:  June 21st, 2011

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Sarah Seraphin November 9, 2011 at 3:40 PM * “What A Fabulous Picture * Revealing In Part The Substance & Depth of Your Precious Beauty * My Dear Sweet Beautiful Shannon * I Vision You Amid My Mind * Where You Live & Breathe & Come to Life * Blessed Are They Whom Touch Your Heart * More So They That, Hold A Key * Life Is An Amazing Yet, Especially, If One Can See Beyound The Day * Rainbows & Butterflies & Everything Is True * I Love This Picture In Poetry of Your Beauty * Bits & Pieces to Be Cherished * Composing A Concerto * Perfect Are The Lines * My Luv, Always * Sarah.” *

Carol Sunshine Brown June 27, 2011 at 11:33 AM Congratulations on your win in Constance's "All The Little Pieces" contest Shannon. Love, Carol

Cory Long June 27, 2011 at 6:38 AM this is wonderfully penned congrats on your win with this gem cory

Elaine George June 26, 2011 at 12:15 AM Great introspection, Shannon. Many congrats on your WIN. Lainie

Dinda Minardi June 25, 2011 at 8:28 AM Prepare to be inspired by life's events And the importance of all the little pieces "I believed that life began when you believed in yourself" I love above lines :) Congratulations

Andrea Dietrich June 24, 2011 at 8:26 PM A lovely poem of your deep thoughts reflected poetically. Congratulations on your win, Shannon.

Dr.Ram Mehta June 24, 2011 at 6:07 PM My congratulations on nthe win in the contest of constance, Shannon

Michael J. Falotico June 24, 2011 at 3:49 PM Super win Shannon!!! Congrats my dear..Michael

Linda-Marie Sweetheart June 24, 2011 at 3:22 PM Congrats Shannon on another awesome win in this contest with a most creative poetic entry luv.. elegant words ... enjoy sweet success with luv..

Sara Kendrick June 22, 2011 at 6:04 AM This one is correct sometimes what we plan on and what happens is two different things for sure..Great topic and presentation..Sara