Emile Pinet Poet Rhyme

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Fragmented Spaces
Invented by Constance La France.

Verse 1
Line 1    indent 24 spaces    6 words   rhyme option  A
Line 2    indent 12 spaces    8 words   rhyme option  B
Line 3    no indent             10 words   rhyme option  A
Line 4    no indent             10 words   rhyme option  B  

Verse 2 
Line 5      indent 24 spaces        6 words   rhyme option  C
Line 6      no indentation          10 words   rhyme option  C
Line 7      no indentation          10 words   rhyme option  C

Verse 3  
Line 8     indent 6 spaces      10 words     rhyme option D
Line 9     indent 12 spaces       8 words    rhyme option D
Line 10   indent 24 spaces       6 words    rhyme option D

Verse 4
Line 11   no indentation          10 words   rhyme option  A
Line 12   indent 12 spaces      10 words    rhyme option B
Line 13   indent 6 spaces          6 words    rhyme option C
Line 14   indent 24 spaces        8 words    rhyme option D

Gesture of Love

I grew to fear my dad
            he’d often beat me for the slightest thing.
A damaged, drunken man, he was close to going mad,
a tyrant and bully, in his house, he was king.

                        I remember the day we met
I was three when he returned home, a war vet,
smelling of stale beer and the stench of a cigarette.

      Back then, the symptoms of posttraumatic stress disorder were unknown
            soldiers simply dealt with it on their own,
                        and men’s hearts hardened like stone.

All those years lost to an illness make me sad,
           yet I decided long ago to forgive him for everything,
      rationalizing what took forever to forget,
                        though no gesture of love was ever shown.


Fragmented Spaces


7/21/2021


Writing Prompt - Fragmented Spaces Poetry Contest
Sponsored by: Constance La France
(118 Words)

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Constance La France August 17, 2021 at 8:08 AM Emile, congratulations on your win in my Writing Prompt, Fragmented Spaces, using my created form. You made my form look marvelous, well done. Your childhood must have been difficult, you are strong to be able to forgive ~Constance Emile Pinet August 17, 2021 at 11:18 AM Thanks, Constance, I appreciate the placing and as always, your comments are most welcomed and appreciated my friend, Emile.

Bhawana Pant August 13, 2021 at 11:37 PM Congratulations on your win. Great. Emile Pinet August 14, 2021 at 6:23 AM Thanks, Bhawana, your comments are appreciated my friend, Emile.

Eve Roper August 13, 2021 at 9:05 PM Powerful write, Emile, congratulations on your win in Constance's contest . Hugs Eve Emile Pinet August 14, 2021 at 6:23 AM Thanks, Eve, as always, your comments are appreciated my friend, Emile.

Sam Kauffman August 13, 2021 at 10:59 AM Emilie, congratulations on your elegant poem Emile. You have taken us through every element of a journey that ultimately ended in understanding and forgiveness with images that impact and raw emotions that touch. Like Edward, I am so sorry you experienced such pain. Blessings to you dear friend. Emile Pinet August 13, 2021 at 12:01 PM Thanks, Sam, we all have our crosses to bear, unfortunately, mine came early in life, as always, I appreciate your comments my friend, Emile.

Edward Ibeh August 13, 2021 at 10:23 AM Morose, powerful piece, Emile. I'm so sorry you went through such a terrible, harrowing experience. The fact you've forgiven your abusive father shows what a wonderful soul you really are. Congratulations on your win, my friend! Emile Pinet August 13, 2021 at 10:41 AM Thanks, Edward, as always, your comments are most welcomed and appreciated my friend, Emile.

Christuraj Alex August 13, 2021 at 8:05 AM A very beautiful write. Congratulations on your win! Emile Pinet August 13, 2021 at 10:41 AM Thanks, Christuraj, as always, your comments are appreciated my friend, Emile.

Shirley Hawkins July 22, 2021 at 8:20 PM How sad for all your family Emile. These men should have been treated better. It is like living with a stranger. The trauma these soldiers went through spoilt the rest of their lives. Your poem was very heartfelt. Beautifully penned. Thank you. Take care... Shirley Emile Pinet July 23, 2021 at 6:28 AM Thank you, Shirley, I appreciate your comments my friend, Emile.

L Milton Hankins July 21, 2021 at 10:37 AM Emile, so fine. I was four when my dad returned from the Pacific at the end of WWII. So, I have a similar story. Soup Mail. Emile Pinet July 21, 2021 at 12:46 PM Thanks, Milt, as always, your comments are most welcomed and appreciated my friend, Emile.