Girl Immortal

 
"I have immortal longings in me. "

                        Quote _William Shakespeare

I have often wished to be immortal,
and to exist in a life enduring;
to find that perpetual realm and portal,
and to be constantly world touring.
Oh yes I would be a girl deathless,
my life going on and on ever long-lasting;
penning words and rhyming endless,
things I would see leaving me breathless.
my seconds, minutes, hours everlasting,
but would I exist in a world friendless !

My beauty would be never-ending,
from century to century living a life timeless;
but my past sorrow would also be unending,
often penning words dark and rhyme-less.
Filling pages, and pages, and pages in a journal,
I could never stay too long in any place;
from country to country to country gliding,
I imagine a life lived nocturnal.
At times feeling the need to hide my face,
who wants an existence that involves hiding !

So considering all I will remain me,
accepting that years will make me frail;
I now think that living life full is the key,
accepting that my beauty will in time pale.
But, I have the power to make words eternal,
for I am blessed with the God given gift of words;
and the gift of painting and photography sublime,
so wishes for immortality I will keep internal.
My words and poems will fly like birds,
and will forever and ever future souls entwine !

"What would be the use of immortality to a
person who cannot use well half an hour."

                         Quote _ Ralph Waldo Emerson


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April 22, 2022


Poetry/Ode/Girl Immortal
Copyright Protected, ID 04-1450-319-22
All Rights Reserved, 2022, Constance La France

Written for the Standard contest, If I were Immortal
sponsor, Anoucheka Gangabissoon, Judged 05/02/2022

Second Place

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Lisa Ricci

April 23, 2022 at 4:54 AM

Hello Constance - Good Morning. Please allow me to let your most extraordinary entry stand. There is nothing I could add. It is well thought out and executed. And yes, it is an entry to be read out loud with emphasis and feeling. Thank you for sharing such poetic talent. It was an honor turning to your page this morning. Have a wonderful weekend. Best wishes for the contest but this entry can stand on its own. Take care

Constance La France

April 23, 2022 at 8:35 AM

Lisa, thank you so much for the wonderful comment and compliment on my poem, it means a lot to me and thanks for the encouragement in the contest, blessings ~Constance

Valsa George

April 22, 2022 at 9:43 PM

This is such a beautiful write with arresting quotes ! "so wishes for immortality I will keep internal. My words and poems will fly like birds, and will forever and ever future souls entwine" ! A very meaningful and logical conclusion to the poem. Yes, your poems will stay immortal !

Constance La France

April 23, 2022 at 8:35 AM

Valsa, thank you so much for the compliment and comment, appreciate a lot, blessings ~Constance

John Loving Iii

April 22, 2022 at 4:40 PM

have you seen the movie 'Girl, interupted" it was good.

Constance La France

April 22, 2022 at 4:47 PM

John, nice to see you commenting on my poem, hope all is well with you, no I have not seen that move but will look for it ~Constance

L Milton Hankins

April 22, 2022 at 11:35 AM

Wow, Constance, this is such a wonderful exposition of your thoughts about immortality. Well-deserving of a top spot in Anoucheka's contest. Best wishes!

Constance La France

April 22, 2022 at 4:48 PM

Milt, thank you so much for the compliment and the encouragement ~Constance