Constance La France Poet Triolet

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"To bear defeat with dignity, to accept criticism with poise, to receive honors with humility-  these are the marks . . .  of graciousness."

William Arthur Ward, Writer, 1921-1994

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Graciousness Inclined

 
I was not born a girl pleasant and kind,
though, I was taught to be polite;
but over the years manners and grace twined.
I was not born a girl pleasant and kind,
but these days I am graciousness inclined;
oh yes-   I have now found insight.
I was not born a girl pleasant and kind,
though, I was taught to be polite.

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November 09, 2020


Poetry/Triolet/Gracious Inclined
Copyright Protected, ID 11-1303-553-09
All Rights Reserved, 2020, Constance La France


Written for the Standard contest, Graciousness
sponsor, Mohan Chutani, Judged 11/25/2020

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Jennifer Proxenos November 12, 2020 at 1:59 AM I love the saying about graciousness by William Arthur Ward and your poem for the contest is gracious, we all find ourselves sooner or later, mine was later, sad to say. Beautiful write - best of luck. Blessings, Jennifer. Constance La France November 12, 2020 at 5:30 AM Jennifer, thanks for the visit to my poem, I sort of evolved with the years, thanks for the compliment _Constance

Janice Canerdy November 11, 2020 at 8:17 PM Excellent triolet written on a thoughtful topic, how one may grow in graciousness. Janice Constance La France November 12, 2020 at 5:30 AM Janice, thanks for the compliment and yes, I grew from a weed into a flower _Constance

Sara Kendrick November 11, 2020 at 1:00 PM Ahh!! You just grew into your great personality. Enjoyed reading your work. Thanks for the visit to my page. Sara Constance La France November 11, 2020 at 3:19 PM Sara, thanks for visiting. I have been on a long journey to find me _Constance

Regina Mcintosh November 10, 2020 at 4:56 AM A lovely write and form to use for the contest. God bless you with a win dear friend. Constance La France November 10, 2020 at 6:01 AM Gina, thank you for the visit and the lovely _Constance