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9/27/2024 for Form J - Jueju Poetry Contest sponsored by Constance La France

Grandfather Time

Father Time, a grandpa now
tells the same eternal yarns
here comes heartbreak and first love  
there, a local boy makes good

Grandpapa knows magic tricks
clapping hands, the world stops still
while she waits for Christmas day
he waits to buy his first car

snapping fingers, just like that 
sexy girl, athletic boy
turned to elders, old and gray
"pop" - a dream, and "poof" it's gone

much has changed in the moment
'tween when we entered the world
and soon, as we will depart 
Gramps Time - more magic tales
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La France Avatar
November 13, 2024 at 12:01 PM
David, congrats on your win in my contest, like the poem, well done, blessings Constance
Crandall Avatar
November 13, 2024 at 3:08 PM
Thank you Constance. I enjoy all of your contests!
Kendrick Avatar
October 20, 2024 at 7:18 AM
I have read your work and am delighted to see it on the winner's list. Congratulations. Way to go. Sara K
Crandall Avatar
October 20, 2024 at 10:34 AM
Thanks Sara!
mysore Avatar
October 11, 2024 at 10:47 PM
It is a beautiful bond- children playing with grand dad. Weave on dear poet. congratulations on your win.
Crandall Avatar
October 20, 2024 at 10:34 AM
Thanks Thriveni!
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