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Poetry/Acrostic/Quincrosticain/Grief
Copyright Protected, ID 09-1580-242-21
All Rights Reserved, 2023, Constance La France

Written September 21, 2023
For the International Contest, Try A Quincrosticain
Sponsor, Andrea Dietrich, Judged 10/08/2023

Second Place

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Grief



Grief fills my days with forever loss,
Red roses withered on cold stones:
In my head, I see the creeping green moss,
Embracing the names engraved.  And the moaning bones;
Fear encompasses me.  For I am frightened of the deathly groans.
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Fowler Avatar
October 9, 2023 at 7:11 AM
Chilling Constance - I love it! Congratulations! :)
La France Avatar
October 9, 2023 at 1:27 PM
Linda, thank you so much for the comment, compliment and congratulations, appreciate.
Alex Avatar
October 9, 2023 at 2:00 AM
A very beautiful Quincrosticain. Congratulations!
La France Avatar
October 9, 2023 at 1:27 PM
Christuraj, thank you so much for the compliment and congratulations, appreciate.
Canerdy Avatar
October 8, 2023 at 7:02 PM
Constance, CONGRATS on your win with this deeply moving poem. Janice
La France Avatar
October 8, 2023 at 10:03 PM
Janice, thank you so much for the congrats and comment, appreciate.
Daniel Avatar
October 8, 2023 at 6:35 PM
So touching, Constance, well penned, congratulations:) wonderful picture too..
La France Avatar
October 8, 2023 at 10:04 PM
Joanna, thank you so much for the comment, compliment on my poem and image, appreciate.
Dietrich Avatar
October 8, 2023 at 11:10 AM
Your writing here is poignant and sublime, Constance. Thanks for following all the rules of my contest so well. Great picture going with it too. You were among my top four winners. Congrats
La France Avatar
October 8, 2023 at 10:05 PM
Andrea, thank you so much for the contest, the comment, compliment and congrats, appreciate.
Jones Avatar
September 21, 2023 at 2:23 PM
Hauntingly beautiful. Great form! Good luck!
La France Avatar
September 21, 2023 at 2:45 PM
Karen, thank you so much for the compliment, appreciate.
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