Constance La France Poet Rhyme

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"Grief must not be stifled; it must have tears, an outlet, a sigh, words."

Quote by - Constance

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Grief Enslaved

I have not visited for a year,
oh, in truth your spirits are not here;
as E.E. Cummings wrote, "I carry you in my heart,"
here, there is a cold stone with your names now part.
You are buried, your bones decay, you are engraved;
and with deep grief-  I am forever, ever enslaved.

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July 15, 2022


Poetry/Rhyme/Grief Enslaved
Copyright Protected, ID 07-1473-702-15
All Rights Reserved, 2022, Constance La France


Written for the Standard contest, Bite Size Poems, No. 49
sponsor, Line Gauthier, Judged 07/24/2022

Third Place

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Line Gauthier November 10, 2022 at 2:43 PM Lovely poem, Constance ~ Constance La France November 10, 2022 at 3:14 PM Line, thank you so much for the contest ,my placement and the compliment, appreciate

Paulette Calasibetta July 27, 2022 at 8:14 AM Congratulations on your win in the contest. It is true, a headstone marks the spot, where your loved one was laid to rest, but their spirit and their memory lives within your heart. Blessings, Paulette Constance La France July 27, 2022 at 8:48 AM Paulette, thank you so much for the congratulations and comment, yes they all dwell in our hearts, not in a cemetery, blessings ~Constance

Connie Marcum Wong July 25, 2022 at 10:17 PM This brought tears to my eyes Constance. Especially because I had a dream last night that my husband was alive. I was hugging and kissing him and crying that I was so happy he didn’t die, so for a short time he was back with me. Congratulations on your wonderful third place win. Blessings xxoo Constance La France July 26, 2022 at 6:00 AM Connie, I know you understand about grief enslaved, it is something that is always with us, I too dream of loved ones gone above and the dreams seem so real. And thank you so much for the compliment and congratulations, blessings ~Constance

Andrea Dietrich July 25, 2022 at 1:14 PM so emotive, Constance. What a well deserved win. Congratulations Constance La France July 25, 2022 at 1:50 PM Andrea, thank you so much for the compliment and congratulations, blessings ~Constance

Paula Goldsmith July 25, 2022 at 9:00 AM WOW!!! What a powerful write. I Love This and your Quote/picture. I know grief can enslave one. I have been there. I have often wondered if that is what the person would want for a life of a loved one. Guess one day my many questions will be answered. Have a very blessed day/week with hugs........................ Paula Goldsmith July 25, 2022 at 1:58 PM Always hugs/peace/blessings...................... Constance La France July 25, 2022 at 1:51 PM Paula, hank you so much for the compliment and comment, hugs and blessings ~Constance

Unseeking Seeker July 25, 2022 at 1:56 AM Back again to congratulate you on your win in the contest! Constance La France July 25, 2022 at 1:51 PM Seeker, thank you so much for the congratulations, appreciate , blessings ~Constance

Unseeking Seeker July 15, 2022 at 7:27 AM Wow! (Let go of the grief though). Superb write, Constance Constance La France July 15, 2022 at 7:38 AM Seeker, thank you so much for the compliment on my poem, I cannot let go of the grief as it is part of me, it is the essence of my poetic pen, where I go it goes, I carry it in my heart always, blessings ~Constance