Constance La France Poet Free verse

'hollow, Hollow Inside'

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Lay your head little one on my arm,
     let my heart comfort you;
         I will hold you until the very end,
     now fly away to Heaven;
              little cat of twenty years, fly.

Just let go for its time for your sleep,
     no need to fight anymore;
         here is a lullaby for your journey,
     I will sing till the end and more;
              oh, such a soft sigh, now fly.

How long did I cradle you to my heart,
     was it hours-  till you were stone;
         I took you to your favorite spot,
     and sang till the birds twittered dawn;
               little cat of twenty years, gone.

I am empty, hollow, hollow inside,
     oh, you took a piece of my heart;
          and now I have this awful emptiness,
     that only unconditional love can fill;
                and I am still singing, singing.

Hollow, hollow inside will be my forever,
     oh, wait for me at Heaven's gate;
           or is that just a fairy tale I tell myself,
     my tears could fill the ocean blue;
               and you will ever haunt, haunt me.

I am hollow, hollow inside . . . 

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June 12, 2018


Poetry/Free Verse/Hollow, Hollow Inside
Copyright Protected, ID 18-1030-437-01
All Rights Reserved.  Written under Pseudonym.


Written for the contest, Hollow
Sponsor, Anthony Slausen

Eighth Place

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Susan Gentry June 20, 2018 at 11:42 PM Oh my. Congratulations on your win with this beautiful heartbreaking poem. I'm so sorry for your loss.

Carrie Richards June 16, 2018 at 7:47 PM This is such a heart-wrenching poem, Constance. I can see clearly why it was on the winner's list! As always, you share your heart :)

Mick Talbot June 16, 2018 at 7:33 PM So sad, an experience I have lived through many times, broke my heart reading of yours. A first place for me. Mick

Line Gauthier June 16, 2018 at 5:19 PM Lovely, BW. I love the repetition at the end of |"haunt, haunt" followed by "hollow, hollow" but most of all, I love the whole scenario of your poem. Most delightful and charming. Congrats, BW.

Edward Ibeh June 16, 2018 at 10:41 AM Big congratulations on your well-deserved win, BW!

Eve Roper June 16, 2018 at 10:34 AM Back with congratulations on your awesome win. Hugs Eve ~' *

Fauxcroft Wade June 16, 2018 at 8:52 AM Wonderful work, well done and congrats

Heidi Sands June 16, 2018 at 7:49 AM Congratulations for your win BW :)

Carolyn Devonshire June 13, 2018 at 3:20 PM You describe beautifully the affection you had for little Smudge, who lived a long life in your excellent care. This must be a hard time for you, dear, and you are in my prayers. That "hollow" feeling never quite goes away, but you will be able to smile again one day as you remember the love Smudge offered you. God bless you. Love, Carolyn

Eve Roper June 12, 2018 at 9:30 PM This is exquisite Broken Wings..Sorry for your loss .. Hugs Eve

Andrea Dietrich June 12, 2018 at 4:36 PM The music accompanying your poem is just beautiful.

Andrea Dietrich June 12, 2018 at 4:34 PM wow, Constance, so heart felt and beautiful!!! I'm really sorry about Smudges. Will you get a new buddy for Snuggles?I have Razzmatazz (my black cat) on blood sugar drops that seem to be helping. She seems fairly healthy except for the back feet almost flat to the ground. Your cat lived a good long life and was fortunate to have you. I have no clue how old my cat is. NObody ever knew. This poem deserves a really good win, dear!!

Jan Allison June 12, 2018 at 4:16 PM aww Constance I have a few tears my friend, so so sorry for your loss, you were so blessed to have sweet Smudge for twenty years, that is an awesome age for a cat. Thinking of you:-) hugs jan xx

Paris-Maree Boreham June 12, 2018 at 2:16 PM Beautiful music, Thank You and all the best with your poem <3