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Home Is My Beating Heart

 
I call my apartment (my home) my nest,
with this and that collections and beloved stuff displayed:
Oh, when within my nest I am not stressed,
where my art supplies, books and papers are arrayed;
and it is a place where my soul-   can rest.

There is a beautiful kitty that waits,
when I open the door I get meows, kisses and love:
I dread the day heaven opens the gates,
and kitty walks over rainbow bridge to above;
so, amazing the special love-   life creates.

Often, I don't want to leave my nest home,
so nice to listen to quiet music, to draw and write:
In my home library I love to roam,
with the sun shining in the windows it feels right;
so I stop-   selecting to read a vast tome.

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October 11, 2022


Poetry/Quintain(Sicilian)Non IP/Home is My Beating Heart
Copyright Protected, ID 10-1493-732-11
All Rights Reserved, 2022, Constance La France

Written for the Premiere contest, Three Stanza Poem in Quintain (Sicilian)
sponsor, L MILTON HANKINS, Judged 10/30/2022

Eighth Place

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Terry Miller Date: 10/31/2022 1:39:00 AM This a warm and fuzzy poem, congratulations on your placement. Login to Reply Constance La France Date: 11/2/2022 8:16:00 AM Terry, thank you so much for the compliment and congratulations, blessings

Linda Alice Fowler Date: 10/30/2022 12:14:00 PM What a lovely write about your nest - perfection. :) Congratulations on your win Constance! Login to Reply Constance La France Date: 11/2/2022 8:16:00 AM Linda, thank you so much for the compliment and congratulations, blessings

Jenna Logan Date: 10/30/2022 9:28:00 AM Constance, I feel as you do about my home. It's my sanctuary... my nesting place. Congratulations on your poem being among Milt's winners. Login to Reply Constance La France Date: 11/2/2022 8:17:00 AM Jenna, thank you so much for the nice comment, and the congratulations, blessings

L Milton Hankins Date: 10/30/2022 8:57:00 AM A lovely poem, Constance. Ah, all of us should be so blessed with a home characterized by love and peace. Congratulations on your placement in my Quintain (Sicilian) contest! Login to Reply Constance La France Date: 11/2/2022 8:18:00 AM Milt, thank you so much for the inspiration and contest and my placement, and for the compliment and congratulations, blessings

I Am Anaya Date: 10/22/2022 4:55:00 PM I came here for a peek at your entry Quintain, and found it warm and fuzzy and cozy, a stunning picture as well! ~Anaya Login to Reply Constance La France Date: 10/24/2022 11:24:00 AM Anaya, thank you so much for the visit, comment and compliment, blessings

Valsa George Date: 10/16/2022 9:18:00 PM I love the little nest you have built where you find joy and comfort with only two inmates... you and your kitty cat. The house artfully laid with a library must be cosy ! A soothing poem dear Constance. I too love cats, but unfortunately my husband is averse to them. So gradully I have learnt to adapt to his interests and focus more on my garden. Login to Reply Constance La France Date: 10/17/2022 8:40:00 AM Valsa, thank you so much for the lovely comment on my poem, a home is not a home without a cat for me anyways, gardens are a beautiful hobby too that I also love, blessings Constance

Unseeking Seeker Date: 10/13/2022 7:00:00 AM Back again! What a delightful poem ~ our son has two cats, Waffle and Jeepney so I can relate Login to Reply Constance La France Date: 10/13/2022 2:43:00 PM Seeker, thank you so much for the compliment, those are such cute names, blessings Constance

Jack Horne Date: 10/12/2022 6:21:00 AM a beautiful write here, my friend - i always picture you with Snuggles, reading in your nest by the maple trees Login to Reply Constance La France Date: 10/12/2022 12:55:00 PM Jack, thank you so much for the compliment, yes we love our trees, blessings Constance

Sally Eslinger Date: 10/11/2022 11:46:00 AM Constance! A Fave! In imagery,heart, soul and flow…we could be sisters. To me, this reads classic elegance, accomplished choice of words, lyrical , not alarming rhymes. Thank you for this. Made my day. Don’t leave your nest for too long a time…GiGi (my pup) and I might sink in; she likes cats. BIG HUGS Login to Reply Constance La France Date: 10/11/2022 4:29:00 PM Sally, thank you so much for the FAV and the wonderful comment and compliment, blessings Constance

Sara Kendrick Date: 10/11/2022 10:29:00 AM There is something about afternoon sun coming through the windows on a fall or winter afternoon that is so wonderful. I enjoyed reading your contest entry. Reads like a good contender to me. Way to go. Thanks for sharing and for dropping by my blog. Sara Login to Reply Constance La France Date: 10/11/2022 4:29:00 PM Sara, thank you so much for the comment and encouragement, blessings Constance

Unseeking Seeker Date: 10/11/2022 9:29:00 AM Superb beginning ~ am sure the other two stanzas will delight as well :) Login to Reply Constance La France Date: 10/11/2022 9:57:00 AM Seeker, thank you so much for the visit, and comment and compliment on my first stanza, hope you can come back to read the completed poem, blessings Constance

Kim Rodrigues Date: 10/11/2022 9:21:00 AM Love this, picture and all! I love my books that tend to be walls on either side of me…lol! Login to Reply Constance La France Date: 10/11/2022 9:56:00 AM Kim, thank you so much for the visit, comment and compliment on my photography. Because my book cases are full, I am starting to pile my books up against walls too, but in a organized way only I understand, blessings Constance