Constance La France Poet Tetractys

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I Waited Too Long

I
made
a mistake
with my mother
when the doctor told me she was dying
I should have brought her home to die with me
I live with that
weep at night
because
it
haunts
my soul
I could have
it was her wish
to be honest I was just so afraid . . . 
then when I wanted to it was too late
if it happens
don't wait till
its too
late 

her    old cat   w a i t e d
on her bed for days and weeks
                    t h e n        he came to me
                                           

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June 27, 2016


Poetry/Tetractys/Senyru/I Waited Too Long
Copyright Protected, ID 16-84-627-0
All Rights Reserved.  Written under Pseudonym


For the contest, Your Biggest Mistake
sponsor, Laura Loo

Sixth Place

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Beautiful Scars July 8, 2016 at 8:56 AM Broken Wings, another new form I've never tried! This is so sad and yet you express your words with such ease and grace. I hope you are healing as each day passes lady...congrats on your placement and thank you for being a part of my contest :)-luloo

Eve Roper July 7, 2016 at 10:51 PM Love this beautiful write, Broken, good luck in the contest. Hugs Eve

Bonnie Jennings June 28, 2016 at 9:01 PM Awe.. I'm so glad her kitty found her love in you...

Karam Misra June 28, 2016 at 11:32 AM Regret and remorse - two strong emotions in a poem so beautifully composed! And your senryu provided the icing on the cake. All the best for the contest, Broken Wings.~karam~