Constance La France Poet Alexandrine

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I Was Taught

 

My mother and father,
taught me about power,

words and inspiration, 
courage, strength and passion,

wish it could be bottled,
because all are entitled,

dad gave me the forest,
mom- her garden terraced.

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March 8, 2020

Poetry/Alexandrine Modified/I Was Taught
Copyright Protected, ID 20-1237-021-03
All Rights Reserved, 2020, Constance La France

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John Watt March 18, 2020 at 12:13 AM Excellent use of this short form, Constance. Your admiration of your parents shines through! "Words and inspiration" give an indication where your love of poetry was first ignited. A lovely tribute ~ John Constance La France March 18, 2020 at 8:13 AM John, thanks for the compliment on my poem, yes, I was very lucky to have parents who encouraged me and listened to my words, I was blessed _Constance

Charlie Smith March 17, 2020 at 4:42 PM Oh, I loved this Dear One, especially that last verse... Constance La France March 18, 2020 at 8:16 AM Charlie, thank you for the love, my father had a great love for nature and taught me all he knew about the forest and the animals within, my mother knew about flowers, all the latin names etc, and taught me everything she knew, so yes that last verse really does sum it up _Constance

Caren Krutsinger March 17, 2020 at 3:15 PM Ah, so tender and heartfelt and innocent! Constance La France March 18, 2020 at 8:17 AM Caren, thanks for visiting, yes, those days of childhood were so innocent _Constance