In a Meadow Hush

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Silently, my painful legs walk in a still meadow, where trees and wildflowers bring me a metaphor; I have walked this winding path many times before, today, the wind blows and the sun is a sweet glow. I bend to pick juicy raspberries from a bush, and there is a tranquility in the rustling leaves; and hidden birds sing for my soul that grieves, in the quiet of a meadow hush. The red juice of raspberries stain my lips, then, I hear voices calling me from far off; I am not afraid as this happens oft, and my memories come floating like movie scripts. There is a quietness in dead feet, as I am swallowed in the fluttering wings of a mist; for by the angel of death I have been kissed_ then, at the portal to heaven my beloved dead greet. ___________________ September 13, 2022 Poetry/Enclosed Rhyme/In a Meadow Hush Copyright Protected, ID 09-1487-002-13 All Rights Reserved, 2022, Constance La France Written for the Premiere contest, 2022 Poetry Marathon Mile 14 sponsor, Mark Toney, Judged 09/27/2022 Seventh Place

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Lin Lane

Date: 10/3/2022 4:03:00 AM

Constance, you make the reader ache with your pain. You've always had a way of expressing yourself with such tender heartfelt emotions. Congratulations on having written a winning entry.

Constance La France
Date: 10/4/2022 12:21:00 AM

Lin, thank you so much for the comment, compassion, compliment and congratulations, Constance

Susan Ashley

Date: 10/2/2022 12:44:00 PM

Dear Constance, the potent soulful beauty of your poem touches my heart deeply. Your poignant pen shines! Congratulations for your excellent win in Mark's contest. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Constance La France
Date: 10/4/2022 12:22:00 AM

Susan thank you so much for the comment, compliment and congratulations, Constance

Mark Massey

Date: 9/29/2022 9:21:00 AM

This is like a soulful prayer, there's a sense of peacefulness that comes over you as you read. Well done and congrats Constance.

Constance La France
Date: 9/30/2022 5:20:00 PM

Mark, thank you so much for the compliment, comment and congrats, Constance

Mark Toney

Date: 9/27/2022 3:57:00 PM

Constance, "In a Meadow Hush" is such a mesmerizing phrase, as is your entire poem. I love the line "Where trees and wildflowers bring me a Metaphor", and the fact that your poem ends with a joyful reunion. Congratulations on your win on Mile 14 of my 2022 Poetry Marathon Contest. We're over halfway to the finish line! Keep your running shoes on, because Mile 15 has already started.

Constance La France
Date: 9/28/2022 3:03:00 PM

Mark, thank you so much for the inspiration and contest, and for my placement and for the comment, compliment and congratulations, appreciate, Constance