Constance La France Poet Verse

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Poetry/Verse/in marked territory/Human Written
Copyright Protected, ID 10-1684-287-31
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Written in my created form called, "Story in Verse"

Written, October 31, 2024
For the International Contest, This or That, Vol. 28
Sponsor, Edward Ibeh, Judged, 11/24/2024

Second Place

in marked territory

             my father told me that life
          was a series of emotional chapters
        like a map of my journey
                         exposed in this puzzle
      with all the challenges of life
    and all the wounds that scar

    full of painful shadows that hide
      grief and deep regrets like daggers
        the suffering pushed away and hidden
                         exposed in this puzzle
          a voice inside whispers only negative
               of the thousand faces of me

               faces I have worn in life
          on this endless long twisted journey
        faces ever changing and fading away
                         exposed in this puzzle
      I can see each life destination
  and yes, places that shatter me
   
    territories and lands I have experienced
      places I have forgotten on purpose
        inner landscapes that hurt my soul
                         exposed in this puzzle
                some marked as remarkable and striking
            some have no joy to recall 

            its a magical world this map
          I close my eyes to travel
        to be there in the past
                          exposed in this puzzle
      and I finally face the battle
   to destroy those hurtful memories forever

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Edward Ibeh November 24, 2024 at 9:00 PM Such a powerful, moving poem, Constance. It's beautifully formatted as well. Heartiest congratulations on your win in my contest. Constance La France November 27, 2024 at 8:21 PM dward, thank you for the contest, my placement and the compliment and congratulations ~

Michael Tor November 1, 2024 at 12:59 AM A raw heartfelt piece you have shared with us Constance please remember you are not alone on this journey your heavenly father has been inside you feeling and knowing all you went through. sometimes we forget he is there with us. I hope you are coping I know the loss of Snuggles has stir your inner being. I can tell in your writings. Life are full of highs and lows. The lows tear us apart and they take time to get us through the pain felt in the heart and thoughts of what we care most of. Constance La France November 1, 2024 at 12:31 PM Michael, your commet brought tears to my eyes. I will admit that Snuggles death has rocked me, but I have a strength within burning though the flame is low at the moment. But, it will grow in time, thank you for your wonderful comments, blessings Constance Michael Tor November 1, 2024 at 12:59 AM I pray you have inner comfort Dear. Hugs and blessings your way...

Jan Allison October 31, 2024 at 4:32 PM gosh Constance father was right my friend, life has its twists and turns and I know your life journey has been far from easy but it has molded you into the amazing poet we see before us:-) hugs Jan xx Constance La France November 1, 2024 at 12:01 AM Jan, thank you so much for the lovely commet and compliment, appreciate, love Constance