Constance La France Poet Imagism

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In Memory

iron gates -
swing open on rusty hinges
the day           cold         and windy
the cemetery vast       
           with rows and rows
of headstones 
and massive stone crypts
    the statues  
         weathered beautiful -
     O, there is a beauty to behold
as trees bend in prayer
    and all the roads cross
rough and cracked      uneven with ruts
      leaves brittle   orange, brown and red crunching
beneath my meandering feet-
       there are inscriptions      too many to fathom
   and creatures scurry     birds sing songs
a trickling pond     amongst the tombs
there are whispers     do you hear them ?
     a gnarled tree protects your rest
as a breeze tangles my long hair     
                   and takes my tears -
       O, such fathomless love has been lost 
your memories 
like daggers to my heart      plunging 
                over and over again -
O, repose, repose     and I 
   who forever weeps   
will never forget      never forget 
  now, I place a kiss 
upon a wilted red rose    and leave you
in peace . . .  

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July 01, 2022


Poetry/Imagism/in memory
Copyright Protected, ID 07-1470-909-01
All Rights Reserved, 2022, Constance La France


Written for the Premiere contest, A Brian Strand Premiere Choice
sponsor, Brian Strand, Judged 07/03/2022

First Place

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Paul Trimble July 17, 2022 at 6:38 AM This is a beautiful and evocative creation of deep felt emotion and image. I'm there with you, thanks for this elegant poem Paul Constance La France July 17, 2022 at 11:40 AM Paul, thank you so much for the compliment and wonderful comment, blessings ~ Constance

Barbara Barry-Nishanian July 8, 2022 at 11:29 PM Heart wrenching and sad, yet beautiful. Congratulation on a well deserved win, my friend. Constance La France July 10, 2022 at 4:44 AM Barbara, thank you so much for the compliment and congratulations, blessings ~Constance

Len Gasun July 5, 2022 at 7:20 AM An outstanding piece my dear friend Constance! Congratulations on your well-deserved Trophy win! Thanks for sharing your gem. God bless you. Hugs Constance La France July 5, 2022 at 7:38 AM Len, thank you so much for the compliment, the comment and compliment, blessings ~Constance

Christuraj Alex July 4, 2022 at 4:59 AM A poem full of feelings. Congratulations! Constance La France July 4, 2022 at 7:33 AM Christuraj, thank you so much for the compliment and congratulations, blessings ~Constance

JC Brul July 3, 2022 at 8:52 PM Back to fave this masterpiece! I would love re reading this in years and years to come! Constance La France July 4, 2022 at 7:34 AM JCB, thank you so much for the FAV and the compliment, blessings ~Constance

Silpika Kalita July 3, 2022 at 1:38 PM Aesthetic, picturesque invocation, vibes so spontaneous. Congratulations on the deserving win... Silpika Constance La France July 4, 2022 at 7:34 AM Silpika, thank you so much for the compliment and congratulations, blessings ~Constance

JC Brul July 3, 2022 at 11:51 AM What a solemn poem!! I love the line: "O, there is a beauty to behold as trees bend in prayer". I couldn't sigh in wonderment more! Congratulations on your well-deserved trophy WIN! Constance La France July 4, 2022 at 7:35 AM JCB, thank you so much for the comment, compliment and congratulations, blessings ~Constance

Gary Radice July 3, 2022 at 10:04 AM I can only echo what's already been said Constance. Great imagery. Very descriptive. Very poignant. It's one of those poems I think that would be enhanced even further by a 'La France recital'. :) Cheers - Gary Constance La France July 4, 2022 at 7:36 AM Gary, thank you so much for the compliment and comment, blessings ~Constance

Sara Kendrick July 3, 2022 at 6:21 AM Very descriptive and meandering. Congrats on your winner. Way to go. Sara Constance La France July 3, 2022 at 6:37 AM Sara, thank you so much for the compliment and congrats, blessings ~Constance

Kim Rodrigues July 3, 2022 at 5:57 AM Yes! Just beautiful! Congratulations! I love: a gnarled tree protects your rest as a breeze tangles my long hair and takes my tears Constance La France July 3, 2022 at 6:38 AM Kim, thank you so much for the compliment, comment and congratulations, I love those words created also, blessings ~Constance

Regina Mcintosh July 3, 2022 at 4:59 AM This is wonderful. I love it... such a deep and emotive piece with amazing insight and clarity. Simply put, beautiful. Congratulations on your first place. God bless you. Love, Gina Constance La France July 3, 2022 at 6:39 AM Gina, thank you so much for the compliment, comment and compliment, love and blessings ~Constance

Malabika Ray Choudhury July 1, 2022 at 7:27 AM a magnificent piece, Dear Constance - depicting sadness and peace with sublime expressions. This is a fave for me. Love and blessings, Dear Friend ~ Mala Constance La France July 1, 2022 at 12:32 PM Mala, thank you so much for the compliment, comment and FAV, appreciate, blessings ~Constance