Constance La France Poet Verse

In the Fragility of Dreams

 
I am turning back the pages of time in my dream
and I find myself again at our family home playing
with my brother in the sandbox-   I moan in my sleep
this is a fragile place and painful place and I want to leave
oh, why did you go to fight in that war so far away (WHY)
don't worry sis, you said, I am a peacekeeper we don't fight
but, you still came home in a flag draped box brother
and now you are but a name engraved on a white cross_
the memories I have of you are fragile and tattered with time

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May 17, 2020


Poetry/Verse/In the Fragility of Dreams
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Written for the contest, In The Fragility of Dreams
sponsor, Silent One

Third Place

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Anne-Lise Andresen May 27, 2020 at 2:24 PM - Dreams can be so much and it's not always easy to understand them - Dreams are the best therapy for us humans ... and dreams can be fulfilled - Congratulations on your winning poem, Constance :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Aditi Mishra May 27, 2020 at 1:52 PM Back to congratulate you on your win Constance. Always keep the spirit of your hopes alive. God bless you :)

Silent One May 27, 2020 at 7:02 AM We never forget some memories... Congratulations on your placement in the contest..

Krish Radhakrishna May 19, 2020 at 9:51 AM Very touching and deep! Great poem! Those doors in our dreams open to welcome those who are no longer with us!

Judy Ball May 19, 2020 at 2:15 AM What a poignant piece this is. There is always a little hole left in your heart when you lose a loved one. A place that remains a little sensitive through the years. A fine write God Bless and stay well, JB

Eileen Manassian May 19, 2020 at 12:36 AM Oh..what a heartwrentching write. I like where,you've gone with this poem, Dear. Good luck in the conest.

Aditi Mishra May 18, 2020 at 12:08 AM A blend of honest emotions and memories with the beauty of the flow of your words. All the best :) Constance La France May 18, 2020 at 9:36 AM Aditi, thanks for your compassion and compliment on my poem, appreciate _Constance

Regina Mcintosh May 17, 2020 at 8:03 PM Beautiful inspiration. I enjoyed it immensely. Love to you and best wishes for the contest too. Gina Constance La France May 18, 2020 at 9:37 AM Gina, thank you for the compliment and love, appreciate _Constance