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contest Journal, Junk, Jagged

sponsor Constance La France

Journal

The faded pages of long-ago
reads like a journal
that's bound together by the threads of emotion

They speak of a tapestry from years gone by
written in the brain in braille... of a love
who took the time to welcome perishable moments
shared in the warm intimacy of passion
that flowed through our veins like a vaccine

When love was needed to wind the hands
   on the timeless clock
that hangs on the wall of yesterday

When our daily lives were abandoned
and we created a self-imposed paradise
to invite the wondrous realm
of an incoming tide that suffocated the loneliness
   that stirred within

Where the universe seemed endless and forgiving
until its passing became a burden we carried
as we wrote it down, somewhere in time
on the pages of our memory
   when we wandered alone
remembering the beauty we shared
from the warmth of our arms
   when we needed to be loved
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Hamilton Avatar
October 27, 2023 at 2:56 PM
So many wonderful phrases Frederic, you simply are a special writer with a way of weaving words together. Congrats on another win and it's another fave of mine.
La France Avatar
October 27, 2023 at 7:27 AM
Frederic, wow, this is so beautiful, excellent writing and congratulations on your win in my contest, well done, and I love the music, Constance
One Avatar
October 24, 2023 at 12:28 PM
This is a phenomenal poem, written so well.. Congratulations on your placement in the contest..
Roper Avatar
October 24, 2023 at 11:41 AM
Frederic, I love that 1st stanza. Each line is sculptured so well with so much meaning. Congratulations on your win in Constance's contest. Many blessings my friend.
Empress Avatar
October 24, 2023 at 8:17 AM
Your way with expressing and weaving thoughts is so very poetic and creative! This is another excellent take and i must highlight how much i loved the lines “ written in the brain in braille... of a love” “ on the pages of our memory when we wandered alone” these lines really fit and goes very well with “ journal” love this!! Goodluck for the contest
Andresen Avatar
October 20, 2023 at 6:17 AM
- So many pages written but neat handwriting ... with pen and liquid ink ... hidden in a chest ... forgotten for many years ... and found ... dusty and yellowed ... (that time is over ... sad) - A beautiful poem, Frederic :) - Best wishes in the contest - Have a lovely weekend :) - hugs
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