Constance La France Poet Free verse

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''Kindness Is the Key''

 
How is it so easy for you to be kind to people? he
asked... milk and honey dripped from my lips and I answered, "cause
people have not been kind to me."   Rupi Kaur

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My path in life has been  t a n g l e d  from my beginnings-
I met DEATH at an early age and it seems he has followed me,
and as a quiet and shy child I soon knew all about bullies   . . . 
But instead of breaking me-  it made me stronger!
I have a STRENGTH within that is unfathomable ~
At times, I have fallen into the pit of life and clawed my way out,
have been put down, abused, belittled, cast out, and forgotten.
But kindness has always  d r i p p e d  from my lips, cause kindness is the key.

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November 10, 2016


Poetry/Free Verse/Kindness is the Key
Copyright Protected, ID 11-848-785-10
All Rights Reserved, 2016, Constance La France


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Anitha Jayasankar January 16, 2021 at 10:34 PM This is such a lovely old poem of yours Constance. How true isn't it that kindness is the key to open our mind's door towards peace. Loved reading this... Will have to find time to read more of your poems... Hugs ~ Ani Constance La France January 17, 2021 at 11:46 AM Ani, thank you for seeking out another of my beloved old poems, kindness is indeed the key and thanks for the comment too _Constance

James Inman June 19, 2020 at 10:05 AM So easy to say but so difficult for some of us to follow through. A wonderfully written sentiment. Constance La France January 17, 2021 at 11:46 AM James, so true, not easy to do at times _Constance

Line Gauthier April 20, 2020 at 7:44 AM Lovely poem. Love the two extremes melding into one. Constance La France April 20, 2020 at 4:44 PM Line, thanks for the lovely and the visit, appreciate _Constance

Heidi Sands November 22, 2016 at 7:33 AM Congratulations ! Such a powerful poem from a place of strength with a great message.

Charlie Smith November 21, 2016 at 8:00 AM Congratulations Constance, well done...

Ironic Zink November 19, 2016 at 4:59 PM Love this poem—so you! I got my poem showcased in blog and I entered it timely... I am happy that it made your win one less poet away! Check out my poem in my list; didn't present quite right on Laura's blog. MIND OF PEOPLE. You should relate to it well; in my opinion. Ironic Zink November 19, 2016 at 5:03 PM I failed to mention that I didn't officially enter by glitch or user delete. Lol

Richard Lamoureux November 19, 2016 at 10:46 AM Congrats on your top placement. Well done!

Gabriella Karilwurara November 19, 2016 at 10:11 AM Congrat's! Very sweet!

Tamal Kundu November 19, 2016 at 9:23 AM Lovely poem! Congrats on the win!

Sandra Haight November 19, 2016 at 8:20 AM Constance, congratulations on your First Place Trophy win for this lovely poem that addresses the theme so beautifully! Hugs, Sandra

Teddy Kimathi November 19, 2016 at 4:02 AM Congrats BW, for your well, deserved first placement with this brilliant piece!! ;-)

Joanna Daniel November 18, 2016 at 11:56 PM This one is a beautiful write, Constance:) congratulations on your well deserved trophy win:)

Jean Murray November 18, 2016 at 1:16 PM Sometimes I think a woman's inner strength is more powerful than anything a man can produce. Your winning poem cinfirms this for me B.W. Congratulations.

Anu Nayak November 18, 2016 at 11:31 AM wow! your words are making me the feel the pain...and the dripping kindness...loved it! Congrats on your super win dear B.W! EXCELLENT!//love, Anu:)

Just James November 18, 2016 at 11:28 AM Wonderful life motto and great win!

Beautiful Scars November 18, 2016 at 9:47 AM Just beautiful lovely lady..kindness is always the key, right? Lovely poem and thank you for sharing...congratulations on your placement and thank you for being a part of my contest :) -luloo

Freddie Robinson Jr. November 11, 2016 at 11:29 AM A gentle reminder for all of us. Artfully written, BW. Full of truth and wisdom. Well done on all levels. Love and joy to you. RW

Carol B. November 10, 2016 at 4:32 PM I admire you for being able to be so strong. To endure hardship and pain and still remain so kind to people speaks volumes. Love the poem :)

Chris Green November 10, 2016 at 9:32 AM Kindness is definitely the key. This was fantastic, quite sad and heartbreaking within but the strength that was found is expressed perfectly and is very encouraging. I wish you the best of luck in the contest.