Constance La France Poet Free verse

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Written, July 04, 2021

Poetry/Free Verse/like a hundred violins
Copyright Protected, ID 07-1368-850-04
All Rights Reserved, 2021, Constance La France

Submitted to the International Contest, No 1286, sponsor, Brian Strand, Judged 02/18/2024, Fourth Place

Poem of the Day - 07/06/2021 ... Best New Poem List - 07/21

Published in PS: It's Still Poetry Anthology 2022

Like a Hundred Violins

 
it is cold and the flowers are dying
becoming withered memories
leaves are drifting and rain is falling
and the river flows like a stream of glass
the grass is fading 
and birds are flying away
and the forest is taking on a sombre hue
and storms shake the ocean of my sleep
where my hair is soft as a spider web
and my filmy dress a paling green
and I stand still in this decay as a tree
with my arms outstretched to the sky
oh, the fine thread of summer is a fading thought
yet, there is a hazy beauty all around me 
and within the crumbling fragile leaves soar
oh, the splendor of the whirling burnt orange
and red leaves spinning
like weeping blood red raindrops 
oh, listen to the sweet chiming 
of falling leaves 
that I will hold like a blanket of memory
while the wind utters low wails like a hundred violins
and hidden birds sing 
a beautiful symphony just for me

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Robert Sidwell February 19, 2024 at 10:05 AM Very beautiful and well written! Congratulations on the win! Constance La France February 19, 2024 at 11:18 AM Robert, thank you for the compliment and congratulations, blessings, Constance

Susan Ashley February 18, 2024 at 12:31 PM Dear Constance, my heart's imagination was enraptured by the poignant beauty of emotions delivered so delicately yet vividly from your golden pen. The sad splendor of your verse is expressive and enchanting. Congratulations for your win in Brian's contest. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan Constance La France February 18, 2024 at 6:09 PM Susan, thank you so much for the comment, compliment and congratulations, hugs, Constance

Shane Thacker February 18, 2024 at 12:24 PM Well written, Constance. There is certainly beauty in the decay that occurs during this time and your words are a wonderful reflection of that. Constance La France February 18, 2024 at 6:10 PM Shane, thank you for the compliment and comment, blessings, Constance

Barbara Peckham July 27, 2021 at 10:25 AM I am really impressed with your vivid imagination and the beautiful images you have created in this poem. The last three lines sent a chill up my spine - gorgeous! Constance La France July 27, 2021 at 2:26 PM Barbara, thank you so much for visiting my poem and for the wonderful comment and compliment ~ love and serenity _Constance

Jim Hirtle July 21, 2021 at 11:45 AM More soothing than a glass of brandy on a Winter's night. Wonderfully written! Constance La France July 22, 2021 at 10:40 AM Jim thank you for the visit and the compliments on my poem, appreciate ~ friendship and harmony _Constance

Andrea Dietrich July 18, 2021 at 11:36 AM wow, so gorgeous. I see it's also a POTD and number 7 on best new poems list. BIG congrats, Dear Heart. Constance La France July 19, 2021 at 4:19 AM Andrea, thanks for the compliment and the congrats, I did not know about the best new poem list, that is wonderful, thanks for letting me know ~ love and serenity _Constance

Arturo Michael July 12, 2021 at 7:51 AM All in the birth of Autumn...Well written with lots of feeling. Congratulations on POTD. Constance La France July 12, 2021 at 8:34 AM Arturo, thank you for the comment, compliment and congratulations ~ peace and tranquility _Constance

Jennifer Proxenos July 10, 2021 at 11:46 AM Hi Constance , I don't know how I missed this exquisite write - it really is an insanely beautiful poem - you have magnificent talent my friend. Congratulations for the honor of POTD that was bestowed upon you. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer. Constance La France July 11, 2021 at 5:46 AM Jennifer, thank you for the visit and the compliments, appreciate very much ~ love and serenity _Constance

Malabika Ray Choudhury July 10, 2021 at 5:40 AM Congratulations on your POTD, Constance. Feels ethereal and soothing to read this poem.. a tinge of sadness touches and melts the heart. Love ~ Mala Constance La France July 10, 2021 at 6:20 AM Mala, thank you for your visit, and thanks for the congratulations and the nice comment ~love and serenity _Constance

Joanna Daniel July 8, 2021 at 11:43 PM So lovely and haunting, Constance:) congratulations on your POTD:) Constance La France July 9, 2021 at 5:00 AM Jo, thank you for the compliment and the congratulations ~ love and serenity _Constance

Regina Mcintosh July 7, 2021 at 3:40 PM This is incredible. I love it and am faving it. Love it. Congrats on POTD. God bless you my friend. Love, Gina Constance La France July 8, 2021 at 5:57 AM Gina, thank you for the compliment and congrats and the FAV ~ love and serenity _Constance

Jenna Logan July 7, 2021 at 5:31 AM Beautifully expressed emotions, Constance. Congratulations on your potd. Constance La France July 7, 2021 at 8:15 AM Jenna, thank you for the compliment and the congratulations ~ love and serenity _Constance

Delice Arleen Skelly July 6, 2021 at 10:44 PM Perfectly beautiful, truly a symphony.... Constance La France July 7, 2021 at 8:16 AM Delice, thank you so much for the compliment, appreciate ~ love and serenity _Constance

Unseeking Seeker July 6, 2021 at 10:35 PM Marvellous! You surpass yourself, Constance! Congrats on POTD! Constance La France July 7, 2021 at 8:17 AM Seeker, thank you for the compliment and the congrats ~ peace and tranquility _Constance

Tom Cunningham July 6, 2021 at 8:17 PM A well deserved honour of POTD Constance, congratulations. Tom Constance La France July 7, 2021 at 8:17 AM Tom, thank you for the compliment and congratulations ~ peace and tranquility _Constance

Kim Merryman July 6, 2021 at 8:10 PM This is a beautiful write, Constance! It has an ethereal, mystic quality to it. Congrats on your POTD honor! Blessings, Kim M

L Milton Hankins July 6, 2021 at 6:51 PM Outstanding write. Congratulations, Constance! First rate stuff! I enjoyed it so much. L Milton Hankins July 7, 2021 at 12:20 PM I have no idea either, Constance, what he is referring to. Oh, well.... Constance La France July 7, 2021 at 8:19 AM Milt, thank you for the compliment and congratulations, I don't know what Mark's comment below means ~ peace and tranquility _Constance Mark Koplin July 7, 2021 at 4:27 AM Ouch

Brandy Nicole July 6, 2021 at 5:48 PM "The grass is fading and birds are flying away, while your arms are outstretched like a tree" I am visualizing this image in my mind. There is tenderness within, beauty and hope, even a touch of sadness. Your thoughts truly move me. Congratulations Constance, on Poem of the Day. Hugs, Brandy Constance La France July 7, 2021 at 8:22 AM Brandy, thanks for the nice comment, the compliment and the congratulations on my POTD, I do not know what Keith's comments below mean ~ love and serenity _Constance

John Lawless July 6, 2021 at 3:13 PM A poetic dream for today.....a mesmerizing melancholy meanders through this melody of Autumnal beauty Constance La France July 7, 2021 at 8:24 AM John, thank you for the lovely comment, appreciate ~ peace and tranquility _Constance

Heidi Sands July 6, 2021 at 11:14 AM Congratulations for POTD Constance :) Constance La France July 7, 2021 at 8:27 AM Heidi, thanks for the congratulations on my POTD, I do not understand what Keith's comments mean ~ love and serenity _Constance

Anitha Jayasankar July 6, 2021 at 11:04 AM Lovely metaphors along with beautiful imagery created drags the reader along with to listen to the hidden birds sing a beautiful symphony dear Constance.. I specially loved.. "red leaves spinning like weeping blood red raindrops... '... Hearty congrats on your well deserving POTD.. Hugs... ~ Ani Constance La France July 7, 2021 at 8:28 AM Ani, thank you for the lovely comment and compliment and the congrats on my POTD ~ love and serenity _Constance

Anne-Lise Andresen July 6, 2021 at 10:23 AM - A beautiful poem, Constance :) - Congratulations on your p.o.t.d. :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Constance La France July 7, 2021 at 8:29 AM Anne-Lise, thank you for the compliment and the congratulations ~ love and serenity _Constance

David Kavanagh July 6, 2021 at 10:01 AM What a fantastically orchestrated poem Constance, a symphonic write indeed, congratulations on POTD, cheers David Constance La France July 7, 2021 at 8:30 AM David, thank you for the lovely comment and compliment and the congratulations ~ peace and tranquility _Constance

Paula Goldsmith July 6, 2021 at 8:48 AM Congratulations on your POTD win. What a "Lovely" story/write. I can hear your violins in your beautiful symphony. Have a blessed day with your win.................... Constance La France July 6, 2021 at 8:49 AM Paula, thank you for the comment, compliment and the congratulations ~ love and serenity _Constance

Joseph May July 6, 2021 at 8:31 AM Beautiful write Constance, Congrats on POTD Constance La France July 6, 2021 at 8:45 AM Joseph, thank you for the compliment and the congrats on my POTD ~ peace and tranquility _Constance

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