Constance La France Poet Rhyme

Love Is a Bond

I met my friend Jack in the schoolyard-
   I was Ojibwe, he was Cree and we were lonely;
      And from big bullies he became my bodyguard;
He told me things looking at me hard;
   Whispering to me about our culture- words for me only;
      Both our souls and hearts were deeply scarred.

And there was a love that has lasted time;
   We walked hand in hand in parks, the woods and churchyard;
      He taught me First Nation teachings so sublime;
Now, I visit my friend in a graveyard-
                               A bond of love only.
                                 

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March 29, 2017

Rhyme/Love Is A Bond
Copyright Protected, ID 888278

Opposite Gender Love Expression
Frank Herrera

Second Place

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Carole Duet April 12, 2017 at 10:15 AM Beautiful and sad, Broken Wings. Congrats on your win.

Agnes Krampe April 9, 2017 at 8:30 AM Sad and beautiful tale, Constance. Congrats on your win.

Carolyn Devonshire March 29, 2017 at 4:33 PM To make such a special connection with someone, only to lose them later is such a sad experience. I'm glad you had a protector in whom you could confide. I felt the same about my late friend Chris and not a day goes by without thoughts of him. A powerful and beautifully written poem! Wishing you success in the contest. Love, Carolyn Constance La France March 30, 2017 at 4:34 PM Carolyn thanks for visiting my poem, I do miss my friend a lot~

Charmaine Chircop March 29, 2017 at 12:49 PM Heart-breaking ending..Sad but so beautiful dear Constance. Constance La France March 30, 2017 at 4:35 PM Charmaine thanks for the beautiful~

Lisa Ricci March 29, 2017 at 12:35 PM Hello Broken Wings. Poetry is all about heart and soul not to mention the emotive factor. This entry has it all. Such a beautiful story. The ending truly tugs at the reader. Well expressed executed. Best of luck with the contest. Constance La France March 30, 2017 at 4:37 PM Lisa thanks for reading my poem although the ending is sad I treasured the days I had my friend~

Jan Allison March 29, 2017 at 11:12 AM What a fabulous friendship .. opposite gender, opposite cultures but the bond is only broken by death:-) good luck in the contest Constance:-) hugs Jan xx Constance La France March 30, 2017 at 4:38 PM Jan thanks for the wonderful comment