Constance La France Poet Free verse

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Minamalist - Song of Despair

At your tomb I stand,
forlorn and full of despair;
our wedding song I murmur, 
then, I notice a bird nest . . . 
with chirping, peeping, trilling babies.

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October 14, 2017

Free Verse/Song of Despair
Copyright Protected, ID 949641


Written for the contest, Minamalist
sponsor, Nett Onclaud

Second Place

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Judith S October 26, 2017 at 11:56 AM It is amazing to me how you deliver so much emotion in 5 short lines of writing! I think this is brilliant! Best, Judy

Andrea Dietrich October 22, 2017 at 8:50 PM that last line was SO cool how you tied it up, Constance. Sad and beautiful. Congrats for the win.

Teddy Kimathi October 22, 2017 at 6:48 AM A very emotional piece... As Jan said, the last line is uplifting. Congrats Constance, for your placement in the contest! ;-)

Jan Allison October 21, 2017 at 6:01 PM So sad but with an uplifting ending Constance:-) many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx

Eve Roper October 21, 2017 at 5:42 PM Broken Wings, congratulations on your win well done.. :) Hugs Eve ~`*

Nette Onclaud October 21, 2017 at 4:55 PM lovely expression of nature humming in the midst of death, constance... am glad you found time to participate and garner a smashing honor in this challenge... thanks!

Vijay Pandit October 15, 2017 at 6:27 AM Song of despair--happy chirping birdies!

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart October 14, 2017 at 9:56 PM Magnificent piece lovely xomo