Constance La France Poet Free verse

Notes About The Poem

Poetry/Free Verse/My Tribute to Harry Horsman
Copyright Protected, ID 05-1549-550-24
All Rights Reserved, 2023, Constance La France

Written May 25, 2023
For the Standard contest, Tributes of Harry Horseman
sponsor, Andrea Dietrich, Judged 06/25/2023

First Place

 

"Where there is a purpose there is a need"

 © Harry Horsman 2021

__________________________________________

My Tribute To Harry Horsman

  

A Date with Milton

Written by Harry Horsman, 01/06/2023 
A Premiere Contest Trophy Winner

Death comes to all like a great shadow,
servant of reality when the truth of it sinks
in leaving the experience embedded on
one’s soul. Milt, given to remembrance
in his lifetime, moments flashing by, when 
the congregation gathered to celebrate his 
time on earth. But in the book of scrolls 
winter is definite in which age must give way 
to the new, one, he’d readily give for 
the sprinkling of innocence created to start 
life’s process all over again, with perpetual 
regularity. He would, from behind the thin 
veil of Ionna, bless and comfort the unfortunate, 
the depressed, the lame of an earthly lifetime in 
songs of praise. Leave a recipe for a foregone 
conclusion. Auf wiedersehen, we will meet again!


My Tribute to Harry Horsman
Written by _this Poet

This poem of Harry's truly touches my heart and soul
when I first read it and still now and will always love it.
Now, Harry has 'left' us for Heaven above and we weep
his passing  It was written in God's scrolls and what is
written can never be unwritten.  But, still Harry I am 
shattered at your passing and it is difficult to accept.
Harry, you can keep your date with Milton Hankins, your
friend and fellow poet who we lost not long ago.  
This poem truly shows us Harry's skill in writing poetry
with feelings.  I 'feel' his truth in each word.  Yes Harry, 
in life moments flash by and we never know when our
time will be done for 'death comes to all like a great
shadow.' Like you, I hope that I can give praise in song,
written words, and in actions for those less fortunate.  
That, I can be kind and gentle, like you. And, that I can
be generous with comments and compliments. And can 
write beautiful poetry. Oh Harry, I will miss you everyday
forever.  Harry, look down from Heaven and see the love.
Rest In Peace, my poetic friend ! 

♡Like0

Share Poem

---

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Paula Goldsmith June 26, 2023 at 11:28 AM Congratulations on your win. WOW!!! What am amazing write/tribute. Both are great/lovely writes. Heaven now has 2 more wonderful poets/friends. Have a blessed day..................... Constance La France June 26, 2023 at 12:36 PM Paula, thank you so much for the congratulations, compliment and comment, blessings !

I Am Anaya June 26, 2023 at 10:23 AM Constance, I too chose "A Date With Milton" as part of my tribute, stunning. Harry Horsman's poems are warm in his unique style and are touching to the soul. He was a soulful poet. I will miss him, RIP Harry Horsman. Wonderful tribute! hugs Constance La France June 26, 2023 at 12:37 PM Anaya, thank you so much for the compliment, it was a good choice of his poems I thought, yes, rest in peace Harry, hugs !

Anne-Lise Andresen June 25, 2023 at 4:56 PM - R.I.P. Harry - Congratulations on your lovely tribute :) - hugs Constance La France June 26, 2023 at 8:15 AM Anne-Lise, thank you so much for the compliment and congratulations, hugs !

Andrea Dietrich June 25, 2023 at 2:08 PM Back again to tell you how extraordinary I found your tribute to be. Constance La France June 26, 2023 at 8:16 AM Andrea, thank you so much for the contest, compliment nd placement !

Joe Maverick June 12, 2023 at 1:42 PM Well put Constance, Harry was a good even Prescence here.' Many will miss his creative Output.' I'm Glad to have known Him.' Constance La France June 12, 2023 at 6:54 PM Joe, thank you so much for the comment, ye, Harry was a good man and poet, will be missed !

Valsa George May 28, 2023 at 5:41 AM Beautiful tribute Constance, so heartfelt and filled with admiration for harry who has been a real gentleman. Definitely he will look down from heaven and feel our love for him. He will be greatly missed. So many have congreagated there.... at least four I know intimately - Connie, Milton, Rico and now Harry ! With a heavy heart we remember them. Constance La France May 29, 2023 at 6:43 AM Valsa, thank you so much for the lovely comment and compliment, yes, so many, too many !

Andrea Dietrich May 25, 2023 at 9:24 PM This is an excellent poem choice AND expression of your feelings about the poem, Harry, and Milt. I love it, Constance. Constance La France May 27, 2023 at 4:24 AM Andrea, thank you so much for the lovely comment and compliment !

Alexis Y. May 24, 2023 at 7:21 PM Hi Constance, It saddens my heart to hear about his passing.You penned a fine tribute to Harry. He was a good person and poet. Harry was an encourager as well. He will be missed. My condolences to his family and friends-Alexis Constance La France May 27, 2023 at 4:26 AM Alexis, thank you so much for the compliment and comment on my tribute to Harry, I echo you words !

Bj Legros Kelley May 24, 2023 at 2:53 PM I'm so sad! I just learned of Harry's passing, I went on a get-away purposefully leaving my laptop so I could connect with my time with my husband. Harry has been on my heart, and now to know he has passed...so sad for all those who loved him, so freeing and wonderful for him, in heaven's joy. Your poem is beautiful Constance <3 Rest in the peace of heavenly bliss dear Harry. Constance La France May 24, 2023 at 4:24 PM BJ, thank you so much for the compliment on my poem and the heartfelt comment, yes, it is very sad !

Darlene De Beaulieu May 24, 2023 at 12:07 PM Hello Constance, This is a lovely tribute to Harry. I will miss him. I rea\d his poetry often. RISP Harry. /Darlene\ Darlene De Beaulieu May 25, 2023 at 10:28 AM Hello Constance, Yes he will be missed. I picture him in front of God doing his poetry in front of him. Love & Friendship /Darlene\ Hugs. Constance La France May 24, 2023 at 4:25 PM Darlene, thank you so much for the compliment, Harry will be missed !

Sotto Poet May 24, 2023 at 11:56 AM What a wonderful homage to a wonderful poet who will be greatly missed by all of us. As you pointed out in your poetry, "I 'feel' his truth in each word." RIP HARRY." Constance La France May 24, 2023 at 4:26 PM Sotto, thank you so much for the compliment and comment, yes Harry was a wonderful poet and person, will be missed on PS !