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Written, April 23, 2025
For the International Contests, Plagued By Memories
Sponsor, Ink Empress, Juged 04/25/2025

Eighth Place

POEM OF THE DAY APRIL 25, 2025

I hear a little girl laugh and see her sweet face recall the days of play the sweet cuddles and kisses then, I am taken to her name engraved and remember my sisters death in childhood . . . I can hear a baby crying in my dream and it is my baby in the dream I am running on a path that leads me to his grave engraved, baby boy son of... and I am weeping again as I do each time my fathers death rocked my world I was not ready daddy going to his work shed that day I sat with his tin cans of nails and the dust that floated writing a poem of this shed and dad and in that moment I found my poetic voice I could talk to my mom on any subject we were mom, and friend oh, how I miss our adventures driving out into the country and getting lost stopping at out of the way places to eat shopping and going for lunch so many things about my mom to love when she was facing death the doctor asked do you want to turn off life support with tears I said yes I have dreams asking my mom for forgiveness it was me mom, I was the one that said do it now, she is another name engraved oh, grandma, I miss you every day you are the reason that I am a writer for you said write it, write it for the world to read and I did grandma and I do rest in peace dear soul, your work is done and in my dreams my cats with angel wings visit me with their sweet meows and kisses we had to leave mommy we were just on loan from heaven oh yes, I am plagued with memories some deeply sad others beautiful ...

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Kim Rodrigues

Date: 4/29/2025 7:14:00 PM

Back with congrats. Subject is painful with beautiful memories.

Daniel Henry Rodgers

Date: 4/29/2025 12:07:00 PM

Dear Constance, What a river of memory and longing, flowing through every loss-childhood, parenthood, friendship, even the soft paws of beloved pets. Like others who find healing through poetry, you show how grief and remembrance can live together and how writing becomes a gentle bridge back to hope. Congrats on POTD! Spring Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel

thriveni c mysore

Date: 4/26/2025 3:11:00 AM

Congratulations on POTD dear poet. your words throbbing heartbeats..

Beata Agustin

Date: 4/25/2025 11:57:00 PM

Congrats! Thanks for sharing this. Thanks likewise for my placement in your recently-judged contest. God bless you.

Michael Tor

Date: 4/25/2025 5:07:00 PM

Dear Constance you had me in tears. Such a heartfelt write from you. Life deals you pain and they become memories that sometimes we have to deal with. What gets me through when I have guilt for not doing something that could have been prevented is know I did my best at the time and nothing would have changed that much. Oh I could share a few but I know someday I will see my dad and mom God willing and we will continue where we left off. Congratulations Dear writer and what a great family you had

Brandy Nicole

Date: 4/25/2025 4:51:00 PM

Dear Constance, so many tender moments have touched your world, some painful, while others have been beautiful and loving. Precious memories remain in the heart forever. Writing does help the heart to heal in many ways. Congratulations my dear friend, on receiving Poem of the Day. My best to you. Hugs, Brandy

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 4/25/2025 1:52:00 PM

Congratulations on your POTD win. WOW!!! What a wonderful yet sad write. Great Ending. Yes, loan from heaven. Oh yes, some come deeply sad and others come very beautiful. Have a blessed day with your wonderful win.......

I Am Anaya

Date: 4/25/2025 10:22:00 AM

Constance, Congratulations on Poem of The Day. The sad truth of what we must endure--decisions of deep sorrow. Tierney of moments come back to haunt us mercilessly poetess. Wishing you peace of mind and the beautiful memories * Canada's Selene, her song resonates! Always, Anaya

Susan Ashley

Date: 4/25/2025 7:45:00 AM

Dear Constance, dual congratulations are in order for your success in Ink's contest and for POTD honors! Your poignant poetic pen spills nostalgic ink in honor of your lost loved ones remembered with soulful tenderness. The sad beauty of your grief is deeply moving. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Deb M

Date: 4/25/2025 5:21:00 AM

Congratulations Constance on POTD for such a heart touching poignant write….truly deserving of POTD! Debx

Mickey Grubb

Date: 4/25/2025 5:04:00 AM

Memories, even the painful ones, can be like cherished companions...a beautiful piece, Constance. Congrats on your POTD.

Zyrool Gifford

Date: 4/25/2025 3:24:00 AM

Hello Constance, congratulations on your POTD win with this very touching and beautifully written piece. Sending blessings your way my poet friend.

Tania Kitchin

Date: 4/25/2025 3:23:00 AM

Constance, a wonderfully penned emotive poem. Congratulations on POTD.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 4/25/2025 2:38:00 AM

- Congratulations on your win in the contest and p.o.t.d.,Constance :) - hugs

Ink Empress

Date: 4/25/2025 1:44:00 AM

Dear Constance, This is truly heart wrenching to read and i felt so much reading this poem, how youv revisited and shared so many memories of your childhood and past experiences with your readers in such a seamless manner , your words emanate grief and nostalgia in such a sincere voice, and i cant help but feel for all that youv shared! Congratulations on your placement in my contest. Thank you for sharing and well deserved POTD too. Sending you light

Karen Jones

Date: 4/25/2025 1:26:00 AM

A wonderful write with both somber and celebratory moments! Congratulations on your potd!

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 4/25/2025 1:15:00 AM

Deeply touching, Constance. Remembering the fond times we spent with our loved ones who are no longer with us in the flesh, we surrender memories of our attachments to God. Warmest congratulations on POTD.

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 4/25/2025 1:14:00 AM

Constance your memories are sad and beautiful too. You’ve described the pain of losing loved ones perfectly, and the joy of precious time spent together. Congratulations on receiving the honour of poem of the day… Beryl

Tom Cunningham

Date: 4/25/2025 12:31:00 AM

Quite an emotional write Constance, congratulations to you on the honour of POTD. Tom

Valsa George

Date: 4/24/2025 8:35:00 PM

I know, as a person who has witnessed the deaths of many close ones, you have too many memories, with the sad one's predominating. A poignant write, dear Constance. My heart goes out to you. May God comfort you !

Joanna Daniel

Date: 4/24/2025 1:25:00 AM

A poignant poem that's beautiful, Constance:)

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 4/23/2025 5:58:00 AM

A sad and beautiful poem! To experience such grief, my heart goes out to you. Thanks for sharing this one with us. A fave.

Kaveesha Ruwindi

Date: 4/23/2025 4:59:00 AM

OMG this is such a sad, touching poem. Much love!

Constance La France
Date: 4/23/2025 5:57:00 AM

Kaveesha, thank you for the comment and compliment, yes, it is sad but also beautiful in its own way, love and blessings ~