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2026-05-21 Ponder Poetry Contest

5/29/26

Sponsored by Constance La France

Ponder

When pondering life, it is sometimes harder
to see the beauty and joy, than it is the pain
and grief because pain is bulky and dark
but I do my best to focus on the light and joyful
moments both when they happen and in looking
back upon my life, yesterday I laughed out loud
when I had a memory of something my youngest
son did when he was about 6, he was a riot
and memories of him are often funny
Which is what I choose to ponder.  Laughter 
and joy is welcome here to be pondered and
enjoyed while I still have life to live.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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June 2, 2026 at 6:35 AM
Kathleen, beautifully penned, love the quote. Congratulations on your win in my Ponder Contest ~
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June 2, 2026 at 7:18 AM
Thank you Constance, I am so excited!
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