Constance La France Poet Verse

Ravaged

ragged was the old man-
      (rain fell in a downpour )
rosary beads in hand
raspy quiet his voice
respectful ... asked for cash
     ~  rummaging I found change ~
                       (raw the reality)  

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April 15, 2021


Poetry/Pleiades Verse/ravaged
Copyright Protected, ID 04-1347-169-15
All Rights Reserved, 2021, Constance La France


Written for the Standard contest, Pleiades R
sponsor, Kim Merryman, Judged 04/19/2021

Third Place

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Susan Ashley April 20, 2021 at 6:58 PM Dear Constance, your vibrant imagery doesn't overshadow the profound sadness of this scene.. that is the grand poetic talent of your emotional pen. Congratulations for your wonderful win. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan Constance La France April 21, 2021 at 7:44 AM Susan, thanks for the compliment and the congratulations, love _Constance

Kim Merryman April 19, 2021 at 4:23 PM Very moving, Constance! You get a clear picture of what you are portraying. Congrats on your win in my contest! Blessings, Kim M Constance La France April 20, 2021 at 11:19 AM Kim, thanks for the inspiration and placement in your contest, the compliment and congrats, love _Constance

Michelle Faulkner April 17, 2021 at 2:39 PM You depict such a striking picture, I can see the old man in the rain, and the somber dignity of the scene~ Constance La France April 17, 2021 at 2:42 PM Michelle, exactly what I wanted, thanks so much for the visit and comment, love _Constance

Kyle Kriticos April 16, 2021 at 9:07 AM This was exceptional! Well written my fellow canadian! Constance La France April 16, 2021 at 11:31 AM Kyle, thank you for the compliment on my poem, appreciate fellow Canadian, love _Constance

Janice Canerdy April 16, 2021 at 6:12 AM So moving--well done, Constance! Janice Constance La France April 16, 2021 at 11:32 AM Janice, thanks for the visit and compliment, love _Constance

Joseph May April 15, 2021 at 7:36 AM A somber and "raw reality", Well depicted Constance, best wishes Constance La France April 15, 2021 at 2:58 PM Joseph, thanks for visiting and commenting, and the compliment, a sad reality in my city, old people and young people begging for money, Love _Constance