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I want to turn back the pages of life, back, back, back to when I was a young girl; before life had stabbed my heart with a knife, when I had such joy and would whirl and twirl. Father would take me for walks in the park, we sat talking on our wood bench for hours; remember- how we both had carved our mark, and I would pick you some bright wild flowers. The bench where we sat and talked is still there, and when I am missing you I go sit to weep; "take care of my dad, God," is my prayer, for he has left for his eternal sleep. I need to just close my eyes to see you, but in my reverie- I never grew. _______________________ August 20, 2018 Poetry/Sonnet/Remember, Father Copyright Protected, ID 18-1053-650-01 All Rights Reserved. Written under Pseudonym. Written for the contest, New Sonnets Only sponsor, Emile Pinet Third Place

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Date: 9/8/2018 5:19:00 PM
Wow - indeed, the shock does freeze us in that moment and a part of us never ages beyond... A very touching poem, Dear Heart.
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Date: 9/2/2018 2:59:00 PM
That closing couplet is so good. I also lost my father at a young age so I related to this.
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Date: 9/2/2018 10:05:00 AM
Connie, Viv, and Paul, thanks for visiting my poem and for your beautiful comments ~
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Date: 9/2/2018 6:44:00 AM
Your lovely poem transmits the heartfelt feelings of a child who dwells on memories of a short-lived relationship. Congrats on your fine win, Constance. Regards // paul
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Date: 9/2/2018 1:06:00 AM
Very moving, Constance, a lovely piece. Congratulations. Viv x
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Date: 9/1/2018 9:55:00 PM
A beautiful moving sonnet Constance. Congratulations on your Third Placement!
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Date: 9/1/2018 7:27:00 PM
Congratulations Constance! Your touching sentimental poem has placed "Third" in my PoetrySoup contest. A beautiful tribute to the memory of your father. Very well done my friend, Emile.
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Constance La France
Date: 9/2/2018 10:04:00 AM
Emile, thank you for the contest and for my fine placement, so appreciated. I have lots and lots of memories of father, although he left me way too soon.

Book: Shattered Sighs