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Remembering When

I remember when . . . I lost my father, suddenly He was a man of quotes and sayings Dad, was my rock and my foundation Now, part of my heart is ever missing I remember when . . . I lost my mother, so sick She was warm, kind and so loving Mom, was my best friend, my anchor Now, part of my heart is ever missing I remember when . . . Standing in the cold, alone In this world lost, wandering, weeping I was gliding with no anchor to hold me An orphan with no one, just me, floating __________________________ June 8, 2013 Poetry/Rhyme/Remembering When Copyright Protected, ID 06-484-266-08 All Rights Reserved, 2013, Constance La France Written for the Standard contest, Remembering When sponsor, Debra Sqayres, Judged 07/05/2013 First Place

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Jenesha Wheeler

Date: 8/27/2013 5:46:00 PM

Very sad and I do understand why. Living without both parents had to take something away from you. But I pronouce the joy to prevail against the saddness. Nice work letting it out is great for the soul.and gives you healing

Russell Sivey

Date: 6/9/2013 3:10:00 PM

This is a supremely sad write by you, one that is quite effective for this contest! I know you like to write this kind of poetry my friend, and you are so good at it too! I really enjoyed reading this poem this afternoon! What a powerful piece Great Work!!