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The lady dressed in sexy black. She roamed the city streets seeking. Beautiful men she collected like flowers. One dark eve, a lovely man dragged her away. He had his way. He ran away. Days passed and soon she knew there was a child. Within grew a baby flower. Pale and weary. Confused, she gave birth. Alone. She left the baby in an alley. Crawled away. The days were long and guilt her friend. Searching each passing male face for the beautiful. Weeping upon a bridge, pleading to God, she let go. Floating down into nothingness with thoughts of fairies and handsome princes and lions leaping. And Jesus holding her baby in Heaven above. . . A passerby kneels beside her broken body and in her last breath, she whispers, are you the father of my baby, my love and then death and peace drapes over her. _________________________ April 2, 2015 Poetry/Free Verse/Seeking Flowers Copyright Protected, ID 04-659-172-02 All Rights Reserved, 2015, Constance La France For the Standard contest, Tam Lin, sponsor, Debbie Guzzi, Judged 05/2015 Second Place

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Date: 5/18/2015 12:48:00 PM
My favorite line....."the days were long, and guilt her friend".....!! Outstanding !! Congratulations to you, Constance!!
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Date: 5/16/2015 4:01:00 PM
That was a real upper Broke, congrats on victory!
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Date: 5/16/2015 3:36:00 PM
Thank you for entering Congrad's, Light & Love
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Date: 5/16/2015 2:55:00 PM
Broken, Congratulations in DG's contest. Always & Forever ~LINDA~
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Date: 5/16/2015 10:30:00 AM
Broken, Congrats on your Tim Lin win..... SKAT
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Date: 5/15/2015 9:04:00 PM
So beautiful, a 7 congratulations on your win
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Date: 5/15/2015 5:51:00 PM
Wow, Broken! Another grand win for you! Congratulations on your interpretation for this contest! Hugs, Sandra
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Date: 4/7/2015 5:16:00 PM
my Goodness, such a sad story, Constance. I think I need to hear that video too and see what it is all about. Lovely interpretation!
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Date: 4/7/2015 8:21:00 AM
These words burned a hole in my heart, very powerful and emotive!
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Date: 4/5/2015 9:00:00 PM
Heart wrenching, beautifully written Broken Wing..jimbo
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Date: 4/5/2015 4:18:00 AM
Love this. I hope you do well in Debbie's contest.
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Date: 4/4/2015 8:38:00 PM
Wow. That's a sad tale you've woven and with the glimmer of reality at every odd angle. Good work Broken Wings.
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Date: 4/3/2015 12:42:00 PM
The emotion and imagery are perfect. I felt the words as well as read them and they are powerful, Great Job! Emile. #7
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Date: 4/3/2015 11:49:00 AM
Interesting story told in poetic form..I enjoyed reading your contest entry..Thanks for the visit to my page..Sara
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Date: 4/2/2015 2:19:00 PM
A touching poem for the contest, Constance...check spelling for Jesus in line 12...best wishes and Happy Easter! Hugs, Rhonda
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Date: 4/2/2015 2:16:00 PM
Beautifully penned i listened to the poem it is an epic write:-) Hugs Jan good luck in the contest
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Date: 4/2/2015 1:15:00 PM
Very lovely write. Good luck in the contest!
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