Self-Existent Light

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Poetry/Quintain/English/Self-Existent Light
Copyright Protected, ID 06-1551-736-03
All Rights Reserved, 2023, Constance La France

Written June 03, 2023
For the Premiere contest, Self-Existent Light
Sponsor, Unseeking Seeker, Judged 06/10/2023

Seventh Place

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"Our seasons in life, like chapters in a book change, ebb and flow: but, a light deep within us, though dim at times: always exists." Quote by _Constance Since a young child I have been a storyteller, often, with just me and myself in imagination; and now, today I am a writer- story "teller" ... My tranquil spirit and soul always spinning a creation; yet, my existence, my words, and telling can cause agitation ! Oh, they complain you have told us that a thousand times, and how can we be sure this is really your reality? I do admit quietly- that my words change sometimes ... But, my message is existent! Lies, lies, they reply with brutality; attacking me- my writing, existence and personality ! Little do they know that a light burns bright within me, though, when I am hurt it becomes translucent and dim; but, no matter what insult- I bend like a tree ... My words written or said shining like a crystalline hymn; and my imagination, aglow, ablaze, luminous to the brim !

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Sally Eslinger

Date: 6/11/2023 5:57:00 AM

Hi Constance! I haven’t been aware ofsuch confrontations going on. Maybe i need to wake up…i could put physical trials in the place of the enemies or confronters you write about. Anyway, you are right on about the inner voice bracing the endurance. This powerful poem will help many to stand strong. Thank you for this strengthening piece. Xoxo sallying n

Constance La France
Date: 6/12/2023 7:17:00 PM

Sally, thank you so much for the nice comment, I consider myself blessed to be able to write, and tell my stories and gosh darn, they are mine and if I want to change a word here or there I can, my grandma was the best storyteller and she was always changing words and even endings, I knew because I knew all her stories from hearing them a thousand times !

Paige Hind

Date: 6/4/2023 5:00:00 PM

What a wise saying; I am happy you came to this realization...good luck and blessings!

Constance La France
Date: 6/5/2023 7:15:00 AM

Paige, thank you so much for the compliment and encouragement, blessings !

Jay Narain

Date: 6/4/2023 10:00:00 AM

'My words written or said shining like a crystalline hymn; and my imagination, aglow, ablaze, luminous to the brim !' - like the concluding lines, Great poem.

Constance La France
Date: 6/5/2023 7:15:00 AM

Jay, thanks so much for the compliment, I like those words/lines too !

Sotto Poet

Date: 6/3/2023 7:56:00 PM

Amidst the occasional gloom of existence, we cling to the certainty of brighter days ahead. May you find the fortitude to endure, dear friend. Good luck with the contest and appreciate your comment and placement in your last contest.

Constance La France
Date: 6/4/2023 6:13:00 AM

Sotto, thank you so much for the compliment and comment !