Constance La France Poet Senryu

Senryu

 
it is getting dim

my vision fades more each day-

                              I hear birds singing

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January 22, 2021


Poetry/Senryu
Copyright Protected, ID 01-1323-043-22
All Rights Reserved, 2021, Constance La France


Written for the contest, All Yours (Jan 22) Contest 902
sponsor, Brian Strand, Judged 01/23/2021

First Place

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Sam Kauffman January 25, 2021 at 10:52 AM Can't help but think of the saying that when God closes a door He opens a window. You have framed that hope so beautifully Constance. Many congrats on your win. Blessings my friend. Constance La France January 26, 2021 at 8:16 AM Sam, thank you so much for the comment and the congrats, I do have issues with my eyesight that no glasses can fix, maybe risky surgery or ? _Constance

Jan Allison January 24, 2021 at 6:17 PM so beautifully penned Constance, many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx Constance La France January 25, 2021 at 7:25 AM Jan, thanks for the beautiful and the congrats and hugs _Constance

Elaine George January 24, 2021 at 6:21 AM This is such a powerful SENRYU, dear heart. I am saving this to my fav list...It is a true Masterpiece. The message is so uplifting...filled with the will to go on and make the best. MAGNIFICANT! So much conveyed in so few words. ~ Elaine Constance La France January 24, 2021 at 9:15 AM Elaine, thank you so much for the lovely comment and the FAV, that is why I love senryu and haiku, as a poet can say so much in a few words _Constance

Karen Croft January 23, 2021 at 6:08 AM Beautiful poem. Best of luck. Constance La France January 23, 2021 at 5:17 PM Karen, thanks for the visit and the beautiful _Constance

Caren Krutsinger January 23, 2021 at 3:56 AM It is such a terrific contrast; a feeling of yearning. Constance La France January 23, 2021 at 5:18 PM Caren, thanks for commenting on my poem, yes there is yearning but also sadness of loss _Constance

Mike Bayles January 22, 2021 at 9:46 PM A nice poem, it leads me into the experience. The last line adds a lot to the poem. Constance La France January 23, 2021 at 5:18 PM Mike, thank you for visiting and commenting, it means a lot to me _Constance

Alexis Y. January 22, 2021 at 6:46 PM Hi BW, What a lovely yet sad write. Best wishes in the contest. Have a great evening-Alexis Constance La France January 22, 2021 at 7:48 PM Alexis, thanks for the compliment _Constance