Constance La France Poet Narrative

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Written May 16, 2026
For the International Contest, Open The Door
And Enter the World Of Possibilities (Theme #4)
Sponsor, Sara Kendrick

“It is a mistake to think of old homes, and apartments, as being empty.  They
are filled with memories, with the faded echoes of voices  . . . tear drops."

                                                                        Quote by _Nora Roberts

 

Shelter - SK

Let me tell you a story . . . 

After my beloved mother passed away,
I needed a place to live my life;
the problem was I had limited money,
and could not afford a modern apartment.

So, I was searching for something mature,
a refuge, sanctuary, retreat, harbor, hideaway:
then, I found her, not ancient but aged graceful,
I loved her character, mood, and mystique;
admit she was elderly and along in years.

I soon found out her windows were drafty,
her wood floors creaked, groaned and slanted:
not decaying, let's say dated and I loved her,
I had to hang my pictures crooked to look straight;
some doors are stiff but she has a respectable porch.

She meets my needs for shelter in every way,
my inherited furniture from grandma looks beatific;
and my collected treasures suit my shabby chic style,
I adore the neighborhood, the parks, and paths;
she is the idyllic haven for this girl to live her life.

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Christine Watts May 19, 2026 at 2:33 AM

Christine Watts May 19, 2026 at 2:32 AM Hi Constance Sound like a great place with hidden charms and you captured her essence nicely Well done Congratulations Cheers Chris

Christine Watts May 19, 2026 at 2:31 AM Hi Constance Sound like a great place with hidden charms and you captured her essence nicely Well done Congratulations Cheers Chris

Sara Kendrick May 18, 2026 at 4:44 AM I wanted to personally thank you for the participating in my contest and say congratulations to you on your name being on the winners' list. Way to go. Sara K. Reply

Paula Goldsmith May 17, 2026 at 12:20 PM Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful "Shelter - SK" write/story. Great Picture Here. You made it come alive. I love your ending. Is this where you live? Have a blessed day with your wonderful win..............