Constance La France Poet Tanka

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Simple Mutterings- Mourning

I held my baby
so perfect and very dead
and kissed his cold lips.
Till my last breath I will mourn,
my mourning shall shatter hearts.

I dressed him in blue
and laid him in sweet repose,
many passed with tears.
I had to let my boy go,
that parting haunts me ever.

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December 19, 2017


Poetry/Tanka/Simple Mutterings/Mourning and Parting
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Nathan D. December 25, 2017 at 11:33 AM What a sharp pain you have instilled into this excellent poem

Andrea Dietrich December 20, 2017 at 1:41 PM Oops, I just wrote a note and realized I was mistaking you for Connie!! So I am rewriting the message. I was telling Connie she should use this theme in the contest of Broken Wings Winter Cemetery. (so silly of me). Anyway, this is quite poignant, Constance. You choose a beautiful picture to represent the sadness with your words.

Beautiful Scars December 20, 2017 at 11:24 AM oh my sweet lady, I am heartbroken and feel your pain deeply, good luck reads like a winner to me sweet Broken Wings :) -luloo

James Swartz December 20, 2017 at 8:00 AM Very powerful piece. You wrote this one beautifully with overwhelming sadness.

Ravi Sathasivam December 20, 2017 at 4:21 AM Heartbreaking and very sad write. Understand the pain.

Eve Roper December 19, 2017 at 10:57 PM so very beautiful, Broken Wings.. just stunning Hugs Eve

Jan Allison December 19, 2017 at 6:27 PM absolutely heartbreaking Constance i can't imagine the pain of losing a child:-( hugs jan xx

Sunlite Wanter December 19, 2017 at 6:13 PM Sadness that can't be spoken - but you came close!

Silent One December 19, 2017 at 5:18 PM Heartbreaking and sad... No pain like this...I posted a Sandy hook school.tribute today... you might be able to relate.. Found my old broken wings poem, I might post it soon..

Akkina Downing December 19, 2017 at 5:11 PM This is so heartbreaking. My sister went through this so I know how this felt... Although this breaks my heart, I really love it. It's a win for me... hugs and smiles :)