Constance La France Poet Free verse

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Taking the Poetry Plunge

I came to poetry a novice, a neophyte, a fledgling
oh sure, I had written as a child . . . 
but that was just the writing of a tenderfoot
as my life became more grievous and woeful
I found myself mournful and melancholy with a 
a dolorous melody replaying over and over in my head

the years of repression and suppressed pain, and denial
had left me with shyness and inhibition . . . 
I needed to write my sorrowfulness but felt a barrier
confused and struggling with my thoughts and words
I would flounder, fumble, tumble and stumble
with fear-  then, I took the plunge . . . 

I had spent a lot of time in the beginning reading poetry
most poems were beautiful or lovely sensual rhapsodies
but many were just big words extravagant to me . . .
some just a pompous bombast of rage and ranting
lecherous and blustering and well not my style
I wanted to write poems with depth in every form possible

but, I read on and inside me a fire burned . . . 
it had no flame but was just a glowing smolder simmering 
I suppressed my passion until I was totally ready 
the timely care and preparation served me well . . . 
and with divine providence-  I let my pen drip on white
it dripped and dripped until it was bleeding words, syllables, phrases
 
finally, I was able to set my emotions free . . .  

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May 21, 2019 

Poetry/Free Verse/Taking The Poetry Plunge
Copyright Protected, ID 19-1145-887-02
All Rights Reserved.  Written under Pseudonym.


Written for the Eight Word Free Verse Challenge
sponsor, John Hamilton

Second Place

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John Hamilton June 21, 2019 at 12:24 PM Another amazing write Constance, you certainly have a distinct style that is uniquely yours, and congrats on a well deserved win! Constance La France June 21, 2019 at 2:44 PM John, thank you for the inspiring contest and my fine placement and for the compliment, I have worked hard to develop this style~

Connie Marcum Wong May 22, 2019 at 4:40 PM Constance, you have expressed beautifully how so many of us feel about poetry. When we lay our deepest emotions bare it has a cathartic effect on the heart and soul. This is a wonderful poem! : ) xxoo Constance La France May 22, 2019 at 5:54 PM Connie, thanks for the beautiful comment and the compliment !

Panagiota Romios May 22, 2019 at 3:59 PM Some poems go over my head,unlike David's response, mine is total dismay with poms of seven words or less. I must be dumb. Poetry is a method to let go totally, you are really Goid at it Best wishes in the Contest....Panagiota Constance La France May 22, 2019 at 4:25 PM Panagiota, thanks so much for the comment and compliment and the best wishes !

David Mchattie May 21, 2019 at 6:44 PM Many good points. I find many poems boring because the writer is just trying to show me how smart they are. Wonderful piece. Have a great day. Constance La France May 22, 2019 at 4:24 PM David, thanks so much for visiting my poem and commenting and the wonderful !

Carolyn Devonshire May 21, 2019 at 5:10 PM Writing poetry may be intimidating for some folks, Dear Heart, but I applaud the way you began writing in childhood. You did a great job using the required words and I wish you well in John's contest! Hugs, carolyn Constance La France May 22, 2019 at 4:23 PM Carolyn, so nice to hear from you and thanks for the compliment and visit, appreciate !