Constance La France Poet Free verse

The Black and White Print

 
I have had a black and white print on my wall for years
                it is by Karl F. Halder from his photo portfolio
it is a calico kitten perched on the edge
     of an old wooden window with white lace curtains

                       it takes me to a time and place in my life
when I was lost, alone and in total poverty
                                     I first saw the print in a second hand store
                       but did not have the money to buy it

                   I would visit the store and look at the print
       and the lady at the cash would smile at me
          something about that kitten ready to leap out from that ravaged 
                      building
called to my soul and gave me hope for myself

                  one day, I had the money to purchase it
  but when I went to the cash, the lady took off the price sticker
             and handed it to me with a smile

      we have been on a long journey, this print and me


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January 19, 2015


Poetry/Free Verse/the black and white print
Copyright Protected, ID 01-634-573-19
All Rights Reserved, 2015, Constance La France

Submitted to the Standard contest, A Strand (1071)
sponsor, Brian Strand, Judged 02/12/2022

First Place

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Emile Pinet January 21, 2015 at 1:46 PM Very well written. Your feelings surface and carry the emotional force behind your words. A touching and eloquent description of a special moment within your heart. Emile. #7

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders January 20, 2015 at 12:15 AM I found an image of this photo and see why you fell in love with it...a lovely poem written with a personal touch...hugs, Rhonda