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The Last Architect - Constanza

I cry out; sinking neath life's shoals Reaching within he lifts my heart Taking count, cradling every part Within his arms I am kept whole Echoes of my pain resonate He holds me close; he quells the hate Catching each tear he makes a mold Refusing to let go he waits Holding tighter defying fate Each piece he joins; those that life stole Breathing strength through me I exhale His hold still firm my heart still frail Splintered shards fused; a complete soul I stand once again and breathe life Once more his lover, friend, and wife I cry out; sinking neath life's shoals Within his arms I am kept whole Catching each tear he makes a mold Each piece he joins; those that life stole Splintered shards fused; a complete soul 07/13/2018

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Richard Lamoureux

Date: 4/22/2020 9:01:00 AM

What a beautiful love story. Hugs Rick.

Juliet Ligon

Date: 1/6/2020 4:50:00 PM

Heartfelt poem. Beautiful union.

FJ Thomas
Date: 1/6/2020 10:06:00 PM

Thank you Juliet. I found Connie's Constanza form to beautiful to not try :)

Susan Gentry

Date: 7/17/2018 9:38:00 AM

Congratulations on your win. Enjoyed this prayerful and inspiring poem.

FJ Thomas
Date: 7/17/2018 9:40:00 AM

Thank you for giving so much support to everyone Susan. Myself included ;)

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 7/16/2018 5:11:00 PM

Lovely F.J.! Congratulations on your wonderful top placement! : )

Connie Marcum Wong
Date: 7/23/2018 2:38:00 PM

I really appreciate that FJ. Thank you! : )

FJ Thomas
Date: 7/17/2018 9:39:00 AM

Thank you Connie. Your form is among my favorites. So I am careful not to overuse it :)

Emile Pinet

Date: 7/16/2018 3:18:00 PM

Congratulations FJ! Your poem has placed "Third" in my PoetrySoup contest. Very well done my friend, Emile.

FJ Thomas
Date: 7/17/2018 9:37:00 AM

Thank you very much Emile :)

Brian Densham

Date: 7/16/2018 12:25:00 PM

Nice win! Great read. Congratulations!

FJ Thomas
Date: 7/17/2018 9:37:00 AM

Thanks Brian :)

Frederic Parker

Date: 7/14/2018 10:48:00 AM

bonds grow stronger when held in silence and understanding with love's arms

FJ Thomas
Date: 7/14/2018 12:52:00 PM

They certainly do. Hello Frederic :) And thank you.

Mick Talbot

Date: 7/14/2018 8:58:00 AM

Wow, I felt every word, and every word a winner, good luck FJ, mick

FJ Thomas
Date: 7/14/2018 10:33:00 AM

Good morning Mick. Thanks so much :)

Lyric Man

Date: 7/14/2018 4:36:00 AM

FJ.. that is the power of love. To be strong when our partner is week. To breathe life into them when they can find no oxygen. To to always hold them in our arms. Then they've lost their feet, their way, or ability to stand.. never alone but held close to our heart. I get your write because I've been there. I've tasted the glory of this kind of write you speak of. Your poem is wisdom, it is love, it is authentic!

FJ Thomas
Date: 7/14/2018 10:33:00 AM

Thank you Chance

Daniel Turner

Date: 7/14/2018 2:32:00 AM

This is excellent Flo. I'll look for you in the winner's circle:)

FJ Thomas
Date: 7/14/2018 10:27:00 AM

Lol it would be nice but I learned a long time ago not to get my hopes up for contests. Thank you Daniel.

Eve Roper

Date: 7/13/2018 5:31:00 PM

This is awesome and I love the title. You make me feel that you're talking about how your grandson gives you peace and makes you whole in the torment of the world around you.. Than the last 3 stanza tells me it's your husband. It doesn't matter .. I do know your love for your grandson is so strong as it is for me with my grandchildren :) Hugs Eve

FJ Thomas
Date: 7/14/2018 10:26:00 AM

You are very emotionally perceptive Eve :) Initially the poem was written for my husband. But it needed to be overhauled to fit properly within the Constanza form. And now my kona bean does fit within it's pieces well. Thank you Eve :)