Constance La France Poet Haibun

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The Past

"I'll put teardrops in your eyes"

                     by _Charles Messina
            Taken from his Book, Segments, Intro
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I live a lot in the past.  People tell me so often to just let it go.  I know 
that they mean all the deaths, regrets and hurts that I have experienced.
But, how can I as they are all part of me.  These experiences both the 
pain and the joy make me the person I am. So, I use all the sadness and
joy of memories- all my emotions to write poetry, and it has became my 
forte.  And I set my poems free to fly like a thousand birds. No telling 
where they will land.  What soul they will touch to bring a tear.  I ponder
why God gave me this gift of words. But, I embrace the past and the 
present for they can mingle together and I have the wisdom to know that
each experience in life is a lesson.  That's what my father said, and is my
advice for you . . . 

snowflakes fall and sway
and sparkle beautifully  . . . 
                do not fear the storms 

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November 23, 2021


Poetry/Haibun/The Past
Copyright Protected, ID 11-1409-095-23
All Rights Reserved, 2021, Constance La France


Written for the Standard contest, Haibun -  With A Message
sponsor, Charles Messina, Judged 12/17/2021

First Place

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Unseeking Seeker December 19, 2021 at 8:04 PM So superbly penned, as always, Constance! Congrats on your win. For the sake of variety, occasionally try living in the present moment as well, holding eternity in your divine magnetised palm :) Constance La France December 20, 2021 at 8:38 AM Seeker, thanks for the compliment, congrats and comment, oh yes living in the present is difficult for me but I promise to try, love ~ peace and tranquility is my wish for you _Constance

Paula Goldsmith December 19, 2021 at 1:02 PM Congratulations on your win. WOW!!! What a wonderful write. I love your line, "I ponder why God gave me this gift of words." The answer is, to reach many people with your wonderful writes. You are Blessed. Have a Blessed Christmas and 2022....................... Constance La France December 19, 2021 at 1:50 PM Paula, thank you for the congratulations and the comment and compliment, seasons greetings ~ love and serenity _Constance

Paulette Calasibetta December 19, 2021 at 5:09 AM Constance, a beautiful message and a well deserved first place win. Blessings, Paulette Constance La France December 19, 2021 at 1:51 PM Paulette, thank you for the compliment and congratulations, blessing ~ love and serenity _Constance

Charles Messina December 18, 2021 at 2:55 AM Constance, I am so honored to have you as a friend. This touched me. Not only have you written such a wonderful haibun, but you have also shown others a great message...and nailed it to a T. Thank you so very much... Congratulations on your 1st place win! Love & hugs Charlie Constance La France December 18, 2021 at 7:44 AM Charlie, thank you for the inspiration and the contest and my great placement. And for the compliment and congratulations, friendship ~ peace and tranquility _Constance

Eve Roper December 17, 2021 at 6:00 PM Your words may then be sad or happy they shine like the sun that is withing you. Congratulations on your win, Constance. Happy Holidays my friend with Hugs and lots of love from South of Texas. Constance La France December 18, 2021 at 7:45 AM Eve, thanks for the compliment and congratulations and comment, happy holidays, hugs ~ love and serenity _Constance

Marilene Evans December 17, 2021 at 10:32 AM Congratulations, Constance! The past, our yesterday, full of stories of our lives...how we discovered and knew who we are...... Constance La France December 17, 2021 at 12:41 PM Marilene, thanks for the congratulations and comment, appreciate ~ love and serenity _Constance

Joanna Daniel December 17, 2021 at 6:13 AM Amazing story of your life with a beautiful haiku to clinch it, Constance, congratulations:) Constance La France December 17, 2021 at 12:42 PM Jo, thank you for the compliment and congratulations ~ love and serenity _Constance

Kim Rodrigues December 17, 2021 at 6:01 AM A great message…do not fear the storms. With the storms come growth and compassion. We weather them and embrace new relationships and situations. Congratulations, Constance! Constance La France December 17, 2021 at 12:42 PM Kim, thanks for the the compliment, comment and congratulations ~ love and serenity _Constance

Christuraj Alex December 17, 2021 at 5:29 AM "These experiences both the pain and the joy make me the person I am." - The whole haibun is beautifully written and ended with a beautiful haiku. Congratulations! Constance La France December 17, 2021 at 12:43 PM Christuraj, thank you so much for the compliment and the congratulations, appreciate ~ peace and tranquility _Constance

Sara Kendrick November 24, 2021 at 9:14 AM Enjoyed reading your contest entry. Reads like a good contender to me. Way to go. We are our poetry. What we experience influences what we write. I am glad that I chose this one to read today. Sara Constance La France November 24, 2021 at 9:23 AM Sara, thank you so much for the compliment and comment ~ love and serenity _Constance

Arturo Michael November 23, 2021 at 10:10 AM Good advice...Don't fear it...even though it hurts. Constance La France November 23, 2021 at 12:16 PM Arturo, thanks for the visit and exactly just embrace all that is you ~ peace and tranquility _Constance

Kim Rodrigues November 23, 2021 at 8:25 AM Lovely write, Constance. Even sadness is cathartic. The tears heal different parts. Constance La France November 23, 2021 at 9:20 AM Kim, thank you so much for the compliment and comment, so true ~ love and serenity _Constance