The Past
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"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
Copyright © Constance La France | Year Posted 2021
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