Constance La France Poet Verse

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Verse/The Race For Hollow Gold
Copyright, ID # 1833160
All Rights, 06/24/2026, Constance La France
Plagiarism Prohibited

Penned, June 24, 2026
For the International Contest, This or That, Vol. 39
Sponsor, Edward Ibeh ,Judged, 07/13/2026

Second Place

 

The Race For Hollow Gold

All of my life I have been in a race it seems,
as a school girl I wanted the best marks;
                           to be the top,
                               this was my goal.
As I grew older I chased a golden reward,
in dance class I needed to be a star:
in writing I want that first place always,
        that hollow sanctified, coveted by others, place:
        to hold a fake gilded trophy. 
But, now the years have mellowed me,
                            oh, a few wins; 
                               in contests is okay.

Gone the need to sprint to the top of the mountain,
to be held in the spotlight and adored;
                          gold is just a color,
                               not a basic need.
Oh, no more marathons for this girl anymore,
I walk slowly, peacefully through life's paths:
the golden allure is nature's glory,
        a halcyon sun a blessing;
        I feel anointed by God.
What of a challenge you may ask ? 
                            Well, peace is my choice,
                               and who could ask for more.

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Sara Kendrick July 13, 2026 at 5:13 PM Congratulations on your winning work. Way to go. Thank you for sharing your work with us. Sara K. Constance La France July 14, 2026 at 12:35 PM Sara, thank you for the congratulations and compliment ~

Edward Ibeh July 13, 2026 at 6:51 AM Wonderful, introspective poem. I loved it, Constance. Heartiest congratulations on your win in my contest. Constance La France July 14, 2026 at 12:34 PM Edward, thank you for the contest and for my great placement, and for the compliment and congratulations, appreciate ~