Constance La France Poet Rhyme

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Poetry/Rhyme/To Whom Does This Come
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Human - Written

Written, October 14, 2024
Written for the International Contest, To Whom Does This Come
Sponsor, Unseeking Seeker, Judged 10/20/2024

Third Place

 

Line of inquiry for contest: 

“I am not the body, which is but dust
I am not fickle and limited mind
To whom then comes the feral thrust of lust
Or for that matter, thoughts loving and kind”

To Whom Does This Come

“Dust you are and to dust you will return.”

                               Genesis 3:19 King James Bible


            In time, I will return to dust,
in this circle of life-  of birth, life and death;
                  so, living each moment is a must,
and embracing this journey 'til that very last breath.

            I am not unpreditable, or fickle,
not narrow minded or with thoughts confined;
                  a friend who will give her last nickel,
looking at my journey with open eyes and not blind.

            Often, I have had a feral drive,
a ferocious thrust, and push to just succeed;
                  with such a hungry lust to strive,
and been left stabbed in the heart to weep, to bleed.

            In the end I am left with soul,
with a spirit faithful, caring and always kind;
                  though, I did not reach each goal,
and to whatever my afterlife fate I am totally resigned.

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Crystol Woods October 26, 2024 at 10:03 AM Congratulations on your win... much deserved! Love your thoughts here. Xo Constance La France October 27, 2024 at 10:54 PM Crystol, thank you for the congratulations, and comment, apprreciate, love Constance

Karen Croft October 21, 2024 at 4:31 AM Congratulations, love your first stanza! Constance La France October 21, 2024 at 7:25 AM Karen, thank you for the congratulations, I like that first verse too, I try to live my life that way, love Constance

Paula Goldsmith October 20, 2024 at 10:04 AM Congratulations on your win. What a lovely write with a colorful picture Love Both... Have a very blessed day/week writing away............. Constance La France October 20, 2024 at 3:07 PM Paula, thank you for the congratulations and compliment, love Constance

Hilda Greenhough October 15, 2024 at 6:20 PM This is a challenging thought. I like how it ends with a peaceful resignation. Constance La France October 18, 2024 at 7:50 AM Hilda, thank you for the comment and compliment, yes the theme was a challenge, love Constance

Daniel Henry Rodgers October 15, 2024 at 7:04 AM Dear Constance, What a great existential poem! I loved how you bridge biblical references with personal reflections, creating a piece that is both contemplative and relatable. I think you will do great in the contest because your words are well-executed, providing a thoughtful exploration of human nature and mortality. - Autumn Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel Constance La France October 15, 2024 at 11:43 AM Daniel, thank you so much for that wonderful comment and compliment, blessings, Constance