Constance La France Poet Rhyme

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Tomorrow

"Even if I knew that tomorrow the world would go to pieces, 
 I would still plant my apple tree  . . ." Quote -  Martin Luther

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              I have died twice,
        sorry, I should be more precise;
      I have twice knocked on the gate up above.
        but was sent home with love.
  It seems this girl still has things to do in this world,
  so back to earthly living-   with wings unfurled;
     knowing this life is gnarled,
               and today-   must suffice.

              Yes, today is mine,
        for my tomorrow may not twine;
      I have known often the sorrow-   of death,
        waited, weeping for a breath.
  Have loved my beloved like there is no tomorrow,
  and been left in today-   holding only sorrow;
    somehow, finding strength to borrow,
               waiting for-   a sign.

              So, I live moments,
        for in life there are no agreements;
      if tomorrow does not arrive for me,
         it is 'cause there was no guarantee.
  Oh yes, "What if there was no tomorrow?" You wrote,
  well, my answer is-   that in today I will float;
    setting sail for my true north in a boat,
               cherishing -  life's fragments.

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August 19, 2019


Poetry/Rhyme/Tomorrow
Copyright Protected, ID 19-1174-422-02
All Rights Reserved.  Written under Pseudonym.


Written for the contest, What If There Was No Tomorrow
sponsor, Silent One

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Darlene De Beaulieu September 3, 2019 at 6:07 PM Hello Dear Heart, this poem is well created. I have enjoyed this poem. Have a nice evening my friend. Constance La France September 3, 2019 at 11:02 PM Darlene, thank you so much for the compliment and visit ~

Timothy Mcguire August 27, 2019 at 4:31 PM Nice Win! Constance La France September 3, 2019 at 11:03 PM Timothy, thank you so much!

Connie Marcum Wong August 25, 2019 at 1:32 AM You have written this with such sensitivity Constance. It is beyond beautiful! I am putting this heavenly poem into my Faves. Congratulations on your very deserving Gold Medal honor! : ) xxoo Constance La France September 3, 2019 at 11:03 PM Connie, thank you so much for the compliment and the congratulations and for the FAV !

Eve Roper August 24, 2019 at 10:37 PM Beautiful, Constance, congratulations on your win in the contest. Hugs Eve Constance La France September 3, 2019 at 11:04 PM Eve, thanks for the beautiful and congratulations ~

Sandra Adams August 24, 2019 at 7:35 PM back to say congratulations on your very deserving top win :) hugs Constance La France September 3, 2019 at 11:04 PM Sandra, thanks so much for the congratulations, appreciate ~

Olusegun Arowolo August 24, 2019 at 4:02 PM Beautifully written .Congrats on your well deserved win in this contest. Constance La France September 3, 2019 at 11:05 PM Olusegun, thanks for the congrats and the beautiful ~

John Hamilton August 24, 2019 at 1:31 PM I relate so much Constance, I should have died at least 3 times, but I'm still here appreciating each moment, loved your verses only someone who has experience these tragedies can truly understand. Congrats on a top honour! Constance La France September 3, 2019 at 11:06 PM John, thank your for the congrats and nice comment, yes only people who have experienced a near death will understand living in moments ~

Gregory Richard Barden August 24, 2019 at 11:47 AM (3) ... whether I discover the purpose or not. Blessings, my friend - I'm very glad you're still here, and sharing your gift with us. Wonderful piece! :o) <3 Constance La France September 3, 2019 at 11:13 PM Greg, thank you for your compassion, yes I was given a purpose and the path is clear ~

Gregory Richard Barden August 24, 2019 at 11:47 AM (2) ... so others will know that sometimes those many trips to hell don't end in tragedy. We are ALL fighting battles, as is everyone we know and meet, but we don't have to fight them alone, and perhaps sharing them and helping others makes our own seem not quite so overwhelming. I am not proud of those poor choices, but I AM proud of how far I've come, I am living life anew, and how many get that chance? It will not be wasted OR taken for granted ... (continued) Constance La France September 3, 2019 at 11:12 PM Greg, if your writing is an example of your new grasp on life, well you are doing amazing, and each experience is for a reason, I put all my sorrow into my poetry, I am not afraid to take the reader with me the the depths of death and grief ~

Gregory Richard Barden August 24, 2019 at 11:46 AM (1) Congratulations, Constance - I enjoyed this thoroughly, and can relate to much. I died three times in 2005, no one's fault but my own, but it was not my intention, (or maybe it WAS, deep-down) ... I've not yet discovered the purpose of this 2nd chance, but I know there IS one, as there's purpose in everything. Maybe it's poetry, to write honestly about my journey and mistakes and poor decisions, so others can learn from it, so others will know there is victory over self-abuse ... (continued) Constance La France September 3, 2019 at 11:08 PM Greg, I am sorry you faced death also, it is a terrible experience to get over, it changes a person, the first thing I wanted to do after my heart attack is to write poetry, I lay there in my hospital bed, creating poems in my head~

Beautiful Scars August 24, 2019 at 11:12 AM great rhythm and rhyme, love the layout too, wonderful and well deserved win :)-luloo Constance La France September 3, 2019 at 11:14 PM Lu, thank you so much for the compliment ~

Anne-Lise Andresen August 24, 2019 at 8:44 AM - Congratulations on your win, well deserved with this beautiful poem D.H. :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Constance La France September 3, 2019 at 11:15 PM Sunshine, thanks for the congratulations and the compliment ~

Edward Ibeh August 24, 2019 at 7:28 AM A stunning poem, Constance:-) But then again, you always absolutely kill it! Congratulations on your win... Constance La France September 3, 2019 at 11:16 PM Edward, thank you for the compliments and the congratulations ~

Sandra Adams August 24, 2019 at 6:57 AM A beautiful write. I have knocked on deaths door and was sent back too. Love this one. Congrats on your first place win :) hugs Constance La France September 3, 2019 at 11:16 PM Sandra, thanks for the beautiful and congrats. Once you have knocked on that door you come back changed forever

Silent One August 24, 2019 at 3:30 AM A deep and moving poem, the first line defines the poem, i too have died several time, yet im still here writing my poetry, just like you.... Congratulations on your first place in the contest.. Constance La France September 3, 2019 at 11:18 PM Silent, thank you for another inspiring contest and for my wonderful placement, once you have died and come back, you view life with new eyes

Timothy Mcguire August 19, 2019 at 9:54 PM Very VERY good Dear heart! Constance La France September 3, 2019 at 11:18 PM Timothy, thank you so much ~