Constance La France Poet Free verse

Unfinished

 
Youth
I remember you well
The happiness and the perfection
A lifetime in which to dwell
No worries to block my path
Playing make believe with my dolls
Unaware of the passage of time and age
Oblivious to hate and cruelty
Happy and content with my thoughts
No nightmares to disturb my peace
Teddy bear pressed to my cheek
Friends to laugh with
A Mom and Dad to hold close
Boyfriends that came and went
A long life ahead
A career, love, marriage, children
No rock left unturned

Elder
Do I know this reflection
This woman who bears my name
Where did the little girl of yesterday go
And the woman that was me
She only resides inside nowadays
My hair has lost its sparkle
My cheeks are hollow and pale
Eyes that are too dark and empty
My beauty has faded away
Many deaths have left me alone
Nightmares rock me to sleep
In the dark I weep
I fear the end and wish it also
The pain of old age pulses in my bones
Dear God, take me home

Death
I lay beneath the green earth
In peace I dwell
Here I watch the changing sky
The rain drenches me 
The snow is beautiful as it lays upon me
The sun soothes my bones
The cool earth wraps me in her arms
Filigree clouds drift by dreamily
I listen to the wind in the trees
I hear the voices weep above me
I gather each falling tear
Death is not such a terrible place
I want to say to those above
The youth of yesterday was fleeting
My elder years were long and painful
And only death has loved me well
Now I reside in Paradise
My only regret are things left unfinished

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June 21, 2013


Poetry/Free Verse/Unfinished
Copyright Protected, ID 16-487-491-21
All Rights Reserved, 2013, Constance La France


Submitted to the contest, 100 in a Row #2
sponsor, Poet Destroyer, Judged 2013

Sixth Place 
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Written for the contest,  
Talking To Yourself, Judged 2013

First Place

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Seosamh De Burca July 9, 2016 at 8:46 AM Amazing poem on the circle of life, excellent write and congrats on your win.

Kim Merryman July 8, 2016 at 4:08 PM Hauntingly beautiful, Constance! Congrats on your placement!

Poet Destroyer A July 7, 2016 at 1:37 PM Broken, Congratulations on your awesome win. Stop by my blog "PAIN GETS IN THE WAY OF FORGIVENESS" if you'd like..... Love LINDA

Carrie Richards July 7, 2016 at 1:35 PM The title alone, draws the reader in !!! Well done, Constance. You always capture the challenge !! Congratulations !!

Andrea Dietrich July 19, 2013 at 9:41 AM wow, Constance, I have not even seen the winner list for this contest but I bet yours was at the top. It's magnificent!! I came across it by seeing the top recent 100 poems at Soup!!

Poet Destroyer A July 11, 2013 at 10:39 PM an excellent "talking to yourself" winning poem.... Congratulations, always & forever ~ Linda

Abdulhafeez Oyewole July 11, 2013 at 8:49 AM This is absolutely touching and beautiful! Congrats on your well deserved win! AO

Connie Gildersleeve July 9, 2013 at 10:37 AM Constance this is so well done. A well deserve win. Congrats! Warm Smiles, Connie

Heather Ober July 9, 2013 at 10:33 AM Knew this would be a winner :) Congrats!!

Nette Onclaud July 8, 2013 at 11:57 PM your work has always been so wonderful to read~and has only grown in refinement!... sweet congrats, my constance..:)

Carrie Richards July 8, 2013 at 2:13 PM Oh, Constance.....this is so wonderful and touching, and you inspire us to believe the afterlife is something to look forward to! Wonderful !!

Karen Anglesey June 22, 2013 at 1:28 PM Hello Constance, I see this is on the Top 100 Most Recent list. You have created a phenomenal journey for the reader. The peaceful acceptance of the cycle of life is stunning. The last stanza is my favorite the way you describe, so eloquently, the final destination of this life. You're on my list of faves :)

Russell Sivey June 21, 2013 at 5:06 PM You have done exactly what he was looking for with this write my friend! An excellent poem for us all to read this evening! I really loved this delightful piece, going through time, whether quickly or slowly, you progressed brilliantly! What a dynamic piece, Great work!!

Jack Horne June 21, 2013 at 2:03 PM this is just so beautiful, Constance. I've got tears in my eyes

Heather Ober June 21, 2013 at 9:41 AM Constance, I totally agree with Gail below. 1st place material indeed! You described each phase of life perfectly, and your portrayal of death is so hopeful and reassuring. 7 and a fave :)