Constance La France Poet Free verse

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Written, June 23, 2025
For the International Contest, 1392
Sponsor, Brian Strand, Judged 06/25/2025

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vers libre

often, I find my sweet  s o l i t u d e  in a holy place
a sacred place-  a 
                         safe
                            haven 
                              and 
                                REFUGE
and sometimes, it is in nature I find  a
                                                       temple
                                                          of trees
the seclusion  f a l l i n g  on my SOUL like   a
                                                          green 
                                                       cloak
in my dreams-  I can build 
                                     a fortress 
                         a secret hideaway
where I create MY
             own
              safe SPACE
a shady  r e s t i n g  place beyond   a
                                                       rose
                                                         arbor

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Nette Onclaud June 24, 2025 at 6:35 AM such an exquisite piece with a touch of spirituality, constance...soupie for you! Constance La France June 27, 2025 at 9:53 AM Nette, thank you so much for the compliment and comment, Constance

Lin Lane June 23, 2025 at 8:57 AM Your mention of a temple of trees sounds like a reverent place to me, Constance. Years ago, while walking through the redwood forest near San Francisco, I felt as if I was standing upon hallowed ground. Thank you for many things, kind friend. Constance La France June 27, 2025 at 9:54 AM Lin, thanks for the lovely comment and for sharing, anyone who loves nature knows about the temple of trees found there, blessings friend, Constance

Nancy Kaufman June 23, 2025 at 8:28 AM Dear Constance, Your words are so soothing. "it is in nature I find a temple of trees, the seclusion falling on my soul like a green cloak". Beautiful and timely penning. Best wishes in your contest. Constance La France June 27, 2025 at 9:56 AM Nancy, thanks for the compliment and I hope you find your temple of trees in nature, Constance

Kim Rodrigues June 23, 2025 at 7:57 AM We can all use those places of solitude and beauty, a place to rest our head on Jesus’s lap, to be quiet, hear the birdsong, feel the breeze, to be still and know “that He is God.” Hugs! This is a beauty! Constance La France June 27, 2025 at 9:57 AM Kim, I love your beautiful spiritual comment, like a poetic verse, thank you for the compliment, hugs, Constance