Constance La France Poet Free verse

Watered-Down Juice- Wdj

        Oh sadness, I am like the rose that fades,
                 withered, frail, colorless, and bland; 
                            my life has been many moments,
but one moment will ever dilute me.
         The moment I buried my son,
                  that memory stabs at my heart;
                            leaving my soul weakened and diminished.
and I become wishy-washy.
        A watered-down version of me,
                  so, I drink from the sweet nectar of life;
                               the claret of vitality,
the extract and essence of strength.
        I let the deep sweetness flow through my veins,
                   no weak liquid will lift me up;
                                only essence like blood will do.

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January 2, 2021

Poetry/Free Verse/Watered-Down Juice
Copyright Protected, ID 01-1318-169-02
All Rights Reserved, 2021, Constance La France

Written for the Standard contest, Watered-Down Juice
sponsor, Edward Ibeh, Judged 01/31/2021

Second Place

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Lonna Blodgett February 1, 2021 at 9:55 AM "So I drink from the sweet nectar of live" is surely a mantra we need to remember. Love it Constance. Constance La France February 1, 2021 at 11:06 AM Lonna, thanks for visiting and commenting and the love _Constance

Unseeking Seeker January 31, 2021 at 6:34 PM So eloquently penned! Amazing! Congrats on your win! Constance La France February 1, 2021 at 11:07 AM Seeker, thank you for the compliment and the congrats, it means a lot to me _Constance

Regina Mcintosh January 31, 2021 at 1:04 PM Congrats, Constance... on a wonderful win. God bless you with love and prayers, Gina Constance La France February 1, 2021 at 11:07 AM Gina, thank you for the the congrats and the compliment, god bless you too _Constance

Edward Ibeh January 31, 2021 at 12:04 PM Wow, poignant and powerful, Constance! Love the formatting, too. Heartiest congratulations on your win in my contest! Constance La France February 1, 2021 at 11:08 AM Edward, thanks for another great contest and for my placement, and the compliment and congratulations, appreciate _Constance

Regina Mcintosh January 3, 2021 at 8:19 AM Wonderful, powerful and haunting... a real gem you've created, capturing the theme brilliantly. Love to you and blessings too Constance La France January 3, 2021 at 1:41 PM Gina, thanks for the compliments, appreciate your visit to my poem _Constance

L Milton Hankins January 2, 2021 at 9:27 PM So well-conceived and well-written. Truth is, I could figure out how to compose something like "watered-down juice," wasn't sure of the meaning! Great job. Hope you win! Constance La France January 3, 2021 at 1:42 PM Milton, I took my time to write this and I am happy for the compliment _Constance

Justin Bordner January 2, 2021 at 6:58 PM This is profound poetry Poetess...in my newest composition I reference a Scythian Queen named Tomyris whom would deeply identify with this poem. You should look her up right quick, it would take less time than I'm investing in you right now:) surely your Son will continue to live and grow in the rich soil of your powerful heart...Justin Constance La France January 3, 2021 at 1:43 PM Justin, thanks for the visit and the wonderful comment, appreciate, I will for sure check your poem