Notes About The Poem

Written, November 22, 2024
For The Contest, “Who I Am”
Sponsor, Constance La France
Form, Crumbling Verse, Created by Constance La France

Who I Am


              This time of life
        highlights the balance of my age;
      my past takes up more space than my future
        has left- and so be it. 
  My life is fulfilled by family- dear husband,
  three new generations- and I'm the matriarch
    to whom they come- I keep the fire
  burning bright for them- our past, present, and beyond.

              Creative arts-
        poetry and painting shaped me.
      Yet, my strong business flair hewed fine work skills-
       fulfilling retirement.
  I am learning to let go, slow down, and enjoy
  things as they are- no more tears or mournfulness for
    the sad times that darkened my days-
  because I've been blessed far past my expectations.
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La France Avatar
December 26, 2024 at 6:23 AM
Sandra, congratulations on your win in my contest, Who Am I, your poem is wonderfully written, I love it and the image, Constance
Rodrigues Avatar
November 23, 2024 at 9:27 AM
I especially enjoy your second verse! Wonderful, Sandra!
Haight Avatar
November 30, 2024 at 6:30 PM
Thank you again for your visit and encouraging comments, Kim! Hugs, Sandra
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