Who I Am

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contest, Who Am I... sponsor Constance La France

              I hold the tears
        that have fallen on my journey
      I am old and the years have quickly passed
        an adventurous life
  filled with people and places from around the world
  and found that no matter where...people are the same
    whenever there is goodwill
  when finding warmth and compassion we all can share

              I am the breath
        that wafts through this journey called life
      and have weathered the storms that often come
        each year I grow older
  and find memories are a river to drink from
  yet, not a place to swim with shadows or drown in
    rather quench my thirst and move on
  as my journey is one I share though take alone

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Date: 12/24/2024 9:34:00 AM
Frederic, congratulations on your win in my Who Am I contest with this beautifully penned poem. I love the words and music, well done, Constance
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Date: 12/24/2024 11:37:00 AM
Thank you Constance for your patience and kindness...may you and yours have a Merry Christmas...Frederic
Date: 11/25/2024 12:54:00 PM
- ... "find memories are a river to drink from" ... sounds like a rich life, Frederic ... a beautiful bio poem :) - Luck in the contest :) - hugs
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Date: 11/25/2024 12:05:00 PM
With poetry like this, it's no wonder you've always been one of my favorite poets on the site. I especially enjoyed your second verse, Frederic.
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Date: 11/25/2024 10:09:00 AM
Absolutely beautiful, Frederic:) Very eloquent and profound. Great poem!
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