Constance La France Poet Acrostic

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With Bated Breath

Walking up the winding path
inside the cemetery where my family is buried;
the path leads me through the oldest parts, and I recall
haunted stories of childhood.

Breathless, I walk faster and whisper a prayer;
another turn, then another, oh am I lost!
Turning around in circles-  I see through trees the sun;
even the hushed angels sigh for me as quickly I walk
down a path familiar-  finding my family tomb.

Butterflies dance and twirl, and
reaching branches of willows drape the stone;
everything is still and quiet, even though birds sing, oh 
a red rose in my hand is now wilted dead;
the words engraved I now read with bated breath, I remember
happy blissful memories and sadly, too soon deaths.

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August 21, 2019


Poetry/Acrostic/With Bated Breath
Copyright Protected, ID 19-1174-813-02
All Rights Reserved.  Written under Pseudonym.


Written for the contest, Pick A Title, Vol. 8 - Acrostic
sponsor, Edward Ibeh, Title Chosen #5, With Bated Breath

Second Place

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Connie Marcum Wong September 9, 2019 at 5:35 AM A beautiful yet poignant entry Constance. Congratulations on your deserving win! xxoo Constance La France September 9, 2019 at 2:17 PM Connie,thank you for the compliment and congratulations.

Regina Mcintosh September 7, 2019 at 9:59 PM This is such a gem. I enjoyed it immensely. Thank you for the gift. God bless you and congratulations. Constance La France September 9, 2019 at 2:18 PM Regina, thank you for the compliment and the congratulations.

Anne-Lise Andresen September 7, 2019 at 2:58 PM - A place to find silence and peace, beautifully written D.H. :) - Congratulations on your win :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Constance La France September 9, 2019 at 2:19 PM Anne-lise, thank you for the beautiful and the congratulations.

Edward Ibeh September 7, 2019 at 12:02 PM Just a fabulous, well-written poem, Constance:-) Congratulations on your win in my contest! Constance La France September 9, 2019 at 2:20 PM Edward, thank you for another inspiring contest and for my great placement.

Warren Doll August 26, 2019 at 6:06 PM Such a beautiful, descriptive, poem full of love, Dear Heart. The photo you posted is perfect. Warmest Wishes~ Warren Constance La France September 9, 2019 at 2:22 PM Warren, thank you for the beautiful and nice comment.

Panagiota Romios August 25, 2019 at 10:53 AM This so so thoughtfully and wonderfully written. The stillness of cemeteries I'd forever, a memorable thing. Best wishes Panagiota Constance La France September 9, 2019 at 2:23 PM Panagiota, thank you for visiting and for the compliment.

Timothy Mcguire August 21, 2019 at 9:39 PM Nice Poem, Reminds me of my childhood walks to see my departed relatives. Constance La France September 9, 2019 at 2:24 PM Timothy,thank you for visiting.