Short Lafrance Poems

Yonder, not so “wild Blue” anymore, more a greyish, misty, warning.

©5/5/2023

Writing Contest - "Y" words Poetry Contest
Constance LaFrance - Sponsor...

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The blossom opens.
A perfectly shaped red rose,
Gilded by the dew.

                             Judy Ball

For Haiku Me Some Nature Contest by Constance LaFrance...

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crying over creeks,
weeping branches grace the wind--
the mighty willow





Written by Lee Ramage
September 1, 2011
Contest: Constance LaFrance~Rambling Poet’s
“Haiku Me Some Nature, Please”
Placement: Third...

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She sits upon commode, hold plastic-lined 

Garbage bin, pale, agonized

Prayer, God help me, please

Sponsor: Constant LaFrance
Thanks for the challenge..
Written: 09/04/2021...

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august horizon
ablaze in saturations
of tangerine hues



Submitted on September 2, 2021 for FAVORITE NATURE HAIKU contest sponsored by CONSTANCE LAFRANCE  -  RANKED 1ST

Originally posted on October 6, 2018...

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Vagrant thoughts
Hang about the corners
Of my mind
Idly tormenting each other
Daring
At least one
To take hold
Take shape
Cast a shadow
On the unknown.

©4/19/2023

Writing Contest - 'V' Words Poetry Contest
Constance LaFrance - sponsor...

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“Be happy in the moment, that’s enough.  Each moment is all we need.”

							Quote_Mother Teresa




The eternal present moment is oft riddled with doubt.

5/23/2023

Writing Challenge – B Quotes – Poetry Contest
Constance LaFrance - sponsor...

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bad decisions in the name of friendship
naïve but well intentioned
lessons learnt the hard way



AP: Honorable Mention 2022

Submitted on September 3, 2021for KIMO FORM OLD OR NEW contest sponsored by CONSTANCE LAFRANCE  -  RANKED 1ST

Originally posted on November 14, 2017...

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interrupted
by catastrophic silence
quiet…do you hear it
solitude-bells ring, index
on a bibliothec’s lips
a gesture with no point
butterfly-sand shut up 
in the hourglass

3/31/2023
Contest: Writing Challenge - 'Q' Words
Sponsor: Constance LaFrance
Theme: quiet
Syllables: 4/7/6/7/7/6/6/4...

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an early bird
                  a dew chilled
                                     worm
                                             daybreak 
                                                          tug-o-war

3/20/2021

Let’s Get Creative With Haiku Poetry Contest
Constance LaFrance sponsor...

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"Oft nature grants a prize-
    in fields neath summer skies."
                                   _by Poet

like golden sunrays
dancing neath the August sky-
sunflower beauties


March 2, 2022

Contest: H Forms - Traditional Nature Haiku Poetry
Sponsor: Constance  LaFrance...

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A marriage once in mint condition,

     now besmirched; fallen into decay

          Entangled in the meshes of infidelity;

              "other woman" leads husband astray



Writing Challenge - Decay - Poetry Contest (Winner: 2nd Place)
Sponsored by Constance LaFrance
Date written: 09/23/2020...

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small joys of spring~warmth

                                   star magnolia hosts a nest....

                                                          breeze carries bird calls  



Contest: Spring Birds
Sponsor: Constance LaFrance
Date written: 02/25/21



1small joys of spring~warmth 5
2star magnolia hosts a nest.... 7
3breeze carries bird calls 5...

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Leaves mulch to refresh the podzolic earth.
Cold air stimulates buttercups and crocus bulbs
Children pray for an elusive snow day!
The winter brings in the new year, refreshing life.
Avian migration brings new visitors to the bird feeder.
Warm drinks can be enjoyed...again.


For the Let It Snow-Winter contest by Constance LaFrance

Do the western USA people ever hear the word pogonip?...

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Listen to poem:

come sit with me a while, my darling
beneath this apple tree

come sit with me, my sweetheart
do you not recognize me

come sit and keep me company, my love
i’ll welcome you every season of the year

come sit with me, my precious
i’ll listen as you pour your heart to me



AP: 3rd place 2022

Submitted on May 23, 2021 to PERSONIFICATION POEM 150 contest sponsored by CONSTANCE LAFRANCE...

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Cardinal is my moniker
I care not
Words are nothing
My tweet is pleasant.
Fresh birdseed in the feeder.
Succulent worms came out last night
I got them quickly 
Slurped them up next to the marigolds
Night crawlers are so tasty
I preen as the dark ones come near
Looking for my mate 
The hunt delicious
This is enough to satisfy me

Written 7-11-2020
Contest Bird
Sponsor: Constance LaFrance...

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Oh Mary Lou
I’m so glad I know you.
I haven’t a clue
why I admire you.
Everything you do
makes me want you more.
You are someone I adore.
Would life be worth living for
if I didn’t see you anymore?
There’s one thing I implore:
Please don’t ever leave me.
You’re the one I want to see.
You set my soul free.
I want you beside me
until eternity.

For "Tell Her Story" contest sponsored by Constance LaFrance...

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February Valentine, let’s celebrate
Olive Garden we both rank first-rate.
Past fifty years we review
old love birds, brand-new.
Head to head,
true
vows re-said.
Two lovers break through
the next fifty we’ll pursue
toasting a wedding on the same date.
February Valentine, let’s celebrate.

January 24, 2023

Constance LaFrance
Writing Challenge, the Andaree

Andaree is a form created by Andrea Dietrich....

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The depraved man has been dispatched
But he leaves behind his spawn
And some of the dreadful plans he hatched.
The evil still lives on.
Our heros stand tall night and day
In protection of the The USA. 

By: Joyce Johnson 9/9/11

For Constance LaFrance contest  "Six Lines of Poetry, Please"


Constance did not think it worth even an hm.

Of course this was right after he had been killed.  Maybe the impact not so strong now....

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Endless is God's breath
 Everlasting  His gift of life
Infinite are His years
Eternal He so cares
Boundless are his dares
Limitless receives our prayers 
Bottomless pit from hell
Unbroken hearts grace saves
 Endless is His forgiveness, endless are His days, Hallelujah! - Selah


6/3/21
For Writing Prompt-Endless Contest
Sponsored by: Constance LaFrance...

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The Arizona Monsoons strike once again
 Violent light crashing up towards the sky
  Purple cloud chemistry flashes so colorful
   Bolts of spider webs splash through the night
    A tumultuous sky flares with charged energy
     That can strike down with certain death
      Watching safely indoors but still hold my breath 




         Written for contest I Form "Imagism" 09/19/2024
                        Hosted By: Constance LaFrance...

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(B)right sunshine paints the snow
(E)nlightening visions come alive
(A) winter day brings striking beauty
(U)nveiling the light in my soul
(T)rees bring delicate shadows
(I)nviting me to walk with stillness
(F)orging through trouble, calmly
(U)nderstanding winter’s message
(L)ight of love in a cold beautiful day

Heidi Sands

1/29/23

Placed 2nd in the  the Writing Challenge B Contest.  Sponsor:  Constance LaFrance
Theme word Chosen:  Beautiful...

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Wishing time could just stand still 
Divine perfection in every moment
Tonight’s unparalleled emotion shared
Frozen to be remembered for all times



- excerpt from my poem MEMORIES IN THE MAKING -


AP: Honorable Mention 2022

Submitted September 10, 2021 for "I" OLD OR NEW contest sponsored by CONSTANCE LAFRANCE  -  RANKED 2ND

and for contest 'ARBITRIUM DIVISA 2' sponsored by GREGORY R BARDEN - RANKED 4TH

Originally posted on June 22, 2019...

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she was not
the prettiest of birds
dull plumage
quite plain
no voice to speak of
but she knew
she had something
to contribute
to this big world
destined somehow
for greatness

before dawn
every day she awoke
and right on cue
would show up
to do her best
whatever that meant
she’d be there
to not miss her chance                  



AP: 3rd place 2020

Submitted on July 10, 2020 for contest BIRD POETRY sponsored by CONSTANCE LAFRANCE  -  RANKED 3RD...

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Chantelle Anne is my poetic friend,
our friendship will never ever end;
we both like poems quite dark,
she is my own meadowlark ...
and I pray our lives will always blend !

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April 08, 2022


Poetry/Limerick/My Forever Friend
Copyright Protected, ID  04-1446-386-08
All Rights Reserved, 2022, Constance LaFrance

Tribute to Chantelle Anne Cooke

Written for the Standard contest, Paean On Poets
sponsor, Margarita Lillico, Judged 06/17/2022...

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