In favor of my hardest day
I placed the make-up on my face
gave in to red this lipstick trace
The crimson words I had to say
would make him cringe, I knew that too
could not cure what I had to do
When we were done sauntered away
yet, based within was such remorse
but life had fixed a pointless course
High as I aimed, I could not stay
for my scorned heart had been betrayed
Wandering eyes had long since strayed
Barren-blue skies faded to gray
Forlorn I sit with tear's pale stain
never to risk soul's love again
Author notes
http://www.shadowpoetry.com/resources/wip/constanza.html
Constanza
The Constanza, created by Connie Marcum Wong, consists of five or more 3-line stanzas. Each line has a set meter of eight syllables. The first lines of all the stanzas can be read successively as an independent poem, with the rest of the poem weaved in to express a deeper meaning. The first lines convey a theme written in monorhyme, while the second and third lines of each stanza rhyme together.
Rhyme scheme: a/b/b, a/c/c, a/d/d, a/e/e, a/f/f.........etc.
A contest entry
- Form Poetry by AliceinPoetryLand.
1600 points, ended June 7, 10 entries
Honorable mention
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
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Comments
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Yes, love has a way of causing pain, sorrow, and a bit of an unwelcomed sense of loss. You seemed to scribe this form with little effort. You make me want to try my hand at it. LOL
Congrats on earning the Emerald Cup! It's been a while. I hope you are faring well dear friend.
Much Love & Respect ♥
Renee
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a good poem, ah love, it kicks us all about a bit at times, and battle weary, we stride ever onwards, to find more smiles and tears.
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A very poignant poem. So sad but beautifully penned in the form. Excellent indeed. The emotions came through very well indeed.
Thank you so much for your entry
Gaylene
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