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When Dreams Become Nightmares

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The news brought heartache; her dreams were dashed In a sensuous, ebony gown, she had waited for her man Till her soldier met his fate in Afghanistan Her loss now lives on where nightmares are stashed * August 7, 2020 “Be Inspired” Poetry Contest Sponsored by: Regina McIntosh

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Jack Horne

Date: 10/25/2020 12:56:00 PM

oh, such a heartbreaking write - but so sadly true for many

Gershon Wolf

Date: 8/12/2020 6:35:00 PM

Very creative write, methinks... (Truth be told, I don't know how you did it. That picture did absolutely nothing for me! lol). Good one, Carolyn! :) gw

Charles Messina

Date: 8/11/2020 3:19:00 AM

Hello Dear, Carolyn. Excellent entry for the contest. Hope you are doing well and keeping safe. Best wishes in the contest. Love & hugs.. Charlie

Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 8/11/2020 3:43:00 PM

Couldn't visit family in NJ this summer, Charlie, and my cousin's wedding there was postponed. I guess we're all doing what we must to survive. It's great to hear from you!

Joanna Daniel

Date: 8/11/2020 2:23:00 AM

Horrible indeed, Carolyn...this dark poem is short and to the point:)well penned:)

Heidi Sands

Date: 8/10/2020 11:42:00 AM

This is such a good poem. Sadly so true for so many. Yes, tragedy plays out in nightmares as well. Very well done Carolyn :)

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 8/10/2020 11:20:00 AM

How horrible to have these nightmares Carolyn, expecting your man to come home but finding out he had met his fate in Afghanistan. Very sad but such excellent imagery. Well penned my friend Jennifer

Silent One

Date: 8/8/2020 2:25:00 PM

Heart breaking four lines.. When a loved one waits to be completed, but fate has other ideas...This looks like a winner to me

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 8/7/2020 5:53:00 PM

Excellent write, Carolyn!

Lindsay Laurie

Date: 8/7/2020 5:26:00 PM

Hello Carolyn ... the casualties of war are not all on the battlefield. Nicely written reminder Carolyn - Lindsay

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/7/2020 5:00:00 PM

very well interpreted. The picture can denote anguish as well as anxiety. Hope you had a great day. I had fun with Hyrum staying over. We noticed city pool is open and I hope to take the granddaughers there next week!

Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 8/8/2020 5:57:00 PM

Sounds like fun, Andrea. Have a great time swimming.

Rico Leffanta

Date: 8/7/2020 2:59:00 PM

Thank Donald for that! Aloha! Rico

Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 8/8/2020 5:50:00 PM

Hearing that Russia is offering a bounty on our soldiers is so disconcerting, but I'm not surprised the president has taken no action. Thanks for reading, Rico.

John Hamilton

Date: 8/7/2020 1:22:00 PM

Well done Carolyn I see another win coming!!

Vijay Pandit

Date: 8/7/2020 1:16:00 PM

So succinctly you illuminated her grief my friend..A powerful write, Carolyn--your poem tugs the heart. I am saving it in my FAVES.

Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 8/8/2020 5:56:00 PM

Thank you, Vijay.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 8/7/2020 12:33:00 PM

- I can feel her grief ... and her nightmare, Carolyn - Best wishes in the contest - Have a wonderful weekend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 8/7/2020 11:58:00 AM

This is so descriptive of the agony of loss and heartache, 'where nightmares are stashed' - so evocative -

Robert L. Hinshaw

Date: 8/7/2020 11:04:00 AM

Very well expressed, Carolyn. Alas, too many cases of this. Have a grand weekend - Bob

Tom Cunningham

Date: 8/7/2020 10:47:00 AM

So tragic Carolyn, a story we hear often, dreams becoming nightmares. Good luck in the contest Tom