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Not once did our physical paths ever cross,
nor heard we each others voice.  But her
picture was observed after being informed                                                                                                                 
of her demise. After hearing the news, I did recall
that name Devonshire. But for the life of me, I could
not remember where or how, nor how long it had been.

I could not recall any communication via Poetry Soup.
So I searched the comments section-In/Out Boxes,
and found nothing from or to Carolyn Devonshire.
I could not let go of that name and continued searching.
I then wondered if maybe I had entered one of her contests.
It was there that I rediscovered Devonshire, and there, a whole new                                                                          
world of beauty and inspiration began, taking an entirely fresh turn.                                                                       

Indeed, our poetry paths had crossed rather pleasingly, and I proceeded to explore. I was pleased to realize that I had entered eight of Carolyn's contests in nearly three years. The first entry was themed, Happy 100th Birthday, and the title of my poem was 36,000 Days. I did not place in that first contest with Carolyn. However, the next seven contests would yield one 4th and one 5th placement, and five 3rd placements. I am blessed and  truly honored to have been critiqued and judged by Carolyn Devonshire.

I was deeply moved when I discovered that the last contest was judged on March 1, 2021 and themed, "Vanishing".  I was moved deeper still when I considered the first word of my poem's title-"GOODBYE Common Sense".     At this point, it feels like I know Caroyn and her entire family, as tears fill   my eyes.  My condolences to the entire family, and may The Lord comfort  you in your loss. Choicest blessing. Curtis, a friend.

081321PSCtest, Tributes to Carolyn, Constance La France
Tribute to a great poet. 1P
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