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He and She by Carolyn Devonshire

He swings his arms and strides ahead
     She walks three steps behind

The center of the universe
     Cares not what’s on her mind

The bacon? Oh, he brings it home
     Though she works longer hours

He smiles and sees his savings grow
    But what she earns is “ours”

One day he’ll leave; she’s sure of that
     Because he tells her so

She, too, oft’ thinks of leaving home
     But has no cash to go

A prisoner within his world
     The dreams she once had died

The man she loved will never know
     How many times she’s cried

This was Carolyn’s Poem submitted August 26, 2019
For Silent One's "If You Only Knew" Contest

This brilliant write spoke to my heart because I'd felt like this so often during my first marriage when I was married to someone who was jealous and selfish with his love. He always provided financially but was out of reach emotionally. I was so sensitive that I often felt like I was unloved and, on second thought, I probably was. This poem, I'm sure, could reach the hearts of many women who've felt this way in relationships. I believe Carolyn had a heart for the enormous struggles that tender hearts suffer. She was a writer who could reach the heart with her words and I'll miss her talent here at Poetry Soup. She was assuredly a blessing who shined her light across many souls. I hope to meet her in person one day when I reach my heavenly home and finally, face to face, I'll be able to tell her I appreciated her beautiful words and loving spirit. 





Celebrating Carolyn's Poetry: An Uncontest Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Andrea Dietrich
August 16, 2021

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