Carolyn Devonshire Poet Sonnet

A Debate of Conscience

Angel on my right shoulder battles devil on my left
Ever guiding my actions, saving my soul from bereft
Angels are among us, like Clarence on Stewart's bridge
Reminding us to avoid falling from grace at the ridge

My special angel's sweet voice sounds so much like my mother's
We each have a conscience that is unlike any other's
Spirits of loved ones who've passed want us to know heaven's joy
So we’ll reunite with them and eternal bliss enjoy

So, Mom, if you are listening, your voice overtakes evil
Helping me find the right path, you have mastered soul retrieval 
A wonderful life is bestowed by a righteous urging
From an angel observer seeking spiritual merging

My sense of right and wrong will still create battles ahead
But if I heed my mother’s voice, I’ll never be misled



July 2, 2011
For the "Me Against Myself" contest

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Zzzzz Zzzzz July 19, 2011 at 5:04 AM A good, thoughtful write. We are all tempted in this life, in many ways, and we do need to listen to our angels. If this contest is still running, I wish you all the best in it! Love, Robert.

Jack Horne July 8, 2011 at 8:00 AM Such a sweet and tender write, my friend. A lovely tribute to your mother.

Kash Poet July 7, 2011 at 3:21 PM An insightful write..I missed this one.Nice to read it.

Joe Maverick July 6, 2011 at 5:19 AM So much truth in this piece to my mind puts peace in my soul Carolyn, Good family mirrors God..may (God bless you and heal you)

Don Johnson July 2, 2011 at 5:55 PM little voices in my head, sometimes butter on my bread, concience sparks a better way, heed the call no other way, instead. xo, Don

Laura Breidenthal July 2, 2011 at 3:44 PM Wow, the essence of this poem is astounding! Oh, how I am glad of stumbling upon it today! Always, Laura