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A Twisted Ploy

Somehow it seems life loses joy A game, perhaps a twisted ploy An end to those most tender years The zest is gone, but life goes on Till her last welcome breath is drawn False hopes reality now clears Somehow it seems life loses joy A game, perhaps a twisted ploy No one her age can still recall The charms of youth that did enthrall An end to those most tender years False hopes reality now clears Somehow it seems life loses joy A game, perhaps a twisted ploy

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L. J. Carber

Date: 1/13/2019 7:08:00 AM

Ah, Carolyn-- my problem may be I too well recall the 'charms of youth'-- well done,and congrats on your win!

Greg Gaul

Date: 1/12/2019 6:23:00 PM

Remembering so simple and true. But then, it may be just a twisted ploy. A rich phrase which makes a delightful verse. Just the right twist.

Paul Callus

Date: 1/12/2019 2:10:00 PM

This poem takes me back to my first year @ Soup, Carolyn! Enjoyed it then, still enjoy it now! Pleased to see it placing first. Hugs // paul

Vijay Pandit

Date: 1/12/2019 1:15:00 PM

I like the rhythm of this poem..the repeating lines spell the essence of your write..well done, Carolyn. Congrats on your win in Brian's contest.

Gary Smith

Date: 1/12/2019 1:08:00 PM

Lovely poem Carolyn, congrats. :)

Heidi Sands

Date: 1/12/2019 12:31:00 PM

Well done Carolyn! Congratulations for your win :)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 11/6/2014 10:20:00 PM

yes, one of my favorites finally appears . At least in top three!!! Congrats, Carolyn. I think I will fave this one.

Brenda Meier-Hans

Date: 11/6/2014 2:58:00 PM

I hear the loss, I feel a certain pain and also a longing for before. A fantastic write Carolyn. Congratulations on your win

Jan Allison

Date: 11/6/2014 12:18:00 PM

beautifully penned Carolyn i will attempt this form one day:-) many congrats on your win:-) Hugs jan xx

Dr.Ram Mehta

Date: 11/6/2014 4:13:00 AM

Carolyn, Thanks for the entry and congrats on the win,

Rajat Kanti Chakrabarty

Date: 10/22/2014 10:04:00 AM

Sometimes life's trigger does not work well. It happens. After all it's a game. game of life. LOVE.-----rajat

Paul Callus

Date: 10/11/2014 5:35:00 AM

What a beautiful poem, Carolyn! Sadness and longing there might be, but the write itself is a joy to read. We know that there is no going back, ever, but there is nothing wrong with riding on memories into the future. Have a lovely weekend....Hugs // paul

Liam Mcdaid

Date: 10/10/2014 12:50:00 PM

love the emotions you used in this excellent pen carolyn

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser

Date: 10/10/2014 4:10:00 AM

love the flow.. :) and the message underneath it.. :D thanks Carolyn for visiting my poems.. :) GOd bless you always.. :D

Tim Ryerson

Date: 10/9/2014 3:32:00 PM

Oh my Carolyn - I have read SO many of your poems but could this be your best effort so far? I think maybe so...You have expressed your (?) pain and longing for younger years with class and elegance. Straight to my favs...

Daver Austin

Date: 10/9/2014 2:31:00 PM

Real joy is for kids. I agree. We'll never feel the real joy of a Christmas morning. As you say, life becomes twisted, a game of deception, childish innocence gone. Great stuff, Carolyn. Love, daver

Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 10/9/2014 2:39:00 PM

If only for a day, wouldn't it be fun to revisit a Christmas we had in childhood? Wordsworth had a poem called "The World Is Too Much with Us." It's short and worth the read. Thanks for reading mine.

Bl Devnath

Date: 10/9/2014 1:12:00 PM

A twisted ploy no doubt because some feelings are there which we absorb bodily and feel happy in certain age but the same thing we feel otherwise in next age and miss the same joy as soon as we grow due to evolution. Excellent poem carries a beautiful philosophy of natural life. Loved always, my lovely friend,bl

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 10/8/2014 10:40:00 PM

yes yes, I write about this all the time now. I LOVE how you did it, Carolyn. I know that you know of which you speak! Excellent.

Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 10/9/2014 1:57:00 AM

Thanks, Andrea. It's been on my mind a lot lately.

Sara Kendrick

Date: 10/8/2014 6:17:00 PM

Age can be a bummer..Thanks for the visit to my page..If this is for a contest, it reads like a winner to me..Sara

Maurice Yvonne

Date: 10/8/2014 5:15:00 PM

This is beautiful Carolyn. It speaks important truths.

Demetrios Trifiatis

Date: 10/8/2014 4:40:00 PM

Rispetto, presented through magnificent expressions wrapped in sadness! Wonderful, dear Carolyn!

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 10/8/2014 3:10:00 PM

I never tried this form dear Caroline,Your poem echoes the truth,cause I do believe there comes a time when life loses joy,but anything lost can be refound,and somehow its when life loses its sparkle that We appreciate its shimmer.Heart touching..I can feel every meaning both in your sadness and joy sweet Caroline.