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As Curtains Close

first step in my final journey 
stairway to universal consciousness 
celestial light lures
wonder captivates

life’s silent movie 
images rerun, stimulating recollections
no loved ones left behind
faint glimpses ahead
cherished souls linger in paradise 
spirits wait for my entry 

Earthly orb below grows vague 
colors begin to darken 
even Giza's pyramids
Eiffel Tower 
Broadway lights 
worldly realm's trappings fade
 
my spirit moves freely
no legacy do I leave 
just one final kiss
one last tear
carried upon swiftly vanishing memories 
curtains of wondrous night close

Copyright © Carolyn Devonshire | Year Posted 2019

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Andrea Dietrich Date: 12/24/2019 6:12:00 PM wow, this really shows your profound awareness of life Carolyn. GREAT poem and win for you. Here to wish you happiness though I know you are alone probably tonight. I hope you can find some company for Xmas day. Congrats in Brian's contest. Login to Reply

Brenda Chiri Date: 12/24/2019 9:29:00 AM Carolyn congrats on a top win!;) Login to Reply

Darlene De Beaulieu Date: 3/3/2019 12:06:00 PM Hello Carolyn Devonshire, this was a lovely journey. You should go to see the Gaza Pyramids it is very interesting to see that history goes back that far in time. Have a nice day my friend. Login to Reply

Billy Mlonda Date: 3/3/2019 10:20:00 AM An artistic way of presentation of the thoughts about a time we all gonna face.. I love it Login to Reply

Christopher Flaherty Date: 3/2/2019 6:03:00 PM Legendary What a Legacy Login to Reply

James Edward Lee Sr. Date: 2/27/2019 12:42:00 PM Yes, as the curtain closes such delight that you've written this piece such an awe sum write.. Brilliantly shines...Write on Carolyn Login to Reply Carolyn Devonshire Date: 2/27/2019 1:25:00 PM To me, death of the earthly body is just a transition to everlasting life. Thanks for reading, James.

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 2/19/2019 7:37:00 PM What a wonderful peaceful vision you have created in this lovely poem Carolyn. Just beautiful! Congratulations on your win! xxoo Login to Reply

Sandra L. Weiss Date: 2/12/2019 2:19:00 PM Beautiful, Carolyn. Wonderful imagery! Congrats on your win! Login to Reply

Line Gauthier Date: 2/9/2019 10:42:00 PM Beautifully penned, Carolyn. Bravo on your well deserved in. Login to Reply

Wendy Watson Date: 2/9/2019 1:16:00 AM What an amazing description,Carolyn. Many congratulations on your win. Login to Reply

Rob Carmack Date: 2/9/2019 12:14:00 AM Carolyn, thank you for your entry and congrats. Login to Reply

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 2/7/2019 3:27:00 AM - Carolyn, congratulations on your great winning poem ... writing about tears is a sensitive theme :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Login to Reply

Kai Michael Neumann Date: 2/7/2019 3:11:00 AM Congratulations on your win. I like this poem. Login to Reply

Kim Rodrigues Date: 2/6/2019 8:51:00 PM A final journey! Congratulations on your win! Login to Reply

Joseph May Date: 2/6/2019 5:09:00 PM A journey into the celestial realms..Congrats on your win.. Login to Reply

Ronald Kent Date: 2/6/2019 4:42:00 PM Orb or sphere, yours is a lovely way out of here. Loved reading! Congrats on the win. Login to Reply

Silent One Date: 2/6/2019 1:14:00 PM Life can be a silent movie... especially when there is no background music.. a deep and emotive poem Carolyn.. Congratulations on your placement in the contest.. Login to Reply Carolyn Devonshire Date: 2/6/2019 3:49:00 PM SO, I really enjoyed the theme you provided for this contest. You had some great entries!

Jennifer Proxenos Date: 2/4/2019 1:27:00 PM What an amazing write Carolyn - an infinite journey to a realm of the Divine and Infinite. I admire your faith, it shines through so vividly in this poem! Poetry Hugs, Jennifer Login to Reply Carolyn Devonshire Date: 2/4/2019 2:29:00 PM Faith helps us get through life's challenges, Jennifer. Thank you for your kind comment.

Vladislav Raven Date: 2/4/2019 10:20:00 AM Hi Carolyn, the final journey, one we shall all take. I look forward to the moment. Your words stir the emotions in the heart that reads this emotional write. This is such a wonderful write and I am sure Silent shall love it. A poetic gem that touches the heart so deeply. A Final Tear does bring forth a tear as I read each excellent line. A fave. have a wonderful Monday. Hugs....Mike. XX Login to Reply Carolyn Devonshire Date: 2/4/2019 10:32:00 AM Thank you!

M. L. Kiser Date: 2/4/2019 8:08:00 AM A new "Fav"; we all will walk that path but, you've penned it so eloquently. Good luck in the contest. Login to Reply Carolyn Devonshire Date: 2/4/2019 8:22:00 AM Thank you!

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart Date: 2/4/2019 8:07:00 AM Oh, lovely done Carolyn, I think Silent One will like this one <3 Good luck in the contest! xomo Login to Reply Carolyn Devonshire Date: 2/4/2019 8:24:00 AM Thanks, Maureen!

Vijay Pandit Date: 2/4/2019 7:27:00 AM You illustrate so well the heartbreaking finality we, as mortals, face. So inevitable it feels that we must take those steps in your photo..so sad but so real. A winning poem you wrote, Carolyn. Login to Reply Carolyn Devonshire Date: 2/4/2019 8:00:00 AM Some fear death, but some of us look forward to reuniting with lost loved ones. Thanks for reading and for your lovely comment, Vijay.