Carolyn Devonshire Poet Sonnet

Notes About The Poem

 

Believe

 

 

 

Believe

Push back the curtains; see my hungry heart
It cries for love, yet no one seems to hear
For far too many have been drawn apart
And future aspirations seem unclear

A heavy-hearted world consumed by grief
Believing, still believing joy will come
Though hope’s been captured by a heartless thief
That leaves an empty seat once used by Mum 

Our brothers, sisters, children gather round
To mourn the passing of a precious life
But in my heart, some comfort I have found
From friends and family with blessings rife 

I’m thankful for the loved ones who remain
May they restore our spirits once again

♡Like0

Share Poem

---

Post Comments

Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.

Please Login to post a comment

Art And More August 11, 2021 at 12:22 PM My sincere sympathy.

Robert Pettit March 4, 2021 at 5:54 PM Reading this instantly reminded me of Eileen, my very closest friend of thirteen years who passed away in 2016. When she died, part of me went with her.

Phyllis Babcock January 5, 2021 at 9:30 AM It is a sad time to lose someone yet so many have lost loved ones this year. Sending a hug and prayers for your family. love phyl Carolyn Devonshire January 7, 2021 at 1:27 PM It's my brother's wife who died. They have six grown children. A sad holiday. Hope yours was better, Phyllis!

Judy Ball January 3, 2021 at 6:35 AM What a sad time to lose someone close to you. On my cousin's wedding day her father had a major heart attack and died so I know how you feel. Hugs to you and your family. God Bless, JB

Richard Lamoureux December 30, 2020 at 12:14 PM Such a sad loss. A prayer and a hug for you and your family. May the New year bring Comfort and perspective.

Mahtab Bangalee December 29, 2020 at 2:29 AM excellent poem shared

Jack Horne December 28, 2020 at 12:44 PM love this, especially with the upbeat final lines x

Harry Horsman December 28, 2020 at 12:30 AM Well Carolyn reading this gem, soulful and sad, yet the last two lines sure have restored my spirit again...All the best to you and your family for 2021..It will get better....Harry Carolyn Devonshire December 28, 2020 at 8:39 AM Harry, it was hard for my brother to lose his wife just days before Christmas. His six children are looking after him now, but they had an awful Christmas. I hope yours was wonderful, my friend. I didn't have your Australian address to send a card. Maybe you can send it to me for next year. Love, Carolyn

Elaine George December 27, 2020 at 10:31 PM These are such trying and humbling times we are going through, Carolyn...yet I believe the New coming year will bring light back to the world. You have written a very powerful and meaningful sonnet. ~ Elaine Carolyn Devonshire December 28, 2020 at 8:40 AM Thank you, Lainy. Hope you had a wonderful Christmas!

Panagiota Romios December 26, 2020 at 6:06 AM A great writer Caroline. Our gone relatives, are in eternity. They see our pain. Many feel we are dogs and cats, no soul.I pray they wake up" Grand tribute. Panagiota xx

Paul Callus December 26, 2020 at 2:40 AM Losing dear ones is sad, and being Christmas time makes it even worse, Carolyn. At least there is the knowledge of eternal life. Hugs // paul

Jennifer Proxenos December 24, 2020 at 12:27 PM Dear Carolyn, You tugged at my heart strings, with your heartfelt emotional and loving tribute to your Mom. I hope you find peace, love and comfort from friends and family in your life on Christmas Day and the memories of your mom and your sister in law will always be there, keep them in your heart my friend, but both of them want you to have a Happy Christmas. Hugs, Jennifer. Carolyn Devonshire December 28, 2020 at 8:42 AM It was my sister-in-law who passed a few days before Christmas. She and my brother had six children. It was a hard Christmas for them. I hope yours was much better!

Rico Leffanta December 22, 2020 at 11:44 AM It is curtains for all of us, so let us hope for peaceful and painless passings! Aloha! Rico

Joseph May December 22, 2020 at 6:01 AM A somber story of a world gripped with grief, and hope, once lost, is slowly making a comeback, Well written Carolyn.. Carolyn Devonshire December 22, 2020 at 8:19 AM Yes, it's encouraging to have vaccines now. It will take some time to recover, but we do have some hope. Thanks for reading, Joseph. Merry Christmas, Carolyn

Alexis Y. December 21, 2020 at 4:07 PM Hi Carolyn, It is so heartbreaking when we lose a loved one. They live on in memories and hearts, and they would want us to make new memories with our loved ones still here. Excellent job. Best wishes in the contest. Have a great day:-)Alexis Carolyn Devonshire December 22, 2020 at 8:31 AM Thanks, Alexis. My brother's wife Linda died last Sunday. They had six children. I was thinking of the feasts Linda prepared every Christmas for her children and their families. If the family is together this year, she will be missed.

Vijay Pandit December 21, 2020 at 3:06 PM I really like how you lifted the curtain on how the world feels--unfolding emotions that dwell in grief. Yet, there is much to live for ---Believing, still believing joy will come...very well said! Your up beat ending is just the right message of much needed hope. Lovely evocative Sonnet, Carolyn. All the best. Carolyn Devonshire December 22, 2020 at 8:32 AM I'm so glad my intended meaning came across for you, Vijay. It is the time of year to focus on hope. Have a wonderful holiday!

Victor Buhagiar December 21, 2020 at 2:01 PM It is the ideal situation that one grieves over the departed, but rejoice on those left behind. ~~ Carolyn Devonshire December 22, 2020 at 8:33 AM Indeed, it's our only choice if we want to move forward. Thanks for reading, Victor!

Tom Cunningham December 21, 2020 at 1:33 PM Its devastating when our loved ones pass but they leave behind precious memories for us, a very emotional sonnet Carolyn that many will identify with. Good luck in the contest Tom Carolyn Devonshire December 22, 2020 at 8:17 AM We hold on to the memories, but we also must move forward. Thank you for your comments, Tom. Many blessings to you this holiday season! Hugs, Carolyn