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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
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020


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Date: 8/11/2021 12:22:00 PM
My sincere sympathy.
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Date: 3/4/2021 5:54:00 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.
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Date: 1/5/2021 9:30:00 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
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Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 1/7/2021 1:27:00 PM
It's my brother's wife who died. They have six grown children. A sad holiday. Hope yours was better, Phyllis!
Date: 1/3/2021 6:35:00 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
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Date: 12/30/2020 12:14:00 PM
Such a sad loss. A prayer and a hug for you and your family. May the New year bring Comfort and perspective.
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Date: 12/29/2020 2:29:00 AM
excellent poem shared
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Date: 12/28/2020 12:44:00 PM
love this, especially with the upbeat final lines x
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Date: 12/28/2020 12:30:00 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
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Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 12/28/2020 8:39:00 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
Date: 12/27/2020 10:31:00 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
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Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 12/28/2020 8:40:00 AM
Thank you, Lainy. Hope you had a wonderful Christmas!
Date: 12/26/2020 6:06:00 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
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Date: 12/26/2020 2:40:00 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
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Date: 12/24/2020 12:27:00 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.
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Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 12/28/2020 8:42:00 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!
Date: 12/22/2020 11:44:00 AM
It is curtains for all of us, so let us hope for peaceful and painless passings! Aloha! Rico
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Date: 12/22/2020 6:01:00 AM
A somber story of a world gripped with grief, and hope, once lost, is slowly making a comeback, Well written Carolyn..
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Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 12/22/2020 8:19:00 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
Date: 12/21/2020 4:07:00 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
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Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 12/22/2020 8:31:00 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.
Date: 12/21/2020 3:06:00 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.
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Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 12/22/2020 8:32:00 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!
Date: 12/21/2020 2:01:00 PM
It is the ideal situation that one grieves over the departed, but rejoice on those left behind. ~~
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Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 12/22/2020 8:33:00 AM
Indeed, it's our only choice if we want to move forward. Thanks for reading, Victor!
Date: 12/21/2020 1:33:00 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
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Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 12/22/2020 8:17:00 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
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