Carolyn Devonshire Poet Verse

Beseeching Love

Oh, the agony of love!
It takes courage to give your heart away
Knowing feelings might not be reciprocated
Tortured souls keep others at bay
For fear of being hurt
Don’t know if I’ll ever love another
Oh, the agony of love!
Why must every spark smother?
 
Oh, the envy of love!
See the happy couples hand-in-hand
Jealousy is overwhelming
For one whose heart is trapped in a can
Seeking to break out
Oh, the envy of love!
Is there no end to this loveless drought?
 
Oh, the fickleness of love!
He pledged his devotion
Captured my heart
And now he shows no emotion
His feelings wax and wane like the moon
Oh, the fickleness of love!
Is there a way to make hearts immune?
 
Oh, the tempting quality of love!
Remembering days when my heart would soar
Wonder if I should take a second chance
And allow my feelings to outpour
Permit my heart to be whisked
Oh, the tempting quality of love!
Is it worth taking another risk? 
 
Oh, the splendor of love!
The joy in my spirit has just begun
And I feel sure we’ll reach the stars
As he and I merge into one
So happy I finally took the chance
Oh, the splendor of love!
Why didn’t I see this in advance?


*Entry for Paula's "Beseech" contest

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Robert A. Dufresne April 4, 2011 at 6:44 PM You are awesome Lady Carolyn. Love it. I think it was Ghandi who said one who does not or will not love... is a coward. Always grateful for your comments.

Gert W. Knop April 3, 2011 at 6:55 AM Hi Carolyn, yes, racoons were introduced to that area in the 1930ies! Conditions were great and they really spread. They are so cute! Great poem you have written here, my dear friend! And thank you for all your kind commenst. Still have troubles with my arm.Best of luck in Paula's contest! Love, Gert

Louis Rams April 2, 2011 at 9:13 AM finding love the second time around always lifts you off the ground and your heart flutters yet does'nt make a sound.

Michael J. Falotico April 1, 2011 at 3:15 PM WOW, don't know how to comment on this.. Just an amazing entry from an open heart that is real and full of love...luv Michael

Doris Culverhouse March 31, 2011 at 2:12 PM enjoyed reading today...thanks for stopping by and re3ading some of my observations.l

Jancarl Campi March 31, 2011 at 10:03 AM Hi Carol, thanks for your comment on my "remember poem." My dad was a very kind man, I do miss him so. Now, I can only talk to his spirit. I cannot seem to write long poems, maybe I am getting too old to really try. I do enjoy reading your work and wish you well in the contest. Jancarl

Sidney Beck March 31, 2011 at 9:52 AM .....again good luck in the contest.......just popped in here Carolyn to say i know how much you like SEA poems.....maybe you might like the one I have done called SUNSET OVER THE SEA.....hope you enjoy....best wishes...Syd

James Foulk March 31, 2011 at 9:44 AM i like the second line it takes courage to give your heart away, so beautiful, and such a touching piece of poetry.

Kash Poet March 30, 2011 at 10:21 PM This is a gem from you Carolyn!Liked the way you described love.Best wishes-kashinath

Dr Hitendra Mehta March 30, 2011 at 10:17 PM Carolyn - Nice portray of facets of love. Best of luck for Paula's contest. Thanks for your appreciative comments on my verse, " seeing way in others eye". Best of Love at first sight happens by seeing into someones eyes as if drawn compulsively into it at first sight. Luv & best wishes - Hitendra Mehta

John Freeman March 30, 2011 at 5:55 PM I didn't get into the challenge of this contest, Carolyn, though I applaud you! Swell job, no luck needed. Agape, Moses

Carol Fillmore March 30, 2011 at 4:56 PM Yes, the chills are usually associated with the flu...so maybe I have a hybrid...'a colflu'? lol I've had a flu shot so am a bit perplexed why I'm getting flu-like symptoms. Thought the shot was supposed to protect totally --- apparently not. Of course, I approach this 'colflu' with humour, what else can I really do?? love 'Sneezy' aka Carol

Dr.Ram Mehta March 30, 2011 at 3:49 PM Love in different stages and of different splendors with beautiful expressions, Carolyn

Elaine George March 30, 2011 at 3:29 PM A MASTERPIECE! Carolyn. A #1winner for sure. Lainie

Andrea Dietrich March 30, 2011 at 2:37 PM wow, you did this very well. And you chose such a great topic, Why didn't this occur to me?? Love has got to be one of the most obvious choices and I did not even think of it. See,this is my problem, CArolyn. I cannot think what "topic" to choose for this contest so unless I come up with something fast, I think I will just be too late! Good luck, but I really don't think you need it!!

Joyce Johnson March 30, 2011 at 11:00 AM This is wonderful Carolyn. Thank you for commenting on "Coming of Age". It won me a lariat poet nomination on cowboy.com. You can go there just google Joyce Johnson cowboypoetry.com I have more cowboy poetry. Glen Enloe is on there too. Love, Joyce.

Nette Onclaud March 30, 2011 at 12:24 AM you were into the depths of your soul here, carols.. love the heightened pattern and slow gush of emotion as only your love's waves can contain... a sure winner, wow! :) huggs, nette

James Peranteau March 29, 2011 at 9:59 PM This is so fine my dear poetic friend ! Oh yesssssss ! LOL, I can't belive that your awesome thoughts splurged that I could read it with; ENVY ! *smiles* Awesome Carolyn ! To mine favz, if'n ya don't mind ......much love, james

Caroline Cécile Delacroix March 29, 2011 at 9:37 PM Oh and good luck in the contest! :)

Caroline Cécile Delacroix March 29, 2011 at 9:36 PM Is it a true story, Carolyn?! I would be so happy for you if that is the case. I'm so glad you took that step. A great write, my friend, inspiring and I can relate. Be well. Caroline.

Carol Fillmore March 29, 2011 at 5:13 PM Wonderful Carolyn! Excellent write, best of luck in the contest, my friend:)

Jancarl Campi March 29, 2011 at 4:06 PM I usually do not like reading long poems, but I enjoyed this one. Once hurt it can be hard to love again. But I took the chance and fell in love again. This time is was so different and so powerful. Perhaps because I was loved back. It has worked for 36 years and still going strong. Take care, Jancarl

Sara Kendrick March 29, 2011 at 3:36 PM Reads like winning material..I enjoyed the different feelings that love can bring into one's life..The last with splendor is very emotive..When one has been hurt whether through death or one being told that they are not loved anymore, it can be hard to love again for fear of experiencing the pain..Thanks for stopping by and most of my poems are on a deeper level if one just looks..Sara

Diane Locksley March 29, 2011 at 3:34 PM I like the way your view of love evolved from sad to happy in this poem. I tried to write for this contest, but just couldn't follow the form. Good luck! Best to you, Diane

Carrie Richards March 29, 2011 at 2:27 PM Oh....I love the resolution of happiness in the ending stanza!!! What a wonderful example for the Beseech Me contest!!! Good luck...looks like a winner!! Love, Carrie

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