Carolyn Devonshire Poet Sonnet

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Better

Days

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sometimes when friends lose their mates, it's hard to know what to say.  Some special Soup ladies have endured this hardship in the past year.  Perhaps just letting them know we are open to listening and offering support will help them heal.  Connie and Line, this poem's for you.

Better Days

The sun will break again for you, my friend
From out of darkness into light, you’ll tread
Your grief, it will subside and may soon end
And I’ll be with you on the road ahead

Recovery’s road goes both up and down
These months without your mate have left you frail
But cast away the tears; you will not drown
It’s time that you remove your mourning veil

Look up to see the friends who stand by you
We know your loss, but struggle to express
And still, we’re standing by till you pull through
So when grief calls, don’t fret or acquiesce

You will not have to make this trip alone
A new start waits till past this grief you’ve grown

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Paula Goldsmith April 23, 2021 at 12:28 PM Back with Congratulations on this win. A beautiful write. A good friend can be of great help. Enjoy your day/weekend with blessings..............

John Hamilton April 23, 2021 at 10:35 AM A very touching write Carolyn, congrats on a nice placement!

Robert Pettit February 28, 2021 at 2:43 PM Another quality example that I can always expect from you.

Jennifer Proxenos February 9, 2021 at 4:58 AM Hi Carolyn, I just hope this vaccine will help, but if poorer countries don't get it sooner rather than later, the world has a mighty problem! A soothing beautiful poem written from your kind heart to two people who we all love and are here for them. Love and hugs Carolyn, Jennifer. Carolyn Devonshire February 11, 2021 at 8:16 AM On Saturday I'll make a 100-mile round trip to get vaccinated. Was lucky to get an appointment as I had been trying for more than a month. It's very important that all people have access. Thanks for reading!

Robert Lindley February 6, 2021 at 9:56 AM Absolutely beautiful poetry my dear friend. A top notch sonnet that speaks so well of the heart of its creator. A POTW contender in my book.. A fav, and truly an inspirational gift to the lucky reader.. God bless..

Harry Horsman February 2, 2021 at 10:55 PM Amazing poetry, Carolyn. Would be a lovely positive poem on a card whether, sympathy, or to anyone that needs a friend in times that will effect us all in time.

Judy Ball February 2, 2021 at 11:54 AM It's hard to lose someone you love but remember the good times together and it will help. Also remember that your loved one would not want to to spend the rest of your life in grief. A lovely gift for our friends , God Bless, JB

Josefina Costales February 1, 2021 at 3:07 PM Lovely sonnet, rhymes and meter well penned - regardless of the form the message will be comforting to those who have lost a loved one. Best

Connie Marcum Wong January 31, 2021 at 10:29 PM My dear sweet friend, your beautiful poem brought me to tears. I don’t cry often because I feel like I’m just feeling sorry for myself. By your words I know you truly understand what it is to grieve the loss of a mate. I try to keep busy but early in the morning and late at night is the most difficult for me.To know that I have so many wonderful friends here at Poetry soup helps me get through the days. I want you to know how much I appreciate your poetic gift. A Fave! Blessings xxoo Carolyn Devonshire February 2, 2021 at 10:57 AM It's okay to cry, Connie, as tears are a release. Many of us here are sad you have to go through this. Still, we'll stand by you. Hugs, Carolyn

Line Gauthier January 31, 2021 at 9:29 PM This is so heartwarming, Carolyn. How very kind of you. Indeed the loss of our husband leaves us feeling frail ~ that indeed sums it up so well. The friendship and support has been most precious through this. Thank you so much for the lovely poem. A FAVE for sure ~ Carolyn Devonshire February 2, 2021 at 10:58 AM Poems are born of strong emotion, Line. My heart goes out to you and Connie. I'm glad you are part of the Poetry Soup community, where people support each other. Hugs, Carolyn

Jan Allison January 31, 2021 at 12:14 PM your compassion for your fellow poets shines out so brightly like a beacon of hope during such sad times, a super sonnet carolyn, adding this gem to my faves:-) hugs Jan xx

Andrea Dietrich January 31, 2021 at 8:28 AM oh, just read your note. I had not even noticed that top part when I read the poem!! So sweet of you.

Richard Lamoureux January 31, 2021 at 8:23 AM A thoughtful and soothing write. Hugs Rick.

Paula Goldsmith January 30, 2021 at 12:05 PM Congratulations on your win. A beautiful and loving write. Life can be so very painful. A good friend can always be of help. Enjoy your win/day with blessings.............. Carolyn Devonshire January 31, 2021 at 8:00 AM I just read your Valentine's Day poem. Wow! You are very wise. Love must be given if we want it returned. Thanks for reading my sonnet, Paula. Hugs, Carolyn

Andrea Dietrich January 30, 2021 at 10:14 AM How sweet and compassionate you are. You are indeed a wonderful friend. I know at least two women for whom this happened last year. I am sure you refer to them. Were there others? Carolyn Devonshire January 30, 2021 at 10:31 AM At the top, I mentioned Line and Connie. Don't think they have seen the poem yet. There may be others who have lost their spouses too. Thanks for reading, Andrea.

Rico Leffanta January 29, 2021 at 10:45 AM The wonderful thing is they will see their late spouse in their dreams with the comfort of knowing they are safe from harm! Aloha! Rico Carolyn Devonshire January 29, 2021 at 12:10 PM Sometimes the dreams you describe seem so real that they truly do bring us comfort. I've had many of them. Thanks for reading, Rico.

JC Brul January 28, 2021 at 11:29 PM Ohhh so sweet of you Carolyn. Who will not feel comfort amidst the pain when one read this? Congratulations on your well-deserved win. Carolyn Devonshire January 29, 2021 at 12:11 PM And congrats on your win, too! Just read your beautiful poem. Wow!

Tom Cunningham January 28, 2021 at 12:41 PM How very thoughtful of you Carolyn, a beautiful sonnet you've written for them, Tom Carolyn Devonshire January 29, 2021 at 12:12 PM I hope they see it. Connie has started posting again. Thanks for reading, Tom. LOVE your cowboy poem!!

Jack Horne January 28, 2021 at 12:39 PM awww, what a beautiful & touching write, hon xx

Ilene Bauer January 28, 2021 at 11:40 AM very touching, carolyn! you've expressed this beautifully...

Vijay Pandit January 28, 2021 at 11:37 AM WOW! So tenderly and lovingly said, my friend. Every reassuring word says friendship at its best. So comforting to read your poem, Carolyn.

Jenna Logan January 28, 2021 at 11:27 AM Your sonnet is filled with love for Connie and Line, tenderly expressed.