Carolyn Devonshire Poet Tanka

Blessed Trio

“Hope springs eternal”
a wise elder said to me
I never forgot
a strong cornerstone of faith
hope is found when needed most

I did not “find God”
faith was always part of me
in good times or bad
faith allows us to feel love
even for those who are foes

love is amply strewn
by all who have hope and faith
the blessed trio
travel lifelong together
escort us to heaven’s gate



*Written August 25, 2014

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Debbie Guzzi August 30, 2014 at 12:15 PM Comforting thoughts Carolyn & so nice to see you her more often lately! Thanks so much for reading and commenting on my verse. Light & Love

Frederic Parker August 30, 2014 at 10:52 AM a very spiritual write that allows insight into the poet's soul

Verlena S. Walker August 29, 2014 at 8:49 PM Congrats Carolyn on this excellent penned win. Verlena

Dr.Ram Mehta August 29, 2014 at 1:32 AM I love the imagery you have used to convey your thoughts in all the three, Carolyn. congrats

Dr. Upma A. Sharma August 29, 2014 at 12:32 AM Very wonderful n true write dear Carolyn! Loved the trio ,, but I think the basic building block is love n both faith n hope complement! Congrats on great win!

Sandra Haight August 28, 2014 at 8:17 PM Carolyn, congratulations on your win for that Blessed Trio. So well-written with wonderful imagery and so meaningful. Sandra

Faye Gibson August 28, 2014 at 6:21 PM How thankful I am for that blessed trio, Carolyn. This is a beautiful tanka. Congratulations.

Sara Kendrick August 28, 2014 at 3:11 PM Faith, hope and love are entwined together..I believe that all spring out of love..Enjoyed reading this one today..My work about addiction was just a work and not a real problem..It wasn't an entry for the contest for she wanted forms other than Senryu or Haiku..I was inspired by her contest though..Sara

Maurice Yvonne August 28, 2014 at 2:03 PM Great write. I am learning so much being here. Congratulations on your first place win.

Brenda Meier-Hans August 28, 2014 at 12:52 PM Well written beautiful poem. Congratulations on your win.

Jan Allison August 28, 2014 at 11:24 AM simply beautiful write Carolyn on your no 1 podium spot:-) Hugs jan xx

Elaine George August 27, 2014 at 1:36 AM So uplifting, Carolyn...Simply beautiful in every way. Lainie

Diane Locksley August 26, 2014 at 8:42 PM I know you live by these three, Carolyn. You stay true to your heart.

Andrea Dietrich August 26, 2014 at 6:33 PM wow, you went with all three. WAY to do it, CArolyn. I have to hurry and make Joe's dinner now. But I want to send you those footles. WHy do you call them football footles? I used to think all footles were supposed to rhyme that way. I don't even have any other kind!!! btw,if you want to just click on "forms" and then find my footles, you can choose any of mine that you like. I am fine with that. Let me know. Carolyn Devonshire August 28, 2014 at 11:40 AM Dear Andrea, I don't think you can have one without the other two. Blessings to you.

Daver Austin August 26, 2014 at 9:57 AM Hi Carolyn. Had no idea you are posting on the soup again. Caught your collaberation on whisper. Commented. Your poem sounds like you, able to keep faith even when things are going bad. LOve, daver

Dr.Ram Mehta August 26, 2014 at 7:18 AM The contest on the three is very educative and all-pervasive and equally you brought it all to the chore, Carolyn. Beautiful Tanka

Deb Wilson August 25, 2014 at 11:04 PM Such truth spoken here within these lovely lines Carolyn ! love, Deb

Maurice Yvonne August 25, 2014 at 8:37 PM amen. God Bless.