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Chilled

The “Christmas Freeze” of ’83 left Mom’s prize Oleander wilted Bemoaning its demise, her heart gave way in the backyard Irony cast its spell in spring and revived the Oleander... If only it could have done the same for Mom *July 26, 2020 For Constance La France’s “Four Lines Poetry Contest”

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Gershon Wolf

Date: 8/2/2020 12:05:00 PM

'If only' is sure a tug on the heartstrings, Carolyn... Congrats on your #1 win in the contest. Peace, Gershon

Judy Ball

Date: 7/30/2020 2:08:00 PM

That's a beautiful tree Carolyn. Oleanders are hard to kill. Very hardy. I wish your mom could have seen it too. Congrats on your win with this fine write. God Bless, JB

Constance La France

Date: 7/29/2020 5:16:00 PM

Carolyn, congratulations on your win in my 4 line contest with this excellent write, a FAV for me and I love how you did your image _Constance

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 7/29/2020 3:49:00 PM

Congratulations on your win. So sad, so beautiful all one one. Hope the flowers will bring good memories. Enjoy your win and day with a hug..............

Maureen Mcgreavy

Date: 7/29/2020 11:34:00 AM

A chilling poem, well done! So sorry to read below that it is true, and that the tree was removed. Congratulations for your win with this striking poem. xomo

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 7/29/2020 9:52:00 AM

Carolyn, this is so sad, so beautiful and such a sentimental write. - Hope you are well and be blessed always - so well penned. Congratulations on your wonderful win! Blessings and hugs, Jennifer.

Line Gauthier

Date: 7/28/2020 6:45:00 PM

Very touchingm Carolyn. Lovely. Congrats on you top win ~

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/28/2020 5:54:00 PM

oh so sad, Carolyn. Deep and dark just as Dear Heart ordered. I am seeing all these winning poems and not knowing their placement, but CONGRATS!!

Jan Allison

Date: 7/28/2020 2:05:00 PM

i adored this the first time i read it carolyn, many congrats on your win:-) hugs jan xx

Aditi Mishra

Date: 7/28/2020 1:22:00 PM

This is such a touching memory Carolyn. The irony of destiny reflects so clearly in your heartfelt muse. Congratulations on your win with my blessings!

V. Deepa

Date: 7/28/2020 10:11:00 AM

Oh...such a heart wrenching poem corolyn mam.Each lines drips sorrow.:-( Anyways congrats on your lovely win:-) Keep inspiring us.Take care.With love~Deepa:-)

John Watt

Date: 7/28/2020 9:46:00 AM

Sad and touching, Carolyn, your Oleander a symbol of both life and death. The irony you describe is so poignantly portrayed. A well-deserving winner for these 4 powerful lines. My congratulations are heartfelt, my friend ~ John

Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 7/28/2020 12:11:00 PM

The white blooms make me think of purity and innocence. Thank you for your kind words, John.

Vijay Pandit

Date: 7/28/2020 9:11:00 AM

Back with congrats, Carolyn, on your well deserved first place win.

Gary Smith

Date: 7/28/2020 8:55:00 AM

Excellent Carolyn, congrats. :)

John Hamilton

Date: 7/28/2020 8:33:00 AM

Very touching words Carolyn, congrats on your top win!

Jenna Logan

Date: 7/28/2020 4:34:00 AM

Oh, how sorrowful are your lines, but how wonderful that they are honored in the contest. Congratulations, Carolyn.

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 7/28/2020 3:02:00 AM

- Congratulations on your win, Carolyn :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Paul Callus

Date: 7/27/2020 2:38:00 PM

An excellent poem ... beautiful and sad, pulling at our heartstrings, Carolyn. A top winner, in my humble opinion. Hugs // paul

Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 7/28/2020 9:00:00 AM

Unfortunately, after my mother's death, my father married a woman who took down the Oleander and many other beautiful plants. Thanks for stopping by, Paul!

Phyllis Babcock

Date: 7/27/2020 1:55:00 PM

A four line gem Carolyn. love phyl

Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 7/28/2020 8:59:00 AM

Thanks for stopping by, Phyllis. It's been a while since we last communicated. I hope you and your family are staying well.

Arturo Michael

Date: 7/27/2020 1:17:00 PM

Who knows...May it did...I like the write...Somethings we see, others we can only know...

Rico Leffanta

Date: 7/27/2020 12:03:00 PM

Ah, well, the answer to that is oleander is toxic, and you know only the good die young! Good luck in the contest! Aloha! Rico

Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 7/28/2020 9:07:00 AM

Thank you for sharing your sweet sentiments, Rico!

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 7/27/2020 11:54:00 AM

- Yes, "If only" ... so many times we think what we could have done ... or done differently ... heartwarming touching written, Carolyn :) - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs and love // Anne-Lise :)

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 7/27/2020 10:53:00 AM

Such a heart breaking contrast portrayed here, Carolyn, should do well in the contest!

Lawrence Sharp

Date: 7/27/2020 9:03:00 AM

A wrenchingly emotive write, Carolyn. Very well delivered.

Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 7/27/2020 10:54:00 AM

Thanks, Lawrence. This is how my mother died. She spent so much time in her garden that it seemed fitting.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 7/27/2020 6:28:00 AM

A sad verse Carolyn but how lovely that the flower lives on bringing you fond memories of your mother. Good luck in the contest Tom