Carolyn Devonshire Poet Couplet

Coffee At Christmas With Joyce

It was at Christmas time that she invited me to her home
This wonderful Northwest lady that I feel I’ve always known
 
Her coffee pot was brewing as I entered her living room
To find her tree adorned with an angel who had died too soon
 
Little Joycie was but a child when God called her back to him
As we shared a cup, tales of our past and future were woven
 
A grandmother with a gift for words reached out and touched my heart
I brought a hand-made Christmas stocking, hoping joy to impart
 
A special connection I made with this talented poet
To be able to call her a friend, I am blessed and I know it



Written by Carolyn Devonshire and Dedicated to Super Souper Joyce Johnson
For Michael's "First words over coffee" contest

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Carol Sunshine Brown April 26, 2011 at 5:28 AM Congratulations Carolyn on your win in Michael's contest. Love, Carol

Debbie Guzzi April 25, 2011 at 1:32 PM I know Joyce would love this to happen. Lucky woman you too to have so many friends! Congrad's Light & Love

Caryl Muzzey April 25, 2011 at 12:22 PM Congratulations on your 3rd place win with this wonderful write, I enjoyed the read. Caryl

Tahera Mannan April 25, 2011 at 4:22 AM Just like Joyce this is superb. Many congrats my dear friend.

Sara Kendrick April 24, 2011 at 3:38 PM Congratulations on your win..Sara

Jack Horne April 24, 2011 at 7:16 AM Many congratulations, Carolyn : )

Kash Poet April 24, 2011 at 6:08 AM CONGRATS Carolyn on your big win in the contest.Enjoyed your poem---kash

Nette Onclaud April 24, 2011 at 5:05 AM ravishing, personal, warm! a lovely write that deserves a high win, carols.. special CHEERS for the super fine spot! :) huggs

Shani Fassbender April 23, 2011 at 8:13 PM Beautiful Carolyn!

Dr.Ram Mehta April 23, 2011 at 7:35 PM Congratulations on the third place win in the contest, Joyce

Elaine George April 23, 2011 at 4:36 PM This is just beautiful Carolyn. You two seem to have a very special bond. Many congrats on your WIN, in more ways than one. Love, Lainie

Constance La France April 23, 2011 at 1:48 PM Congratulations, Carolyn, on your win in Michael's contest with this beautiful poem, very nice~~

Gwendolen Song April 23, 2011 at 12:49 PM This is the heart-felt connection that poetry creates, Carolyn. You and Joyce have certainly bonded and this poem is a testimony of your friendship. Enjoyed reading your coffee with Joyce. Gwendolen

Andrea Dietrich April 23, 2011 at 12:36 PM PS as you can see, Carolyn, I am able to comment here. Are you able to do it yet and to see comments, etc?

Andrea Dietrich April 23, 2011 at 12:19 PM this one has a very personal touch to it and is a well deserved win for sure. Great visit you had with JOyce.She is a really wonderful lady. Congratulations.

Joyce Johnson April 23, 2011 at 11:29 AM So happy that you won with this poem with me as your friend. You are certainly popular in these parts. I think I counted four among the winners. Happy Easter. I am having a big crowd at my home. Love, Joyce

Michael J. Falotico April 23, 2011 at 10:42 AM Congrats my dear on your win in my contest!!! Your name was used alot in many of the entries, says alot about you and your work.. love Michael

Jack Horne April 13, 2011 at 2:47 PM Sounds like a real special time : ) LOL yep, I bet they cast a diva...

Gert W. Knop April 11, 2011 at 5:14 AM What a wonderful entry for Michael's contest Carolyn! Feel sorry about little Joycie!...Great read and best of luck in the contest!-...Love, Gert:)

Carrie Richards April 8, 2011 at 6:04 PM This sounds like a lovely meeting!! Enjoyed!

Nette Onclaud April 8, 2011 at 12:41 PM me again, carols..soup mail, heartie! :)

John Loving Iii April 7, 2011 at 3:36 PM and yes she is a fasinating woman to meet. john h loving iii

Sidney Beck April 7, 2011 at 11:24 AM A very sweet and touching piece, Carolyn, and no better a person than Joyce to receive such a lovely poem....I imagine it will be i n the winners' circle as it should be.....good luck....P S thank you for your very kind words about HITLER and MANCALLEDHORSE... best wishes...Syd

Audrey Haick April 7, 2011 at 9:23 AM Excellent tribute to Joyce, dear Seafaress! I am sure she feels the same way about you, "a true friend"! Love, Audrey

Robert A. Dufresne April 7, 2011 at 5:11 AM Hey that's beautiful, Carolyn. A meeting of two poets whose works I have admired deeply since I first splashed into the soup. Thank you so much for your kind comment on the lone pioneer. I appreciate it very much, Carolyn

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