Devonshire

oh what it must be like 
to have a name like Devonshire
a name so Royal
belonging to empires

chisslied in stone
in swanky neighborhoods
streets with large gates
or statues stood

the name of the restaurant
or the name on the deed
so high up in the building
somewhere having tea

a heavily Britished accent
with eyes half way closed
a chin lifted up
wearing butler clothes

they really do wear ascots
like they do on t.v.
but we'll never see them
there to high to see

away in their clubs
or on the golf course
watching the symphony
or getting divorced

you might catch a glimpse
of them if you travel abroad
sunning topless on beaches
or bottle popping at night

their such a restless little crowd
to them the world is small
they wrestle with there empires
and try to take it all

i hope i didn't offend anyone
by using their name
i sat down to write this poem 
and this is what came

any similarities 
to persons we know
is purely coincidental
it's just part of a show

Copyright © | Year Posted 2009



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Date: 11/23/2009 7:14:00 AM
Good job, John and especially happy you included the two last verses-as you may know Carolyn Devonshire is a lovely member of our SP family. Besides that, good write! Thanks for sharing. Peace and love, Audrey
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Date: 11/20/2009 2:24:00 PM
Kool poem John, Devonshire is in fact a county in England. A very strong nautical area, many famous sailing gentlemen were born there as History informs us. There have even been ships in the Royal Navy called HMS Devonshire, in fact the last one was sunk in the Atlantic testing the Mark 24 - Mod-2 Tigerfish Torpedo. But Carolyn is much more beautiful than a Destroyer >> thx for your confused comment on " Leggy Bird and a Vintage Wine >> Koolio >> James
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Date: 11/19/2009 6:05:00 PM
John you sure picked a winner with this one. Carolyn is definitely top shelf in my books. Thanks for the comment. God Bless. Ron
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Date: 11/19/2009 5:09:00 PM
I used to live on Devonshire Drive in Shaker Heights, OH years ago.. seemed the people on that street were as u described in the poem.. but certainly, our Carolyn is too beautiful of a person so I know its not about that Devonshire.. great wording John and nice read.. enjoyed something a little different tonight.. thankxxx for sharing... luv... Linda-Marie, P.E.P.S. "Sweetheart"
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Date: 11/18/2009 11:24:00 PM
Devonshire,,the name reminds me of a magical place and of a magical friend,,at our site,,coincidence it is..lovely poem indeed-Charma
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Date: 11/17/2009 10:09:00 AM
I see Carolyn read this one. She is, by your definition, definitely a Devonshire. Love, daver
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Date: 11/16/2009 4:11:00 PM
Very nice poem John...enjoyed...Marty Soup Mail
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Date: 11/15/2009 10:56:00 AM
Very coincidental, indeed! LOL - Really enjoyed reading this. In fact, I have company now and they enjoyed it as well. "Devonshire" was my late husband's name and I have always associated it with a tiny English village. However, I doubt there is any topless bathing near this village in my mind. Much love and thanks for sharing this delightful read, Carolyn (to my faves, of course, dear)
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Date: 11/14/2009 8:04:00 PM
Lovely poem .. Pam
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Date: 11/14/2009 11:44:00 AM
Yes it is a beautiful name, goes along with the fame,Smile! God's best, Sincerely, Moses
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Date: 11/13/2009 7:38:00 PM
Well it's a "good show" John ! Thank you for the little trip. .... and your gracious comments - Robert
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Date: 11/13/2009 4:35:00 PM
Great write here, John ... please fix Line #6 with the word "neighborhood" and then it will indeed be perfection worthy of a Devonshire ... LOL ... you can't be serious ... Sara Palin for President or is she sitting on a Lofty Precipice? ... LOL ... Tina Fey nailed her... smile ...
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Date: 11/13/2009 12:30:00 PM
I am so happy that your excellent poetry was included in my day of enjoyable reading. May you have a wonderful weekend filled with love, fun, and loads of inspiration John. Love, Carol
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Date: 11/12/2009 4:48:00 PM
funny,
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