Evolution of a Life Shared

love born ‘neath star sequins

a hand extended and life’s slow dance begins

confidential whispers exchanged

vows professed on a sun-kissed beach

eternity held in promises

leaping dolphins revel in joy

and they return when azure skies beckon the first-born’s toes to touch the ocean
 
       when the family erects sandcastles while waves lap the shore

             when the birds have left the nest as autumn fog covers the sea 
  
               when aging lovers see sunset casting a pink aura on lazy clouds
 
                    when the final glimmer of light surrenders to celestial curtains 

until the surviving spouse emits a sigh in the solitude of darkness 
 


*Entry for Nik Kulik's “Darn, I Wish I Wrote Whis” Contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Brown Avatar
June 5, 2012 at 11:25 AM
A belated congratulations on your placement in Nikko's contest Carolyn. Love, Carol
Poet Avatar
June 4, 2012 at 11:36 AM
Very good imagery here Carolyn!Congrats on your win in Nikko's contest.
Williams Avatar
June 3, 2012 at 2:22 AM
Carolyn congrats on your win..David
K. Avatar
June 2, 2012 at 10:48 AM
Hi Carolyn! How are you? Thank you so much for entering this very heartfelt and nostalgic piece in my contest-- I remember reading this from before and I always get moved when I read it-- that last line especially gets to me... Super congrats on your win :D
Brumley Avatar
August 8, 2011 at 11:13 AM
I'll see you in that morning I rise my death adorning, that blessed day I'm done with mourning:) Lovely verse Carolyn.
Mehta Avatar
August 6, 2011 at 2:07 AM
Many congratulations Carolyn on making it to first round of winners in Poetrysoup International Poetry contest. Winning wishes for the final round. Luv & Best wishes - Hitendra Mehta
Guzzi Avatar
August 3, 2011 at 8:38 PM
Oh my romantic and maudlin at the same time!! A fine write a winner moving foward! Congrad's Light & Love
Roberts Avatar
August 2, 2011 at 11:22 AM
just beautiful, congrats on this entry making the first round in the PS contest
Brown Avatar
July 11, 2011 at 4:25 AM
Congratulations on your win Carolyn in Brian Strand's "Poeta" contest. Love, Carol
Johnson Avatar
July 9, 2011 at 12:56 PM
I am surprised this was not among the 1's. I am still trying to figure out what Brian wants at time.s I like this one a lot and know there is lots of emotion and truth in it. Love, joyce
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March 6, 2011 at 8:54 AM
I lived many a year on a beach of the Ocean Atlantic. I miss that place! Your poem took me there for a moment! Only I long to return, so I will have to read again, and again... Thank YOU! ~JS Lambert
Brown Avatar
February 21, 2011 at 11:56 AM
Congratulations on your win Carolyn in Rick's contest "The Pink Evening Sky". Love, Carol
Inka Avatar
February 12, 2011 at 11:15 PM
Way to rock the free verse. In fairness though the sky in my neighborhood could not possibly inspire a poem of such vivid beauty. Smog and pigeons just don't cut it lol. congrats on the victory Joe
Calhoun Avatar
February 4, 2011 at 11:48 AM
Hi Carolyn - I'm trying to catch up on all the poems I've missed. My college classes take up so much of my time. Loved this! Congratulations on your deserved WIN in Rick's contest. Best wishes, Kory (KC)
Freeman Avatar
February 3, 2011 at 12:10 PM
Don't know how I missed this beauty Carolyn, "Congratulations on your top honored win with this great write. Agape, Moses
Kendrick Avatar
February 3, 2011 at 8:33 AM
Excellent opening line..Enjoyed..Congratulations..Sara
George   Avatar
February 3, 2011 at 7:33 AM
Breathtaking and profoundly movingl, Carolyn. Congrat's on your big win. Lainie
K. Avatar
February 3, 2011 at 12:50 AM
Coming back here to congratulate you Carolyn! Wonderfuland very stirring poem :) hugs
Dietrich Avatar
February 2, 2011 at 10:05 PM
I just knew this would score high, carolyn. Awesome poem and win. Congratulations. LUv, Andrea
Fraser Avatar
February 2, 2011 at 3:03 PM
Many, many congrats Carolyn on your fine win in Rick's fine contest with this lovely poem....:)
Puddifoot Avatar
February 2, 2011 at 1:31 PM
congrats on your 1st place win, much beauty in this poignant poem - I love 'star sequins' and 'celestial curtains'
Beck Avatar
February 2, 2011 at 1:15 PM
I'm very happy to see you again in the #1 spot....obviously well deserved ......you are an accomplished writer Carolyn...well done .......best wishes Syd
Haick Avatar
February 2, 2011 at 12:22 PM
Extraordinary work for a deserving Ist Place win, Carolyn!!! 'You also rock!! Love ya! Audrey
Maverick Avatar
February 2, 2011 at 9:49 AM
great 1st place result Carolyn, congratulations.
Mehta Avatar
February 2, 2011 at 6:06 AM
Congratulations on the first place win in the contest, Carolyn
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