Carolyn Devonshire Poet Acrostic

Father of Three

Father of three
Arthur by name, the arts were his passion
Teacher of accounting, Little League, whistling
Heard on radio performing original children’s stories
Even tempered, steadfast mentor and protector
Raised by an aunt to be the father he never had
Singer, dancer, player of the sax and clarinet

Dad, this Father’s Day I stare at your portrait
And a few teardrops fall again
Your absence is never missed more than on Fathers Day



*May 19, 2021
For L. Milton Hankins “A Tribute to Fathers” contest

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Andrea Dietrich July 12, 2021 at 2:18 PM this is so lovely, Carolyn . I can't believe I never saw it until now. Belated Congrats on your win

Kim Merryman June 3, 2021 at 7:53 PM He sounds like a wonderful man, Carolyn! Your poem is a fitting tribute. Congrats on your win! Blessings, Kim M Carolyn Devonshire June 5, 2021 at 3:56 PM He was the best man I have ever known. My husband was a close second. Thanks for reading, Kim!

Eve Roper June 2, 2021 at 9:42 PM Carolyn, congratulations on your win. Enjoyed reading. My warmest wishes. God bless you. <3

Beata Agustin June 2, 2021 at 7:10 PM Wow! Congrats! Thanks for sharing this wondrous tribute to your Dad. Delightful and delighting from the start til the end. God bless you.

L Milton Hankins June 2, 2021 at 9:17 AM Congratulations, Carolyn, for your placement among the winners of my poetry contest. Very deserving! Carolyn Devonshire June 5, 2021 at 3:56 PM Thank you, Milton!

Judy Ball May 25, 2021 at 6:29 PM Lovely tribute to a fine man and father. God Bless my friend. JB

Gershon Wolf May 22, 2021 at 8:10 PM Wonderful tribute, Carolyn. Your father overcame a lot in being such a great father without ever having a father himself to model the role for him. ~ gw Carolyn Devonshire May 23, 2021 at 4:42 PM When I was growing up, all my friends liked my father. He didn't mind picking up half a dozen students after a school dance and driving each one home. Thanks for your lovely comments!

Connie Marcum Wong May 22, 2021 at 6:47 AM How fortunate for you to have such a wonderful father Carolyn. I loved this beautiful tribute to him. Blessings, Connie xxoo

Joanna Daniel May 21, 2021 at 9:02 PM Wonderful tribute to a wonderful father, Carolyn:)

Kim Rodrigues May 21, 2021 at 9:07 AM My dad plays the clarinet. We are missing my Mom. She died last month so I join you in those tears. We hoped she’d be here for Mother’s Day. Heartbreak. Great tribute to your Dad!

Sotto Poet May 20, 2021 at 1:35 PM A beautiful expression of love It's impossible to imagine him as anything but devoted to his children.

Juliet Ligon May 20, 2021 at 9:50 AM Beautiful, personalized tribute. It sounds like he was a wonderful father.

Regina Mcintosh May 20, 2021 at 6:00 AM Such a blessing to read and it is a inspiration for sure. God bless you sweet friend, love, Gina

Alexis Y. May 19, 2021 at 2:27 PM Hi Carolyn, It sounds like you had an amazing father. Best wishes in the contest. Have a wonderful day:-) Alexis

Rico Leffanta May 19, 2021 at 12:26 PM I liked best your comment, "I was blessed with a remarkable father!" Lucky you! Well done! Carolyn Devonshire May 20, 2021 at 6:53 AM Indeed, I was lucky. Thanks for reading, Rico.

Victor Buhagiar May 19, 2021 at 10:49 AM Great memories never go away. I know from experience. Lovely tribute. Carolyn Devonshire May 19, 2021 at 11:13 AM Thank you for reading, Victor.

Vijay Pandit May 19, 2021 at 10:09 AM Memories are all we have some point in our lives. A touching tribute you wrote my friend. Love for your father illuminates this poem, Carolyn. You have his blessings. All the best. Carolyn Devonshire May 19, 2021 at 10:30 AM Yes, I hold memories close to my heart. Thanks for your kind comments, Vijay!

Tom Cunningham May 19, 2021 at 8:44 AM Beautiful tribute to your father Carolyn, they live on in your heart and the happy memories that you made. Good luck in the contest Tom Carolyn Devonshire May 19, 2021 at 10:29 AM Thanks for reading, Tom. I was blessed with a remarkable father.