Carolyn Devonshire Poet Personification

Fickle Enchantress Luna

Armed with bows and arrows
I take aim at lovers’ hearts
Beaming down from the heavens
Through astrological charts

Many couples have fallen prey
To the intrigue I ignite
But slowly I slip into eclipse
Removing hope in dark night

Don’t call on me to raise the tide
That power is within your hands
And, perchance, if you beckon me
Lost hope may be strewn upon the sands

For I am known as the fickle one
Not a Goddess with gifts of permanence
And those who place too much faith in me
May be dismayed by my disappearance


*For Dr. Ram’s contest

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Connie Marcum Wong August 4, 2010 at 2:25 PM Carolyn, I am so happy to see this enchanting poem in the winner's circle. Congratulations! I loved it!

Canny Amah July 16, 2010 at 2:09 PM Dear Caro-lyn, congras! on your win on this contest ... 'tis well-deserved ... your write is loaded! keep fit! Canny

Andrew Crisci July 15, 2010 at 11:24 PM Congratulations on your well-desrved win in Dr. Ram's contest, Luna, the goddess of moon. Your words describe well the powers and intrigues of Luna. I am very aware of them as I watch it from where I stand...it is mysterious and disappointing unlikely any other planet. This is a superb write. Revel in your victory. You have SoupMail. Have the most magnificent day. Love and hugs, Andrew.

Susan Mills July 15, 2010 at 11:54 AM I love that word Luna. I often thought if I had a dog I would name it Luna. Or even another daughter. Your poem here is so superbly poetic. Congratulations on your win! Love, Susan

Adeleke Adeite July 15, 2010 at 9:27 AM Congrats on your well deserved win in Dr. Ram’s contest., you are such a great talent. Please keep your poetry pen dancing to the drum beat of your passion.. Be great and enjoy the honor. Love, always, Adeleke

Gerard Keogh Jr. July 13, 2010 at 6:31 PM Hi, Carolyn. It's good to see you up and posting again. That makes me happy and Susan, too. How's things in the Gulf? Soup Mail me. Tell me what reaction you got to various entries... All the best, Gerard.

Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen July 13, 2010 at 3:09 AM Congratulations Carolyn, on placing in the “Luna - the goddess of moon” contest with this imaginative poem. Smiles, Dane Ann

Jessica Arteaga July 12, 2010 at 8:58 PM such a mixture of things, I love the moon, congrats on your poem c:

Andrea Dietrich July 12, 2010 at 4:33 PM OH, I remember this one. Gad to see it made the top ten. Congratulatons on your fine win, Carolyn. LUv, Andrea

Kabuteng P.Ink K. July 12, 2010 at 1:06 PM What a unique take on the moon, Carolyn! Enjoyed reading about her in this light :) -Congrats on your win with this and thanks for your comments, yes sometimes it's hard to discern whether to give up on something or not... thanks again :) -- nikko :)

John Freeman July 12, 2010 at 12:09 PM I really thought your poem was one of the best,Carolyn, And thanks for your gracious Comment anyway. But unfortunately, I can't ever seem to get any sponsors to see my poems it that way. Smile! I'll have to try holding my mouth in a different way. LoL. Agape, Moses

Diiamond Rich July 12, 2010 at 10:39 AM Enjoyed this poetry this afternoon and looking forward to reading more from you. Have a great day.

Carol Sunshine Brown July 12, 2010 at 10:10 AM Congratulations Carolyn on your win in Dr. Ram Mehta's contest "Luna-the goddess of moon". Love, Carol

Amy Green July 12, 2010 at 9:03 AM Excellent personification. LOVE IT! Congrats on your win, well deserved.

John Freeman July 12, 2010 at 8:53 AM Congratulations, my friend on an excellent presentation in Dr Ram's contest. Agape, Moses

Elaine George July 12, 2010 at 7:34 AM Congratulation on your win, Carolyn - with this wonderful persoifications. Love, Lainie

Barbara Gorelick July 12, 2010 at 5:58 AM LNC..way to go! You are a goddess! BG

Dr.Ram Mehta July 12, 2010 at 5:51 AM Congrats on the 5th place win in my contest

John Rhinem July 9, 2010 at 6:36 PM Smile ~ Symbolism? Perhaps? Intriguing? Definitely! And beautifully brushed; they images of loves moments left amid their own hands and no others....Smile, so very profound "Beautiful Carolyn Devonshire!!!" ~ I would say that this is a treasure chest keeper of poetic art -- "Excellent" -- "My Love to You As Always," John! ~ Smile, "Have A Very Beautiful Night Dear," Bye!:) ~

James Fraser July 9, 2010 at 4:41 PM As we are, we only know a fraction of what her history holds. We guess so much as it shows our alleged knowledge where it fact it is minimal. Our minds on earth have evolved as we are here, and have been for thousands of years. Out there we are, but we have moved on because this side of the Galaxies only has one gem, and we are daily in the progress of ending it. You have captured our sleeping satellite wonderfully Carolyn >> James

David Byrne July 8, 2010 at 7:24 PM I can see the cherubs!

Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen July 8, 2010 at 6:26 PM This is an intriguing poem, Carolyn. Well written as usual. Good luck in the contest. Love, Dane Ann

Dakarai Cobb July 8, 2010 at 1:45 PM great write. good luck in the contest.

Daver Austin July 8, 2010 at 7:18 AM Yes! That fickle moon, always hiding behind the clouds. Stay cool, Carolyn. Love, Dave

Susan Mills July 8, 2010 at 3:41 AM Good luck in the contest! A much enjoyed read. Love, Susan

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