Carolyn Devonshire Poet Rhyme

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History

Rising

from the

Sea

History Rising From the Sea

Treasure from the sea
Golden doubloon
Sixteenth Century artifact
By ancestors hewn

Earth’s history lays buried
Beneath five oceans
As undersea tremors
Create violent commotions

Freeing from Spanish galleons
Precious metals, gemstones
To greet early beachcombers
History on loan

Memories of bygone ages
Scattered on the sand
Finally kissed by sun again
While in a searcher’s hand

I pursue this morning trek
With Atlantis on my mind
Seeking proof at last
In treasures I might find

When ancient civilizations
Seem to disappear
Comb the beach, you might find
The evidence is here

For like a phoenix rising
New finds appear each day
And I’ll not stop searching
Till doubts I can allay

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Jack Horne June 9, 2021 at 11:54 AM oh, love this one - awesome, hon Carolyn Devonshire June 11, 2021 at 11:50 AM It was a natural fit for an Atlantis theme. Didn't place, but I had fun writing it!

Kai Michael Neumann April 26, 2021 at 3:18 AM Brilliant. I will look out more on my beach walks. Kind wishes, Kai

Connie Marcum Wong April 14, 2021 at 2:13 AM Your Poetry has such a lovely mellow flow to it Carolyn. This is a brilliant piece peppered with history from our past. I loved it! Into my faves! Blessings xxoo

Andrea Dietrich April 7, 2021 at 3:36 PM A very cool way to mention phoenix rising, Carolyn. I admire how drawnn you are to the ocean. I love it too but you certainly know more about it than I do and have LIVED it!!! Carolyn Devonshire June 11, 2021 at 11:52 AM The underwater "Bimini Road" off the coast of the Bahamas is suspected by some to be a road once used in Atlantis. I am fascinated by oceanography. Thanks for reading!

Jennifer Proxenos April 5, 2021 at 5:37 AM Hi Carolyn, My dream was to become an archaeologist as it was one of my sub-majors for my BA degree. But life chooses its path for you and I only started studying at 45 years of age, but carried on to do my honors too. The thought of finding proof of civilizations of long ago fascinated me and still does. But I will certainly keep in mind what you tell us in your poem, especially as the whole family is going down to the coast for two weeks in May. Love your poem Carolyn. Hugs, blessings, Jenn.

Ann Foster April 4, 2021 at 10:59 AM Well written. I loved it... A fav... Have a wonderful day. Ann

Alexis Y. April 2, 2021 at 9:02 PM Hi Carolyn, What a great take on the contest theme. Your final stanza sums up your well written write very well. Great job:-) Alexis

James Marshall Goff March 31, 2021 at 9:08 AM Exquisite last line, Carolyn! agree with Paul, your book is a fine read! Carolyn Devonshire April 3, 2021 at 8:46 AM Thanks, Jim. Have a wonderful Easter!

Paul Callus March 31, 2021 at 2:17 AM The title tempts the reader to read, Carolyn, and the content does not disappoint! I am reminded of your book "Colonizing Atlantis, the New Earth"...a book worthy of reading. ~ Hugs // paul Carolyn Devonshire March 31, 2021 at 8:05 AM Thanks for reading, Paul. I didn't know you'd read the book, so thanks again. Have a blessed Easter!

Quoth Theraven March 30, 2021 at 8:44 PM Carolyn, 'Memories of bygone ages ~~ Scattered on the sand ~~ With Atlantis on my mind' I hope you find all the treasures you seek. -Richard

Harry Horsman March 30, 2021 at 7:41 PM Remarkable poetry Carolyn, so much of interest in there...

Gordon Mcconnell March 29, 2021 at 1:28 PM Lovely penning Carolyn, nice rhyme and flow really make it an eyecatcher indeed. Blessings, Gordon

Robert L. Hinshaw March 29, 2021 at 1:10 PM Spectacular write, Carolyn, a sure top winner for the contest. Beautiful foto of you with the catch of the day. I envy you - all I can catch around here are 12 inch trout! Thanks for your kind comment re Hanks' boots. Bob Carolyn Devonshire March 31, 2021 at 8:09 AM Bob, I caught the red grouper on a three-day charter excursion off Key West. You'll find some large fish there. Couldn't hold up the 50-pound Goliath Grouper for the photo. Thanks for reading! Have a blessed Easter, Bob.

Vijay Pandit March 29, 2021 at 5:35 AM Your poem is an ode to the rare treasures of yore, my friend. Amazing how they speak of the time when they got buried. Let the phoenix rise! All the best, Carolyn.

Victor Buhagiar March 28, 2021 at 10:53 PM Must have to be lucky to find a golden doubloon. Wish you luck. Carolyn Devonshire March 29, 2021 at 11:04 AM You'd be surprised at the treasures that turn up on Florida's beaches. Thanks for reading, Victor.

Judy Ball March 28, 2021 at 7:08 PM Wonderful entry for the contest Carolyn. Love it. Hope it's a winner. God Bless, JB

Robert Pettit March 28, 2021 at 5:22 PM With the market price of gold over 1,700 dollars a troy ounce, just finding one of those Spanish gold doubloons would would be well worth while! Enjoyed the wonderful write. Carolyn Devonshire March 29, 2021 at 11:03 AM Beachcombers here find many such coins. We have many sunken ships off the coast of Florida and treasure hunters are at work. Thanks for reading, Robert.

Terry Flood March 28, 2021 at 3:53 PM I always wanted to find a fossil on the beach... something no one had seen, ever. I wouldn’t turn my nose up at a golden doubloon though. Great tale, Carolyn. All the best in the contest. Terry Carolyn Devonshire June 11, 2021 at 11:53 AM Keep searching. They're finding all sorts of things are washed in with the tide here.

Mystic Rose Rose March 28, 2021 at 3:48 PM I think the ocean has a lifetime of trinkets, I am always amazed at what I find, when I get lucky enough to get near the sea. Hope all is well, sending love and prayers, your way Carolyn :) Carolyn Devonshire March 29, 2021 at 11:04 AM Thank you. I'll be spending Easter with my sister, so I'm very happy. Have a blessed Easter, Vie!