Carolyn Devonshire Poet Quatrain

If I Can Make You Feel

Although some are blessed with healing powers,
I can only offer comfort to you.
At your side I’ll be in your darkest hours
when your greatest hopes and dreams go askew.

Of monetary wealth I have little,
just concern, uplifting words to impart.
Feelings of trust are my best transmittal
when you feel crushed and your world falls apart.

For some it seems that friendship is fleeting,
but a commitment is what I can make.
As long as my true heart is beating,
take my unwavering hand when you shake.

If I can make you feel self assurance
when others have abandoned you in plight,
then count on me smiling -- a hope-filled glance --
a nonjudgmental friend who’ll not indict.



*Entry for Brian's "6-16” contest

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Phyllis Babcock January 2, 2012 at 4:20 PM This makes me feel good and now how are you doing Carolyn. Best wishes for 2012 my friend. love phyl

Barbara Gorelick December 10, 2011 at 3:06 PM This made me feel good...I know your there for me..BTW..I ate the crocks.. they were delicious...more later about what they did to my thighs thanks..BG Copngrats dear...BG

Debbie Guzzi December 9, 2011 at 5:37 PM Yes you are a true friend! I have unwraped the brown paper & my fancy tin is now under my wee tree ;)...must wait to taste! Light & Love

John Freeman December 9, 2011 at 12:10 PM A beautiful committment Carolyn... one I know could be counted on to carry unto completion, Congrats dear friend on your worthy placement. Agape, Moses

Carol Sunshine Brown December 9, 2011 at 11:37 AM Congrats on your win Carolyn. Love, Carol

Carol Sunshine Brown October 24, 2011 at 11:11 AM Congratulations on your win in Paula's contest Carolyn. Love, Carol

Bob Quigley October 21, 2011 at 11:39 AM A very nice write Carolyn. Congratulations on your win.

Elizabeth Wesley October 9, 2011 at 11:33 PM Your loving heart shines in all your verse Carolyn. You are a dear person we all treasure! Luv, Lizzy

Jack Horne October 9, 2011 at 8:45 AM Yes, indeed, many of us here on Soup know you are a true friend. Lovely piece, love

Kim Hilliker October 8, 2011 at 7:39 PM Beautifully crafted for the contest, Carolyn. best of luck. :-)

Sara Kendrick October 8, 2011 at 6:43 PM Good topic on which to pen your entry..Being a true friend is not easy for it takes the ability to care and one's time..Reads like a winner...Good luck in the contest..Thanks for stopping by..Sara

Joe Maverick October 8, 2011 at 3:10 PM I can see this is a worthy entry for the Contest, and it raises the point... what sort of life will we live without true feelings and commitment from people,, wishing you a top spot Carolyn..!

Daver Austin October 8, 2011 at 11:13 AM Yes. That's all that's needed from friendship - a certain comforting, whether it be social or internal. Love, daver

Ingibo Benson October 8, 2011 at 9:42 AM Hello Carolyn, If I Can Make You Feel is a very interesting one. I love the truth in expressing how we could be of help to our friends in seeming little ways. Enjoyed the read.

Lee Ramage October 8, 2011 at 3:02 AM Absolutely beautiful poem and this is what people really need, when support is a must. You know exactly what is needed, time, love and care. So good, one of my favourites. Lee

Caroline Cécile Delacroix October 7, 2011 at 7:33 PM So awesome, Carolyn! Well done, warm and uplifting. Love it. Glad to see you writing, and there is definitely a brighter light in your writing. Take care, my friend. Love, Caroline.

Cory Long October 7, 2011 at 7:19 PM great write.. loved it!! thanks for being my friend.. free spirit

Jslambert Mister Roboto October 7, 2011 at 5:36 PM Maybe I am clueless...but it seems your poetry has taken a turn for a different vibe than before. I must admit, I liked your stuff before, but now it has a very nice sizzle to it...which makes it doubly interesting to me! Respect,

Harry Horsman October 7, 2011 at 5:24 PM beautiful words, such profoundness. soup mail. harry

Dan Kearley October 7, 2011 at 4:22 PM What a great friend you are indeed. :-)

Wilma Neels October 7, 2011 at 3:36 PM That is sometimes all one needs Carolyn.. Just knowing there is someone that cares.. Lovely write for the contest, love Wilma

Russell Sivey October 7, 2011 at 3:35 PM This is the true meaning of friendship that you described here in your poem! I really was pleased to see it go to fruition, a complete friendly comfort to whomever is in need! You did wonderfully on this write of yours Carolyn! Great job!!