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It's About Love

An old sage said he had learned;
only when we give love, can it be returned.

What is the gift we have given our world
when beneath their desks, frightened Senators are curled?

Fear mongers spread hate.
A world filled with anger they perpetuate.

Take back our country, restore our lives;
be ready to spread love when order arrives.




*January 7, 2021
For Mark Koplin’s “Morality” poetry contest.

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Robert Pettit Date: 2/2/2021 3:55:00 PM Because of that infamous event. our country looked like a disgrace to the rest of the world. You have written well about it. Login to Reply

Andrea Dietrich Date: 1/24/2021 1:48:00 PM Good message, Carolyn. Thanks so much for your unity contest! Login to Reply

Paul Callus Date: 1/15/2021 2:17:00 PM The only way to counter hate and disorder is by spreading love! Values have long been eroded; time to build anew. ~ Hugs // paul Login to Reply

Jennifer Proxenos Date: 1/14/2021 5:14:00 AM America deserves to have their country back - you have been through so much - only a few day to wait until the 20th and order will arrive Carolyn. A very apt and descriptive poem about what is going on at present - although I'm not American I follow your news every night. Be safe my friend, Hugs and blessings, Jennifer Login to Reply

Connie Marcum Wong Date: 1/13/2021 2:15:00 PM I agree Carolyn. Loving our enemies leaves them powerless. A very meaningful poem my friend. Blessings xxoo Login to Reply

Victor Buhagiar Date: 1/10/2021 9:27:00 PM Forgiveness is important, but so is justice. ~~ Login to Reply

Gershon Wolf Date: 1/10/2021 8:10:00 PM Hadn't thought of this conflict in terms of hate and love, but I certainly admire your vision -- and grant you your point. May love flourish!! Kudos, Gershon Login to Reply

Quoth Theraven Date: 1/10/2021 6:54:00 PM Carolyn, It's about time for this poem, 'It's About Love'. -Richard Login to Reply

Judy Ball Date: 1/10/2021 3:36:00 PM Politics is a very confusing thing. So many powerful people fighting to control it all. Too many promises unkept, too much money pilfered, too many lies told. We need honest people in there not money hungry crooks padding their own pockets and trying to get what they can when they can however they can. A fine write Carolyn. God Bless, JB Login to Reply

Elaine George Date: 1/10/2021 4:19:00 AM Hopefully the reign of terror has ended. Jan 20th can not come soon enough. Powerful poem, dear Carolyn, Login to Reply Carolyn Devonshire Date: 1/10/2021 1:36:00 PM Hope springs eternal, Elaine. I'm counting down the days...

Harry Horsman Date: 1/9/2021 10:36:00 PM Great message in your poem, Carolyn, hopefully life will get better after the 20th of January,,,All the best for the New Year...Harry Login to Reply Carolyn Devonshire Date: 1/10/2021 1:33:00 PM Thanks for reading, Harry. I'll check your page.

Rico Leffanta Date: 1/8/2021 10:34:00 AM Until Americans acquire a reputation for integrity, who could trust love? But good luck in the contest! Aloha! Rico Login to Reply Carolyn Devonshire Date: 1/9/2021 9:47:00 AM I just pray order will be restored soon. Three people who died in the coup attempt had "Medical Emergencies." I'd probably have a heart attack if I was in the Capitol when this happened. Thanks for the visit, Rico!

Vijay Pandit Date: 1/7/2021 3:09:00 PM Like you, I am disturbed by what happened yesterday. It was a shameful display of lawlessness. May your message of unity resonate my friend. Very apt write, Carolyn. I watched in disgust after the debates resumed at night, when some of the lawmakers continued to spread lies. Login to Reply Carolyn Devonshire Date: 1/9/2021 9:51:00 AM Some lawmakers have probably sealed their political fates. One Senator from Florida is among them and will no longer get my vote. It's time to move on and let both parties rebuild. Thanks for your kind and thoughtful comment, my friend!

Tom Cunningham Date: 1/7/2021 1:47:00 PM Well said Carolyn, Its love that will unite us and make it a better world. Hope you're well Tom Login to Reply Carolyn Devonshire Date: 1/9/2021 9:52:00 AM I'm dreaming of a better day, Tom. There is chaos throughout the world because of the virus, but now our president-elect will have more on his plate. So sad. I'm well, Tom. Thanks for reading!