Carolyn Devonshire Poet Quintain (English)

Memories of Beauty

Broad strips of land cascading to the sea
Shrouded in an early morning mist
The West Coast’s beauty calls to me
For on this rocky shore, we once kissed
Sweet memories of love that I have missed




December 28, 2019
For Dear Heart’s English Quintain Imagery contest

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Constance La France January 19, 2020 at 8:47 AM Carolyn, congratulations on your win in my writing prompt challenge with this beautiful poem of the sea and of lost love _Constance

Anne-Lise Andresen January 14, 2020 at 2:14 PM - A lovely winning poem Carolyn, congratulations :) - // Anne-Lise

Sandra Adams January 11, 2020 at 8:09 PM this one is beautiful...i love the ocean so the imagery really came to life for me... congratulations on your win :) hugs

Connie Marcum Wong January 11, 2020 at 5:01 AM I am happy to see this on the winner's list Carolyn. It is beautiful! Congratulations! xxoo

John Hamilton January 10, 2020 at 11:53 AM This is beautiful Carolyn, congrats on a fine win!

Paul Callus January 5, 2020 at 10:56 AM This is beautiful, and touches at our heart strings, Carolyn. An excellent example of an English Quintain! Hugs // paul

Lindsay Laurie January 3, 2020 at 10:11 PM Hello Carolyn … picturesque romantic image. Well done Carolyn - Lindsay

Connie Marcum Wong January 1, 2020 at 8:45 PM A romantic beauty Carolyn! Some memories never fade. I wish you the happiest of new years! : ) xxoo

Gershon Wolf January 1, 2020 at 8:08 PM Ah, such an exquisite blending of nature and romance, Carolyn. Bravo! Happy New Year to you and yours, Gershon

FJ Thomas January 1, 2020 at 1:02 PM You have definitely captured the imagery aspect beautifully Carolyn!

Keith O.J. Hunt January 1, 2020 at 12:26 PM Sounds like a sweet ol' song Carolyn, love how you dropped the last two lines; good expression is all about good meter, tense and tone --- this poem leaves the reader on that rocky shore with sweet kisses...a welcomed finale;-) happy new year wonderful!

Richard Lamoureux December 31, 2019 at 7:14 PM A loveley Write. Happy 2020 Carolyn. :0)

Anne-Lise Andresen December 31, 2019 at 2:37 PM - Memories are so precious, dear Carolyn - Lovely written :) - Good luck in the contest :) - I wish you a peaceful and wonderful New Year :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Panagiota Romios December 31, 2019 at 10:18 AM I know exactly what you mean! Wonderful poem Panagiota xxx

Charles Messina December 31, 2019 at 9:20 AM Beautiful, Carolyn. Such a scenic view :) Wishing you a very Wonderful, Healthy and Happy New Year! Charlie xo Carolyn Devonshire December 31, 2019 at 1:37 PM Thank you, Charlie! Happy New Year to you as well. Hugs from a Jersey gal.

James Marshall Goff December 30, 2019 at 10:19 PM Lovely, Carolyn, happy new years!

Quoth Theraven December 30, 2019 at 12:57 AM Carolyn, I can hear the call to arms, both found in a warmth, together in the setting of the western sun. -Richard

Pat Adams December 29, 2019 at 4:42 PM This is amazing and reminds me of squatting one night off highway 10. I could taste the salt in the air! Well done Carolyn, A FAV for me!......pat

Andrea Dietrich December 29, 2019 at 4:18 PM Poignance and beauty in this one, CArolyn.

Gershon Wolf December 29, 2019 at 12:51 PM This is just exquisite penning. Gorgeous. A winner for sure, Carolyn. Cheers, Gershon

Tom Cunningham December 29, 2019 at 6:29 AM Lovely memories stay with you forever Caroline. Happy New year to you. Tom

Jan Allison December 28, 2019 at 7:14 PM wonderful imagery in your poem that is also tinged with sadness, good luck in the contest Carolyn:-) hugs jan xx

Vijay Pandit December 28, 2019 at 5:10 PM Great imagery in your Quintain, Carolyn--all the best.