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Merry-Go-Round Alouette

Feel rotations spin; Can’t see where I’ve been, Years approach and joy flies by. When did it begin? Much to my chagrin, Goals elusive drift to sky. Time is no man’s friend. Final days I spend; With anxiety I cope. Begging God to end, Yet I just suspend, Hung by threads from fraying rope. *Written September 4, 2014 *Written September 4, 2014

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Harry Horsman

Date: 9/18/2014 11:10:00 AM

congrats Carolyn, this is beautiful,,just like to say glad to see you back on soup,, truly the sun shines again.

Sara Kendrick

Date: 9/16/2014 5:15:00 PM

Enjoyed reading your unique winning work this evening..Way to go ..Congrats on your placement..Life can sometimes seem so frayed but great that you know the Master..Thanks for the visit to my page..Sara

Casarah Nance

Date: 9/15/2014 6:14:00 PM

Oh lady, you are in my prayers, the last two lines made me want to reach through the computer and hug you so much, stay sweet and take care honey. hugsxx

Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 9/16/2014 2:54:00 PM

thank you, Casarah.

Brenda Meier-Hans

Date: 9/15/2014 1:34:00 PM

Wow, such a powerful poem. Congratulations on your win Carolyn.

Jan Allison

Date: 9/15/2014 1:06:00 PM

any congratulations on your podium place Carolyn:-) Hugs Jan xx

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/15/2014 8:33:00 AM

Carolyn, I am glad to see you at the top three because this is a poem I really relate to . Well done, and I love this metaphor. Congratulations.

Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 9/15/2014 11:36:00 AM

Thank you, Andrea. I've been quite ill and have not been posting on the site lately. I appreciate your kindness.

Barbara Gorelick

Date: 9/15/2014 7:28:00 AM

Congrats LNC..you are not easy to reach..hope you are ok..this worries me. BG

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl

Date: 9/15/2014 7:13:00 AM

Many congrats Carolyn xx

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

Date: 9/15/2014 6:00:00 AM

And back again wid huge congrats on ur awesome win dear Carolyn! Hung by threads from fraying hope wow!! Lovely !!

Paul Callus

Date: 9/5/2014 3:48:00 PM

I love how you compare life to a merry-go-round; also touching are the final two lines....great ending!! gl if for contest. hugs // paul (Have a lovely weekend:))

Paul Callus
Date: 9/15/2014 4:17:00 PM

.....and back again with merited congratulations.....take care and hugs. // paul

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

Date: 9/5/2014 1:52:00 AM

Yes true Carolyn life is a merry go round,, few soft spins, few harsh ones n u r done! Best wishes always!