Carolyn Devonshire Poet Verse

Misconceptions of Perceptions

As you peer at self reflection

Be mindful of misconception

Consider others’ perception

To guide in the right direction

Are you as you appear

This requires much introspection

To see your portrait clear


*Entry for Dr. Ram’s Rime Couée challenge
July 3, 2011

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Tahera Mannan July 13, 2011 at 8:30 AM A very sound advice Carolyn. Many congrats hun.

John Freeman July 12, 2011 at 6:56 AM Carolyn, the best is my notion, as you pad with love's lotion. "Congratulations" on your great near the top winner. Agape, Moses

Carol Sunshine Brown July 12, 2011 at 5:22 AM Congratulations Carolyn on your win in the "Rime Couee" contest of Dr. Ram Mehta. Love, Carol

Sara Kendrick July 11, 2011 at 5:09 PM Great one..Not so easy to see ourselves clearly..Congrats..Sara

Joyce Johnson July 11, 2011 at 2:39 PM Great job with this interesting form. Glad to see you here in the winners parade. Love, Joyce

Dr.Ram Mehta July 11, 2011 at 1:58 PM My congratulations on this third place win in my contest, Carolyn

Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen July 8, 2011 at 1:23 AM Great insights! Wonderful advice. Glad I could stop and visit today to read some of your poetry. It was a great way to start this day.

Jack Horne July 7, 2011 at 10:29 AM Very clever write, my friend

Kash Poet July 3, 2011 at 6:40 PM A thoughtful poem here Carolyn.enjoyed.Best wishes.

Russell Smith July 3, 2011 at 3:17 PM nicely said and so true good luck in the contest

Robert A. Dufresne July 3, 2011 at 7:02 AM views from many perspectives are good but to get the real picture requires this introspection to see clearly is right. This poem can open up a whole discussion in a positive light, Carolyn. Well done

Michael J. Falotico July 3, 2011 at 6:43 AM Very nice entry... You have nailed it for the good Dr. Best of luck my dear Carolyn...love Michael

Wilma Neels July 3, 2011 at 6:29 AM Quite a thought provoking write Carolyn.. You jump on this challenge from Dr. Ram.. Wishing you all the best for the contest ;-) love Wilma

Diane Locksley July 3, 2011 at 5:56 AM I am always surprised that the way we see ourselves is not how others see us. Your poem got me thinking. Good luck in the contest, Diane

Jun-Jun Villanueva July 3, 2011 at 4:34 AM great entry...good luck for the both of us....hope we'll win..hehehe....but surely, yours will.....^_^ junjun