Carolyn Devonshire Poet Epitaph

My Epitaph Will Read...

Here lies Deadline Devonshire, tardiness she did abhor
     Her editor will tell you, "She was never late before"

Her sister laid claim to the gene pool’s beauty and brains
     Carolyn took credit for writing verse that’s inane

Believed in reincarnation; wasn't Cleopatra
     She merely adopted "been there, done that" as her mantra

She was the first to acknowledge her imperfection
     But writing her own epitaph?  Too much self-reflection!

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Kash Poet November 9, 2012 at 12:06 PM HEY you write a new poem!!!!!!!!!

Elton Camp December 4, 2010 at 10:56 AM Hey Carolyn, I really like this! I've been fascinated with walking through old cemeteries and reading the epitaphs. The markers can also be quite interesting. I've been thinking about a couple of poems on these subjects, but haven't brought anything together yet. Elton Camp

Rhia Madison Thomer November 3, 2010 at 3:14 PM A very witty and slightly comical ending, very much enjoyed this write! thank you for sharing this! Great work! --Madison

Eamon Duffin November 1, 2010 at 7:43 AM Hi Carolyn. He He. I giggled at this and loved the way you said your piece and then distanced yourself from it, ' But writing her own epitaph? Too much self-reflection'. Brought to mind another epitaph which I loved. 'I told you that I was Ill'. Thanking you again, Eamon

Duncan Chappell October 29, 2010 at 4:08 AM such an excellent peace here my friend

Sara Kendrick October 27, 2010 at 4:50 AM Congratulations on your win..Sara

Deb Wilson October 25, 2010 at 6:46 PM visiting this again I still really like it alot...congratulations on your win! take care~Deb

Michael J. Falotico October 25, 2010 at 1:53 PM This a winner hands down my dear poet friend...loved it Michael

Carol Sunshine Brown October 25, 2010 at 10:49 AM Congratulations on your win in Andrea's contest Carolyn. Love, Carol

Carrie Richards October 25, 2010 at 8:46 AM I agree, Carolyn....writing one's own epitaph, means too much self reflection!! I will leave it up to someone else!! Congratulations on your win, and this clever entry! ~ Carrie

Harry Horsman October 25, 2010 at 6:45 AM Just love this Carolyn, i like the third line on this, your sister must be one hell of a lass, because you are. Congrats for your win in the contest. Harry

Dr.Ram Mehta October 25, 2010 at 5:24 AM She was the first to acknowledge her imperfection.. very perfect one. Congrats, Carolyn

Ralph Taylor October 25, 2010 at 5:10 AM Congrats, Carolyn. Excellent. Nice going. xxxRalph

Wilma Neels October 25, 2010 at 2:19 AM Carolyn, congratulations on your win in Andrea's contest, love Wilma

Thvia Shetley October 24, 2010 at 11:02 PM ha ha, well done and congrats on the contest win!

Kabuteng P.Ink K. October 24, 2010 at 9:46 PM congrats on your win, Carolyn-- enjoyed reading this again & this sure was a clever epitaph :) --nikko :)

Andrea Dietrich October 24, 2010 at 9:27 PM Carolyn, Congratulations with your 7th place. What I loved most obout this one was that last line. It really rocks: too much self-reflection!

Francine Roberts October 24, 2010 at 9:17 PM lovely entry Carolyn (and if your sis got the beauty and brains she must be a cross between Einstein and Raquel Welch) cos you ain't no slouch yourself, congrats on your win

Tahera Mannan October 24, 2010 at 9:07 PM Hey Carolyn this is real good. Many congratulations dear friend for this win.

John Loving Iii October 18, 2010 at 6:10 PM here lies, the friend of many of vile words she had'nt any she reached the center of many hearts and with her comforts she gave her part countless souls are thankfull for her and mourning indeed will occure but where she is is a wonderful place streets of gold and fancy lace we will remember her as she was of one who writes of love and of one who does

Sylvia Coulstock October 18, 2010 at 6:35 AM Hi Carol Loved it.'dead' funny! Good luck with it. luv June(sylvia)

James Fraser October 15, 2010 at 8:43 AM I could think of many many beautiful words to write Carolyn. But I would need the length of a pavement to etch them all. A beautiful distant friend you are, not just to me but to so many on the Soup. You are indeed a GEM in my Highlander eyes > good luck in the contest >> James ;)

Andrea Dietrich October 14, 2010 at 8:36 PM WEll, I think you did well with it, Carolyn. I am going to just let myself see some of them out here first. thanks so much for supporting my contest. So far I have not seen a ONE bad one. I will need divine guidance to know how to choose the winners in THIS contest. LUv, Andrea

De R October 14, 2010 at 9:14 AM Loved your epitaph, Carolyn. Your last line was cute:) Best wishes in the contest. Hugs, Emilia

Jayne Eggins October 14, 2010 at 7:54 AM btw loved the comp idea ... how does one go about running a comp ? lol smile

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