Charmaine Chircop Poet Narrative

My Favorite Devonshire

Myself 
All that I am

I could dye my hair to please you
  Yet I won't

A little mascara might
Make me attractive

Although the value of my gift
Cannot be measured in wrappings


I will not sing For you
But create a harmony and hope for consonance

And I will dance With you
To the melody of our song

Accept 
All that I am

I could paint you as my knight in armor
But fantasies vanish with sunrise

We could play together
 Yet games must end

And the unity of the game 
Will dissolve

Leaving you
And me
All that we are
And acceptance of each


 Written by Carolyn Devonshire


Carolyn Devonshire-Who is she? 
A great author,a widower who loved her husband so much,and a daughter who loved her father just as much.She is  one of my closests friends,can easily be called family...and so lucky I am to have met her.Carolyn was one of the first soupers who always left me a comment of encouragement when i first started writing here.Our friendship grew stronger through time and so our love for poetry.

Why do i love this poem so much?
This  poem  from Carolyn's first book 'Visions of Devonshire'definitely speaks to my soul.
The value of who we are,isn't  about how we appear to be,it isn't about making ourselves perfect,nicer,It isn't about changing our identity..Its about being who we really are.
Carolyn's gift cannot be measured in wrappings'..Its her inner beauty which makes her shine.Her friendship ,love and loyalty to others is what makes her so special.
Its not all about the outer beauty of oneself,but what is on our inside which 
really makes us who we are.
The knight in shining armor,the Fantasy,the dream might  vanish with sunrise,
the game will end too,leaving all that was  in yesterday behind,but finding who we
are once again,and accepting each other for who we were and always will be.
Thankyou Carolyn for this poem,
Your gift lies within you.. It cannot be measured in wrappings..So true!
and the biggest thankyou is sent your way today for just being you..


Dear Gwendolyn..thanks for the  brilliant idea.... Big hugs... Charma

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The Situation August 16, 2023 at 2:29 PM I still look back on her with love too. We were special. I remember her troubled times. I guess when she had news she didnt want to share. But we had our moments. Our soup mail moments. 10 years ago I think we phoned. IDK. All I can do now is lay a flower on her grave. and these words are it. From time to time I look up to God and I tell him "Say hello for me". I don't have many friends. The most are on the Soup. But I know that you know your one of them. and Caroline was another.

Michael Smith February 3, 2013 at 6:05 PM It does touch the soul when this is read especially aloud.

Audrey Haick December 8, 2012 at 2:21 PM Ah! Such a great poem from a heart that is loyal, full and wise. I had to choose this to read, dear Charma...I agree with you completely about Carolyn...a wonderful friend and a true poet! Great job as always! Love, Annalise

John Loving Iii July 4, 2012 at 2:14 PM Charma, carolyns poem touched me from beggining to the end. but your words touched me deeply also for the same words you used to discribe your relationship with her. i can use them to discribe the same relationship that i have with her. i'll be making this one of my favs. and remembering that we all go back a long way. and though one of us knows we will be leaving soon. we still trust that we will meet in the same place on the other side. in poet heaven. love JHL

Carol Sunshine Brown June 12, 2012 at 1:25 PM Congratulations on your super win in Gwen's contest Charmaine. Love, Carol

Carolyn Devonshire June 11, 2012 at 9:39 AM Dear Charmaine, you captured the message of this poem o well and I think this is the most moving tribute I've seen. Thank you for your kind words and congratulations on your win! Love, Carolyn

Chittaranjan Dey June 11, 2012 at 2:48 AM I think that this is a really great poem. Thank you for sharing this one with us.

David Williams June 11, 2012 at 2:03 AM Charma, congrats on your win..David

Gwendolen Song June 10, 2012 at 6:36 AM Hi Charmaine--Just stopping by once again to say a heartfelt thanks for honoring Carolyn. She certainly has to be moved by this narration. Love, Gwendolen

John Loving Iii May 29, 2012 at 3:33 PM accept me as i am. for i cannot be anything more than what you find. but i'm sure you'll find, that i am enough.

Jl Sadberry May 21, 2012 at 11:34 PM *.* I Love The Changing Identities Part *.* But Not As Much As I Love Your Amazing Beauty & Priceless Precious Poetry *.* Beautiful Dedication, From Treasure Unto Another *.* Love, Jasper *.*

Andrea Dietrich May 21, 2012 at 9:55 PM wow, you REALLY did well with your review of her work. One of the best I have read in the contest, sweetie.

Gwendolen Song May 21, 2012 at 2:19 PM Charmaine, You made my eyes leak for this is similar to my feelings about Carolyn too...I'm not sure she was the first poet to comment on my work back in January of 2011, but her comments had depth and caused me to dig deeper in my heart with each new poem...She challenged me to a limerick and we took turns adding lines...then she titled it! She did an extensive write like that with Tony Lane that thrilled my heart...Oh, what was the name of that poem?...a great narrative on a great lady! You are the dear! :) Gwendolen Gwendolen Song May 21, 2012 at 2:20 PM Thanks for participating in my Devonshire tribute!

Carol Sunshine Brown May 21, 2012 at 2:02 PM It was a pleasure to read your poetry this Monday afternoon Charmaine. I wish you much inspiration that you may continue with your writing endeavors whatever they may be. Have a wonderful fun loving week and keep the old pen flowing. Love, Carol

Carolyn Devonshire May 21, 2012 at 1:46 PM Dear Charma, I had tears rolling down my face just reading your lovely dedication. You really understand this poem well and I'm so glad you chose it. You are one of the most loving people I know and I'm so happy to have you as my dear friend. Love, Carolyn

Anne-Lise Andresen May 21, 2012 at 11:47 AM She has so many beautiful poems, difficult to chose one - my chose is: "An Open Heart", just post it. - Like yours chose alot Charma. - oxox love Anne-Lise

David Williams May 21, 2012 at 11:17 AM Charma excellent....David