Ode For John

How could you leave your loving bride?
Cut down in youth, still in your prime
Your rare blood disease appeared suddenly
Just four years of bliss till you were taken from me

When first I saw your face, those blue eyes stunned
So many adored you, but your kind heart I won
Just by showing you love and sharing our joy
Even my mama worshiped my special, sweet boy

Death seems to take the finest too soon
Their faces smile in stars embracing the moon
One day we shall be reunited, my love
Until then, I search for comfort in night sky above

Comfort comes quickly when his spirit visits
I see his eyes twinkling, how could I miss it
Whenever I pull a fresh fish from the sea
A worthy fisherman, John would be pleased

When I'm feeling down I need only resurrect
Precious memories of John I cherish and protect


*John was my beloved husband.  Elegy in honor of Dr. Ram's contest.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Horne Avatar
May 9, 2011 at 12:36 PM
Such a beautiful write, my friend. I'm sure you will be with John and Daniel again some day, walking arm in arm with them both : )
Johnson Avatar
August 22, 2010 at 10:34 PM
I had 21 years but he was still only 41 and much too youg to leave me. Congratulations on your win with your sad words. Love, Joyce
Brown Avatar
August 15, 2010 at 10:38 AM
My congratulations to you Carolyn on your win in Dr. Ram Mehta's contest "Elegy". Love, Carol
Freeman Avatar
August 15, 2010 at 8:00 AM
Congrtulations Carolyn on your most worthy poem's success in Dr Ram's contest. Agape, Moses
Ryerson Avatar
August 15, 2010 at 7:31 AM
Oh my, Carolyn...You described Johns' personality, kindness and natural charm perfectly..you must have been a stunning couple to see... and yes 'only the good die young' it seems...I may try to write an elegy for Vicki someday if I can do her justice - Tim
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August 15, 2010 at 6:11 AM
Congratulations, Carolyn for your magnificent win in Dr. Ram's contest, " Elegy." Your sadness and pain for your beloved husband John, echoes through your moving and devoted lines. What comforts someone still grieving is the resurrection of precious memories to cherish and protect. Yes, your poem is a proof of your love and devotion to such a wonderful person! I hope you enjoyed your vacation. Thanks for your kind comments. Have a blessed day and smile. Love and hugs, Andrew.
Taylor Avatar
August 14, 2010 at 5:16 PM
Congrats, Carolyn. Well deserved. Great tribute.
Richards Avatar
August 14, 2010 at 7:28 AM
So much sadness you have seen, dear Carolyn....but yet beauty in the spirit of your love. This is a wonderful tribute, elegy...well expressed is your love. ~ Carrie
Mehta Avatar
August 14, 2010 at 6:41 AM
Sorry, not Constance but carolyn. Constance follows you.
Mehta Avatar
August 14, 2010 at 6:39 AM
Congrats for the second placement in my contest, Constance.
Bloomsfield Avatar
August 13, 2010 at 5:04 PM
Dear sweet Caroline,this poem broke my heart. .So sad the absence of those we love,yet so beautiful the memory.tmfvs!Celene
Galua Avatar
August 13, 2010 at 4:11 AM
I'm so touch with this poem Carolyn and I love the tone...^_^ v
Dietrich Avatar
August 11, 2010 at 6:40 PM
Oh, CArolyn, this is so sad. How nice you could produce this wonderful tribute to him. I think this one will do outstandingly well in the contest. Luv, Andrea
Delacroix Avatar
August 11, 2010 at 12:56 PM
So very moving, Carolyn! Bless your heart. You will be reunited one day. I need some tissues. Thanks for sharing this. God bless, my friend, Caroline.
Fraser Avatar
August 11, 2010 at 11:25 AM
Sad piece Carolyn, and beautifully written. Good luck in Dr.Ram's contest >> James
Nandy Avatar
August 11, 2010 at 8:47 AM
HI CAROLYN ! YOU CAN HEAR ALAN DALE ON YOU TUBE ! I HEARD HIM THERE TOO ! YOU MAY KINDLY TELL OTHERS ABOUT THE SAME ! THANKS ! -Raj
Nandy Avatar
August 11, 2010 at 5:41 AM
CAROLYN , A WELL WRITTEN ELEGY , BUT THE DEATH OF JOHN DID MAKE ME FEEL SAD ! =Raj
Peranteau Avatar
August 11, 2010 at 3:04 AM
Great elegy Carolyn ! Very touching ! My prayers are that your heart rest in faith that you will one day touch what you so love ! *smiles* love ya james
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August 11, 2010 at 2:04 AM
so Sad, Carolyn, yet you give so much to us all here on soup, in your poems and comments, John will be very proud of you. Harry
Chachere Avatar
August 10, 2010 at 10:26 PM
this a very special, and such genuine words that live in your heart. he sounds as if he holds a very beautiful love, that he shared with you. beautiful write, Carolyn.. ~Always&Forever
Mehta Avatar
August 10, 2010 at 9:35 PM
Thanks for supporting my contest, Carolyn
Smith Avatar
August 10, 2010 at 7:17 PM
Powerful and moving my friend.
Anish Avatar
August 10, 2010 at 6:45 PM
Touching poem! My father passed recently and I wrote a poem which was read at his funeral. It is coming out soon in "Soul Fountain" poetry magazine. To quote Khayam - "one thing is ceratin that life flies...." Keep up the good work.! Yours Matthew Anish
Austin Avatar
August 10, 2010 at 3:48 PM
Very touching and tragic, Carolyn. I'd say good luck, but this should win the contest easily. Love, Dave....about "America has talent." When are performers going to learn how to sing again? The one man sang an aria from Pagliacci - a very ordinary voice, he being decorated to high heaven. The one difficult note he sang was strained. More love, Dave
Rhinem Avatar
August 10, 2010 at 2:38 PM
Smile ~ "You Shall 'Always' Be More Than Welcome 'Precious & Beautiful Carolyn Devonshire'" ~ Smile, You see, how I would Never forget someone soo very dear unto "Your Beautiful Heart" because, "Your Beautiful Bright, Shall 'Always' Be Special to Me" ~ Smile, "Have A Beautiful Dear;" Bye!:) ~
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