Carolyn Devonshire Poet Free verse

Olive Branch Extended

Jesus turned the other cheek
Now we extend the olive branch
During this special holiday season
Let us make peace
Open our hearts to those who have hurt us in the past
Can we live in Christ’s image?
Or will we decline to pass the peace pipe
Take this challenge
Tear down barriers that separate us
Unblock poets whose words left scars that need to heal
Add more dignity to Poetry Soup
Spread good will to all
As our Savior intended
While we celebrate His birthday
The branch is hanging…waiting for you to accept



*Entry to Audrey's "To Err Is Human, to Forgive Divine"
Merry Christmas to all!

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Jack Horne April 1, 2011 at 12:06 PM This is a lovely poem - obviously some ignored the olive branch, though... Yes, I love Plato's account of Atlantis. I'm convinced it existed. Looking forward to you posting Daniel's beautiful poem. Hope it wins : )

Robert Pettit February 8, 2011 at 4:49 PM I see so many congratulations below. You must have won in Audrey's contest. I congratulate you also. This is a contest that took place before I got here. I played a Q-bert machine for eight hours on one quarter and accumulated over four million points before I handed the game over to someone else.

Carol Sunshine Brown January 13, 2011 at 11:27 AM Congratulations Carolyn on your win in "Annalise's Contest". Love, Carol

Nette Onclaud January 9, 2011 at 7:09 PM for the prize of peace!! wow and congrats on the big win, carolyn! :) nete

Deb Radke January 9, 2011 at 2:28 PM Very honest and heart-felt words, Carolyn. I hope all who need to hear will hear the sincerity in your words. Congratulations on your winning placement. This is excellent writing. Love, Deb

John Freeman January 9, 2011 at 10:14 AM Carolyn, Congratulations on your amazing and worthy fourth place honor. Agape, Moses

Constance La France January 9, 2011 at 6:47 AM Congratulations, Carolyn on your win in the contest with this beautiful poetry~~

Tahera Mannan January 9, 2011 at 6:21 AM many congratulations dear Carolyn for this win.

Dr.Ram Mehta January 9, 2011 at 6:15 AM Congratulations on this well deserved win in the contest of Audrey, Carolyn

Wilma Neels January 9, 2011 at 2:13 AM Carolyn what a joy to see this beauty amongst the winners.. Congratulations to you, love Wilma

Noel Villarosa January 9, 2011 at 1:00 AM Congratulations, Carolyn for this exquisite composition, a well deserved win. (^_^) Noel

Joyce Johnson January 8, 2011 at 9:38 PM A lovely offer Carolyn. I hope it has been accepted. Love, joyce

Audrey Haick January 8, 2011 at 7:26 PM Dear Carolyn, Thank you so much for supporting my contest! Congratulations! Love, Audrey

Deb Radke December 14, 2010 at 12:47 PM ps. please see soup mail for more thoughts...

Deb Radke December 14, 2010 at 11:32 AM Your poem speaks so from the heart, Carolyn. Of good intent, of the humble wish to heal, of peace extended and a challenge of acceptance. Beautifully said. I wish you all the best, both in the contest, and also in the heartfelt wish of this poem. Love, Deb

Joe Maverick December 14, 2010 at 10:09 AM very well put Carolyn lets just hope, we as a whole can overcome our next to worst enemy us.

Nette Onclaud December 13, 2010 at 12:20 PM this inspires me no end, carolyn... radiantly written from your flowing pen and a loving testimony of unconditional love... a winning mark in the contest! thanks for your wonderful feeback on mine... i believe all creatures have a soul; as a christian, i intended this to awaken our curiosity and joy for life in all forms! huggs, nette

Michael J. Falotico December 11, 2010 at 8:47 AM great toughts expessed in this for sure winner~~~~ loved it...luv Michael

Noel Villarosa December 11, 2010 at 8:21 AM A very kind gesture to initiate this harmony and to accept it, we will be showing good fruits hanging on its branch. Nice entry for this contest, Carolyn. (^_^) Noel.

Andrea Dietrich December 9, 2010 at 8:23 PM I like your concluding message, the way you worded it "the branch is hanging" great allegory, CArolyn. LUv, Andrea

Margeret Bailey December 9, 2010 at 4:03 PM Nice sentiments! Thanks.

Wilma Neels December 8, 2010 at 8:07 PM Another inspirational gem with an awesome message Carolyn.. Good luck for the contest, love and blessings ;) Wilma

Harry Horsman December 8, 2010 at 7:03 PM Good luck with this very inspirational poem, in the contest. Carolyn. Harry

James Peranteau December 8, 2010 at 6:27 PM A beautiful inspiring write Carolyn ! How thankful I am to know one with such a kind heart ! Peace be with you dear poet ! Much love, james

Daver Austin December 8, 2010 at 2:03 PM Carolyn, the peacemaker. What a great gift of poetry to all. Thanks, and, Love, Dave

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