Carolyn Devonshire Poet Free verse

Peaceful Dreams

* For Carol's contest

Peaceful Dreams

Battlefields
     Contradictions to God’s intentions
     Death toll headlines spark contemplation

World without war
     Could such dreams come true?
     Hope lingers in hearts seeking clues

Make it happen
     Extend a loving hand to all nations
     End the tragic conflagration 

Fiery death scenes
     Who emerges victorious
     In battles so notorious?

I dream of peace
     Humanity and compassion
     Enjoyed by every nation

Harmony reigns
     And every life is recognized
     As one with merit, a unique prize

Our Lord’s vision
     Is surely within reach of man
     Black, white, red and tan

Learning to love
     Accepting our differences
     Guided by spiritual influences

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Gert W. Knop May 18, 2010 at 6:01 AM Great words and ideas, Carolyn! Enjoyyed reading this today and hope that many people will think like you to create a better world! Thank you for your comments...Love, Gert

Noel Villarosa March 20, 2010 at 3:12 AM Great message you have here, Carolyn, my wish is that this poem could be heard and read to touch the heart of the villains. Congratulations on your well-deserved win. (^_^) Noel.

Linda-Marie Sweetheart March 18, 2010 at 4:20 PM Congrats Carolyn on your winning poem and placement in the Dreams Come True contest.. a wonderful write and win for u to enjoy my friend...luv.. Linda-Marie..

Laura Mckenzie March 18, 2010 at 1:39 PM Carolyn~ Congratulations on your win in Carol's contest great write! Love Laura :)

James Fraser March 18, 2010 at 1:28 PM Blimey Carolyn, how did i miss this one. I just love the way you write > the perfection of it > the way you use words > you are the package of total writing >> many congratulations on your fine win in Carol's wonderful contest >> James,xx

Carrie Richards March 18, 2010 at 12:23 PM Such a dream...if only such dreams could come true, dear Carolyn....what a blessed world it would be. Congratulations on this wonderful poem! Love, Carrie

Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen March 18, 2010 at 12:06 PM Congratulations, Carolyn, for your win. This is truly a beautiful dream. If it would only come true. Smiles, Dane Ann

Carol Sunshine Brown March 18, 2010 at 11:57 AM Congratulations on your win Carolyn in my contest. Love, Carol

Faleshia Murphy March 18, 2010 at 9:46 AM very nice congrais on your placement in this contest good job faleshia

Daver Austin March 2, 2010 at 4:57 AM Getting caught up. This speaks to every humanized person. Unfortunately, the world is full of inhuman violence. BIG LOVE, daver

John Freeman March 1, 2010 at 6:14 PM This is such a distinguished write in the truth's honor Carolyn. BraVO. Agape, Moses

Cecil Hickman February 28, 2010 at 11:52 AM intellentgently expresed and emotionally as well,and some day we will all learn these things and even more,,it is hard to believe that there is still bigotry alive after all the human race has been through,,,,Blessings..Cecil P.S. you have soup mail.

June Ellen Smith February 26, 2010 at 11:31 PM I love this poem and agree whole heartedly. I do believe there will be peace on earth, and in the afterlife. Ellen

James Fraser February 26, 2010 at 4:30 PM Carolyn, this is quite exceptional. I am not the best of commenters, but this needs none apart from my word above >> to my favs >> huggles >> James,xx

Caroline Cécile Delacroix February 25, 2010 at 8:09 PM Good spiritual influences hopefully. WOW! Carolyn, this is a wonderful write, very inspirational and so well written. Good luck on the contest. And thank you for your kind comments on mine. Best wishes, Caroline.

Marty Owens February 25, 2010 at 6:46 PM Good luck in the contest...Marty

Marty Owens February 25, 2010 at 6:45 PM A very wonderful dream Carolyn...if only it could come true...enjoyed...Marty

Gerard Keogh Jr. February 25, 2010 at 6:20 PM Good job, Miss Carolyn! I like especially verses 1 and three, but 4 haunts us throughout history and it resonates the most with me. This is advanced carefully and honestly. I wish to thank you soo much for your kind words to me about Sondheim. I was moved and so was my wife. We are humbled and grateful to people like you who are so kind and caring. Thank you from deep within me. Regards Gerard.

John Beam February 25, 2010 at 4:34 PM now that is a dream thanks for comment on grook the some good ones out there try searching Piet Hien -Danaish gruk hope you do well in contest

Linda-Marie Sweetheart February 25, 2010 at 4:07 PM Amazing write Carolyn.. good luck in Carol's contest ... harmony reigns hopefully one day very soon.. enjoyed.. a sure winner ...luv.. Linda-Marie..

Lynette Chachere February 25, 2010 at 3:51 PM Sounds so powerful when i read it. -accepting our differences- realizing what matters. -guided by spiritual influences- will get you anywhere. your poem is so inspiring to make people do many things. [thanks for your comment, it is a true story] such great poetry here. -Always&Forever Lynette

Charmaine Chircop February 25, 2010 at 3:08 PM You are one of those friends Car,in my poem and your poetry is gold,thanks for all your support and for always being there.....hope i was a good friend too..Charma..

Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen February 25, 2010 at 1:54 PM Reading your poetry this evening, Carolyn, has been a wonderful way to relax and enjoy myself. This is a nice dream. I wish it could come true...while still mortal. Smiles. (And thank you for your comments on my poetry.) Lovingly, Dane Ann

Andrea Dietrich February 25, 2010 at 12:18 PM GREAT dreams, Carolyn. I wish you much success in the contest. She is sure to love this. I don't think I did this one. My dream is too personal I think. Luv ya, andrea

Sara Kendrick February 25, 2010 at 11:54 AM Someday.....In another realm or in another atmosphere all will be perfection. Keep the creative pen flowing. Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my work. Sara

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