Carolyn Devonshire Poet Sonnet

Prayer For Faith-Miltonic Sonnet

How can it be that few of us can see
the hands of greed and pride have dealt their blow
and caused a horrid lack of faith to grow
Will God still listen to my earnest plea
as I request His help on bended knee?
I’m lost, I did not see, I did not know
that we had come to cause a world of woe
alas, attributed to those like me
My fleeting youth is spent, but hope hangs on     
that better generations yet to come      
will resurrect the truth, the faith, the light    
and recreate the path that seems foregone 
To greed, despair and pride they won’t succumb;   
I want to trust one day they will unite
   



*Written May 10, 2014 - Miltonic Sonnet

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Joyce Johnson May 13, 2014 at 11:27 PM A very thoughtful and well written poem. A great win, Carolyn. Love, Joyce.

Debbie Guzzi May 13, 2014 at 7:38 PM Wow Carolyn beautiful meter, man never does seem to get less greedy though. Congrad's on your win Light & Love

Roy Jerden May 13, 2014 at 3:16 PM The light of spirituality seems to burn its brightest in times of greatest want. Those times may be upon us. Congratulations on a fine poem. Well done.

Faye Gibson May 13, 2014 at 3:00 PM I hope and pray, too. Great sonnet. Congratulations on your win.

Carrie Richards May 13, 2014 at 1:59 PM The despair of the world left behind is so evident and sad, but a message that should be read. I too want to trust that they will unite. Well done, Carolyn. Congratulations on a well-deserved win.

Sara Kendrick May 13, 2014 at 1:06 PM Way to go >>>># 2...Sara

Elaine George May 13, 2014 at 12:02 PM That is my wish too, Carolyn. Wonderful Miltonic Sonnet. Congrats on your win. Elaine

Joseph May May 13, 2014 at 11:59 AM Glad to see this fine poem on the list...Congrats on your win

Theresa Stephens May 13, 2014 at 11:13 AM Hi Carolyn, Your poem is such a powerful reminder to those who are blinded to the fact that many of society's woes have come about through greed and pride. I certainly hope all is not lost forever and spiritual enlightenment shall be universally acknowledged for the future of mankind. Congrats on your worthy win x Theresa x

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser May 13, 2014 at 10:19 AM Superb with each line.. :) i wish there is an inner revival of faith one that is selfless.......CONGRATULATIONS!!! gbu, OLIVE.. :)

Lisa Lee May 13, 2014 at 9:19 AM Super poem, Carolyn! Congratulations on your win!

Paul Callus May 13, 2014 at 9:13 AM Lovely poem, Carolyn! Many times it is not that faith is lacking, but people have faith in material things while forgetting the hand that deals out all the main cards! congrats on a merited win. // paul

Dr. Upma A. Sharma May 13, 2014 at 8:34 AM Wonderful write Carolyn! Faith is what keeps us all alive dear ! Great n congrats on huge win !

Joseph May May 10, 2014 at 3:59 PM .. Greed and immorality seem to be the new norm....Great write Carolyn ...hope you are doing well...hugs

Anne-Lise Andresen May 10, 2014 at 3:31 PM - True words ... but sad to think about, dear Carolyn - Very well written ! - Wish you a lovely weekend. - ...perhaps one day ???? - oxox // Anne-Lise :)