Carolyn Devonshire Poet Free verse

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Prayers for my brother are greatly appreciated now.  Thank you for all your kind thoughts and emails...

Prayers Needed

Hearing the words "touch and go,"
I sink into a quagmire of despair
Slipping and sliding on tears of fear
In a swamp of memories

I've but one brother, one sister
Artie's Covid battle unleashed ills 
Pandora's Box opened to pneumonia
COPD and emphysema

Now the reaper knocks upon his door
I pray he does not answer
Separated by a thousand miles
I long to see his smile again

To hear his laugh just one more time
I'd follow hope's long road anywhere
Wrap him in the comfort of prayer
Use my shield of love to protect him

His chances tenuous at best
Anxiety chases dreams away
Lord, let me embrace him once more
Before You carry him home

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Bj Legros Kelley August 12, 2021 at 1:47 PM A prayer of love, care and tears. Your beautiful pen has now been laid to rest, yet your words reverberate the hope and love that you hoped for another, as that hope was lifted in this plea toward heaven. Dear Carolyn, may the enveloping arms of He whom you directed your prayer embrace you now. May you rest upon the shores of love, rest and peace.

Krish Radhakrishna August 5, 2021 at 12:47 PM You wept and prayed for someone who now weeps for you and weeps with all of us. Rest in peace!

Charmaine Chircop August 5, 2021 at 6:58 AM I hope Artie made itt hrough Sweet Carolyn...I know you can't answer me as you usually did..I miss you Dear friend.

Richard Lamoureux August 5, 2021 at 4:53 AM I missed this one and will add Artie to my Prayers. It is good that they came together in July. So sorry to hear about Carolyn passing.

Andrea Dietrich August 4, 2021 at 1:20 PM I know you are gone now, but if you are looking down from heaven, I pray your brother is doing better since I will never know what becomes of him with you gone. I am glad he got to be at your bedside before you died, dear Carolyn. May you see all the comments people are leaving for you and how much you are missed.

Sally Eslinger June 28, 2021 at 1:03 PM Carolyn, I’d follow hope’s road anywhere. Hope led me today to read this poem and.these words. The eloquence and depth of your love is palpable. I embrace your feelings and pass them on to the angels who come often to sing by my bed. God’s blessings for you, sister poet.

Quoth Theraven May 13, 2021 at 7:11 AM May God bless and protect your brother Carolyn. -Richard

Mystic Rose Rose May 7, 2021 at 3:52 PM Dear Carolyn, so sorry to hear about your brother. I will pray that the Lord helps him, day by day, and that he gives you the strength to believe that he is being taken care of , but God's loving hand. Sending you hugs and prayers, xo

Andrea Dietrich May 5, 2021 at 2:00 PM I have been keeping him in my prayers. HAve their been any good signs of improvement yet? Sure hope you get to embrace him again (on earth anyway) Thanks for my win in your contest, Carolyn.

Phyllis Babcock May 5, 2021 at 11:14 AM prayers for your brother and hope all turns out well for him Carolyn. Hope you are also keeping well thru this covid times. love phyl

Christuraj Alex May 4, 2021 at 10:55 AM You are a Master!

Honestly J.T. April 20, 2021 at 2:04 PM Cool poem; -JT

Connie Marcum Wong April 14, 2021 at 2:07 AM Your heartfelt love for your brother shines in this exquisite prayerful poem Carolyn. I asked the angels to rush to his side and watch over him until he is healed. Have faith, for many prayers are coming his way and for you too. Love and blessings, Connie xxoo

Gordon Mcconnell April 11, 2021 at 8:25 AM Be assured of my prayers for your brother Caroline, hope he does pull through and God intervenes for you and him. This is a fine pen with good insight and expression. Take care my good friend, Gordon

Jack Horne April 9, 2021 at 12:30 PM will keep Artie in my prayers, hon. Such sadness but a very moving write x

Kim Merryman April 9, 2021 at 9:02 AM My prayers are with you and your brother, Carolyn! I'm so sorry you are going through this. Blessings, Kim M

Silent One April 9, 2021 at 4:03 AM This is so touching and beautiful.. I could feel your emotions and angst for your brother to survive in your words.. i am so sorry for what you are going through.. your brother is in my thoughts and prayers..

J. Summers April 8, 2021 at 7:42 PM Carolyn, my thoughts and prayers for your brother at this difficult time. John

Darlene De Beaulieu April 8, 2021 at 4:31 PM Hello Carolyn devonshire, I will say a pray for your brother Atie. I am glad I came across this poem. Your brother will be in my prayers. Blessings my friend. Darlene De Beaulieu April 9, 2021 at 11:55 AM Hello Carolyn, i did a prayer for you last night. I will do it again tonight. Let me know how things turn out. thank you. Blessings my friend.

Victor Buhagiar April 8, 2021 at 11:47 AM Hopefully your brother will get past this crisis. If not he will be in His Father's embrace. Praying for survival.

Rico Leffanta April 8, 2021 at 11:39 AM "Thy will be done" ...Aloha! Rico

Heidi Sands April 8, 2021 at 11:36 AM I am sorry to hear this news, Carolyn. I hope that you will see your brother soon and my prayers are with you. Bless you and peace be with you.

Vijay Pandit April 8, 2021 at 11:07 AM My thoughts and prayers reach out to you, your brother, and your family. Such a touching verse you wrote my friend. I feel the tremble in your words. May your wishes soon be fulfilled to see your beloved brother, Carolyn. My very best!

Alexis Y. April 8, 2021 at 10:17 AM Hi Carolyn, It saddens me to hear about your dear brother. I hope and pray that you can see your brother soon. Healing prayers are sent. Your family is my thoughts and prayers -Alexis

Unseeking Seeker April 8, 2021 at 9:26 AM Healing prayers sent

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