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Queen of Hearts

I waited for a man with no cards up his sleeve

one who dated with sincerity

hoping, believing

searching for a beau to cast a royal flush

I seek only to complete his life

I've encountered many Jacks

players lacking good intent

yet these men had found their matches

they had more in common with the Queen of Diamonds

I need no wealth or fame

professions of love would be enough

it is a game I cannot win

a Queen of Hearts, I lie unnoticed

having slipped to the floor

will anyone miss my presence

or is the deck stacked against me



*Entry for Paula's "Pick a Card, Any Card" contest

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Carol Sunshine Brown

Date: 6/8/2011 10:46:00 AM

Congratulations on your win in Paula's "Pick A Card"contest Carolyn. Love, Carol

Kash Poet

Date: 6/7/2011 6:53:00 AM

Congratulations Carolyn on your big win in Paula's contest.

T.A. Skyles-Theoklapoet

Date: 6/6/2011 1:30:00 PM

Sad Carolyn but a great read.Congrats on this 3rd.place win.Thanks also for your kind comments and those great congrats on my wins.~LOTS OF LUV~Teresa

Jack Horne

Date: 6/6/2011 10:28:00 AM

There's nothing wrong with Jacks LOL. Many congrats on your win, Carolyn : )

Carrie Richards

Date: 6/6/2011 8:31:00 AM

I love how you twisted this poem into a personal story! Congratulations on a well deserved win, Carolyn! love,Carrie

Joy Wellington

Date: 5/30/2011 6:00:00 PM

exquisite! What a wonderful story! Albeit about a deck of cards. and YES!! The wedding bells did ring and we are deliriously happy. Thanks for all the well wishes. Joy (Jew)

Sophia Smith

Date: 5/30/2011 7:18:00 AM

I can sense your longing for king of your dreams. I too lie in waiting for the man of my dreams, may be not a king, but sweetly peasant. lovely written.

Kabuteng P.Ink K.

Date: 5/26/2011 9:28:00 AM

really liked how you ended this Carolyn, very touching but hmm hoping the cards aren't stacked against you ;) wish you the best in the contest and maybe you can fish for something special instead ;) hugs

Jslambert Mister Roboto

Date: 5/25/2011 9:20:00 PM

seven on a great poem by the way!

Jslambert Mister Roboto

Date: 5/25/2011 9:19:00 PM

I think you may have ran into a few of the lowly "Jack of Aces". Yes, these JackAces are easy to find. I think I'll write a poem whilst fresh on my mind. ~JSLambert

James Peranteau

Date: 5/25/2011 3:00:00 PM

Well dear poet...what a masterful write here ! I just loved this write dear Carolyn ! Now, there is a Blue deck, with a Qhearts, and a Red deck with a Qhearts...which deck do you hang in? *smiles* Have a wonderful week dear friend ! Much love(2u), james

Michael J. Falotico

Date: 5/25/2011 2:17:00 PM

Winning indeed my dear Carolyn... Poetry at it best my poet friend.... any suggestions you have towards publishing I would love to hear... thanks for thinking of me... love Michael

Sara Kendrick

Date: 5/25/2011 1:18:00 PM

Reads like a winning entry...Good luck in the contest, in life, and in love..Thanks for stopping by and commenting on my work and lettting me know that I placed in the contest...Sara

Mohammad Yamin

Date: 5/25/2011 11:32:00 AM

Hi Carolyn! An enthralling poem indeed -very touching. May you succeed in your search for the beau. You are an excellent poet. -Mohammad

Jack Horne

Date: 5/25/2011 11:20:00 AM

Hey, don't be so hard of those Jacks LOL. Great write, my friend. I think your presence would certainly be missed

Delysia Hendricks

Date: 5/25/2011 10:46:00 AM

A double 7 to you, polished poetess. I've added you to my fave list because I keep on missing your (very worthy) works. Good luck to you in the contest with this smart write. ^__^

Robert Ball

Date: 5/25/2011 6:07:00 AM

Thanks for your comment and I hope you are feeling well, my wife is getting better so thanks be to God, as usual you have done yourself proud. Now I'm going to soup mail you with a reply Ok?

Kash Poet

Date: 5/25/2011 6:00:00 AM

Revisited this touching write of you Caroline.Pl. Visit me......

Barbara Gorelick

Date: 5/24/2011 8:12:00 PM

You would hardly go unnoticed dear LNC. I know the feeling though. thanks for the call...Ill try to call tomorrow before you take off..if not..catch a BIG one for me..BG

Brenda Atry

Date: 5/24/2011 7:43:00 PM

The deck can not be stacked agianst you ,Carolyn. Not with the way you can turn a phrase. There is more than one ace up your sleeve. A fabulous entry!

Brenda Atry

Date: 5/24/2011 7:42:00 PM

The deck can not be stacked agianst you ,Carolyn. Not with the way you can turn a phrase. There is more than one ace up your sleeve. A fabulous entry!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 5/24/2011 7:27:00 PM

wow, you did a great job with THIS one, Carolyn. I hope I can do so well with My card. Do I have something up my sleeve? just a mere thought, that is all!!

Joyce Johnson

Date: 5/24/2011 6:59:00 PM

you turned it around beautifully Carolyn. A winner I am sure. Love, Joyce

Don Johnson

Date: 5/24/2011 6:29:00 PM

decks are stacked sweet Carolyn, and if i have a bet, the card you draw, you can't ignore, passions sweet regret. You draw the right card to you, a mental trick and yet , do not play the baby blue, King's a coming do not fret. yes xo Don