Carolyn Devonshire Poet Free verse

Roaming Through Memories

alone now
I roam through memories
recalling treasures of the past
journeying back to seaside treks with my husband
riding to the city to see Broadway shows
reliving nights of romance
even visiting John’s grave
in the best of times
memories carry me to ocean jetties
where vows of love were exchanged
as waves lapped gently against rocks
if only we could feel these sensations again
family outings at the beach
building sandcastles
burying Dad’s feet in sand
sauntering along the festive boardwalk
hiking through woodlands with friends who have passed
wanting to hug them again
feeling the weight of concrete
preventing my spirit from moving on
as I reach out to heaven
seeking a sign
praying for guidance
hoping past joy will be restored
confined by sadness
I roam through memories
alone now


For Drake’s “I Roam” contest
4/23/11

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James Marshall Goff January 18, 2017 at 10:24 PM fell hard for this beautiful, love filled poem....found it searching "best of's...you allow the reader (me, jimmy!) to insert similar feeling and emptiness wishes...thank you...(& thx for xmas card) jim

Joe Maverick June 20, 2011 at 1:49 PM A touching piece from you Carolyn, its good but hard to feel, and yet i bet you wouldn't trade your memories and experiences ever..yours Joe.

Nette Onclaud May 26, 2011 at 11:40 PM nostalgia lingers between those languid lines, carols! special congrats and have fun fishing/ diving...:) huggs

Gautami Phookan May 26, 2011 at 1:36 PM I was touched by your memories. how they always stay with us, comforting us by their presence..Congrats on your win Carolyn with this very special one.. and yes happy fishing, happy cruising too..huggs, gautami

Kash Poet May 26, 2011 at 11:58 AM Well Carolyn this poem is worthy of higher placement!Congrats on your HM...Visit me.....

Tahera Mannan May 26, 2011 at 4:41 AM Such a sad end to this beauty. Many congrats dear friend. I am much better now. Thanks for your support and prayers.

Carol Sunshine Brown May 25, 2011 at 10:21 AM Congratulations on your win in Drake's contest Carolyn. Love, Carol

Jack Horne May 25, 2011 at 9:49 AM A sad, but beautiful write. Many congrats on your win, my friend : )

Dr.Ram Mehta May 25, 2011 at 8:00 AM Congratulations on the win in the contest of drake, carolyn

Delysia Hendricks May 25, 2011 at 5:38 AM Simply awesome!! Congratulations on your placement, Carolyn. :)

Cory Long May 25, 2011 at 5:20 AM memories are so great to hold on to congrats on your win in the contest. cory

Zzzzz Zzzzz May 17, 2011 at 3:53 AM A lovely bitter-sweet poem. Memories are precious. Even the slightly painful ones can be good to look back on. Good luck in the contest.

Carol Sunshine Brown May 3, 2011 at 7:28 AM It was a pleasure to read your poetry today Carolyn. Thank you for your kind comments. Love, Carol

Anne Rutherford April 28, 2011 at 9:48 AM Carolyn, I am so sorry for your loss of the special things that we all take for granted. I now am living what you must have gone through . This is a great tribute to your life as it used to be. In friendship Anne.

James Foulk April 26, 2011 at 7:49 PM thank you for commenting on Brandon My Grandson

Wilma Neels April 25, 2011 at 1:04 PM You have taken me on this journey with you Carolyn, sad memories but they are treasured by you and that is sometimes the best ones to have. The joy of having experienced it all.. A beautiful piece for Drake's contest.. Best wishes my friend, love Wilma

Diane Locksley April 25, 2011 at 11:49 AM It is sad to have to roam this way through memories. Maybe it is time to make some new ones? Good luck in Drake's contest. Best to you, Diane

Daver Austin April 25, 2011 at 7:34 AM Hope those memories are all sweet. I might be off the soup for a while because am having cataracts removed from both eyes. Love, Dave

Sara Kendrick April 24, 2011 at 12:16 PM Enjoyed going down memory lane with you reliving your memories..Good luck in the contest with this great work.Thanks for stopping by my blog..The children had a great time.They will have some great memories to carry into the future for a good long time..I am so sore and swollen feet and ankles and legs...Sara

Jack Horne April 24, 2011 at 10:17 AM Sending you hugs. I know how you must be feeling, my friend. Good things will happen : )

Jslambert Mister Roboto April 24, 2011 at 4:43 AM I hope you are having a nice time! This is a real cool poem Carolyn! Also, have a happy Easter! Oh, I have written a poem dedicated to you. With your permission, I will type it up and post it. I made an Easter egg poem for you and all my friends on here as well. Please check it out. Take care. Much Love and Respect!

Andrea Dietrich April 23, 2011 at 11:36 PM CArolyn, This is the kind of poem I can see winning top place in his contest. You did very well with the theme. It's sad but done in a way that good poets can do a sad poem. Hope you place high!

Nette Onclaud April 23, 2011 at 11:20 PM hi carols, soup mail!

James Foulk April 23, 2011 at 7:20 PM a tear jerker Carolyn, I had to stop while reading this, you painted a picture here so real, that i could see everything. thank you for reading and commenting on my Grandma's Rocking Chair.

Kash Poet April 23, 2011 at 11:35 AM Another excellent write from you Carolyn!Best wishes--kash

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