Carolyn Devonshire Poet Free verse

Sacred Tears

“There is a sacredness in tears. They are not the mark of weakness, but of power. They speak more eloquently than ten thousand tongues. They are messengers of overwhelming grief...and unspeakable love.” – Washington Irving


strongest love known
conveyed by tears, not words
powerful the person
allowing tears to escape
walls that hold a captive heart
essence of true compassion
sharing sacred tears
as a loved one mourns


*Entry for Russell Sivey’s “Challenge - 8 Lines Max” contest
by Carolyn Devonshire, October 9, 2011

Dedicated to Joyce Johnson on the loss of her brother

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Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen October 31, 2011 at 9:33 PM Beautiful wisdom.

Jessica Woolum October 15, 2011 at 9:39 AM This is so beautifully written.

Debbie Guzzi October 14, 2011 at 7:56 PM I'm sure she so appreciated this! I will always remember your visit & our fun few hours! Congrad's Light & Love

Carol Sunshine Brown October 14, 2011 at 7:23 AM Congratulations on your poetry placing 1st in Russell's "Challenge" contest Carolyn. Love, Carol

Kash Poet October 12, 2011 at 4:12 AM Congratulations Carolyn on your 1st place win!This is a precious GEM from you!

Edward Ebbs October 12, 2011 at 12:31 AM Congrats on your win, a heartfelt tribute...very nice, Ed

Lee Ramage October 12, 2011 at 12:29 AM Beautifully written just as the dedication is meant. Thank you for writing this for Joyce. Very kind. Lee

Ralph Taylor October 11, 2011 at 11:13 PM Congrats on your win, Carolyn. Excellent write. Well deserved. Nice going. luv Ralph

Bob Quigley October 11, 2011 at 11:04 PM This is just beautiful Carolyn. Wonderful sentiment and a touching dedication. Congratulations

Margaret Foster October 11, 2011 at 10:25 PM Beautiful words and a beautiful tribute. well done Carolyn...Margaret

Don Johnson October 11, 2011 at 5:10 PM faerie land dreaming, the sweetest in spring, when summer has gone to the west, a riding on golden leave carpets yes, i'm thinking, when fall has leaves flying the best ... Well diddly dunn Carolyn, sweet one...

Russell Sivey October 11, 2011 at 5:07 PM Congrats on your 1st place win in my "Challenge" contest...Awesome job!!

Jack Horne October 11, 2011 at 11:54 AM Beautiful tribute, love.

Joe Maverick October 10, 2011 at 5:10 PM A wonderfull tribute here Carolyn..

Carol Sunshine Brown October 10, 2011 at 1:26 PM A beautiful dedication Carolyn. God Bless You. Love, Carol

Michael J. Falotico October 10, 2011 at 7:18 AM Very good dedication... So sad to lose a brother or sister... I lost my sister to cancer 4 years ago and it still sadens me not to have her around... Hope your well my dear friend...luv Michael

Tony Lane October 10, 2011 at 6:49 AM Beautifully said. Tony

Kash Poet October 10, 2011 at 1:03 AM A touching write and great dedication.I have already entered that butterfly poem for PD's contest.I am surprised that you still remember that poem!Thanks a lot Carolyn.

Elizabeth Wesley October 9, 2011 at 11:31 PM Tender loving sentiment so like you Carolyn. "Cry me a river"!

Barbara Gorelick October 9, 2011 at 10:32 PM Oh, LNC...what a beautry...and a lovely dedication...I will call soon..have company this evening. BG

Wayne Hill October 9, 2011 at 10:24 PM a lovely sentiment