Carolyn Devonshire Poet Rhyme

She Lived In the Moment

Six feet tall, feisty and tipping the scales
Aunt Eva approached life so playfully
Living in the moment, not fretting details

Even at 80 no harsh wrinkles had she
Just a few laugh lines from a life filled with joy
She couldn’t budget, her spending was free

Her brother (my father) was a CPA
It seemed he was forever bailing her out
When living expenses she couldn’t pay

Her gifts to others were funny as well
A used Bruce Springsteen shirt she bought for me
It was stained, too small and had a strange smell

This aging widow had young men calling
She was their dance queen and rocked all night long
Some may have found her youthful dance dates appalling

Last time I saw her, she stood in the street
Grinning and waving, as we drove away
I watched her fade from view from the car’s back seat

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Robert Nehls January 1, 2015 at 5:12 AM Hi Carolyn. Such a great poem. We need people like this in our lives so we can be reminded what true happiness is. My dear mother was this type of person and I am forever grateful that she was in my life. Giving this one a sentimental 7. Loved it.

Dr. Upma A. Sharma November 4, 2014 at 8:08 PM Lovely story n write Carolyn! Money can't really buy happiness, pepl who don't have it find other ways to keep going, congrats on huge win!

Carrie Richards November 4, 2014 at 6:52 PM I love this story, Carolyn, ....... it makes me think of all the quirky characters I have heard about in my own family's history. But the joy in the story telling proves that we can't make this stuff up......it is real life, and real people ! Love this!

Brenda Meier-Hans November 4, 2014 at 8:53 AM So your aunt who had nothing, gave you so much. They are usually the ones who do. Wonderful that you shared her with us Carolyn. Congratulations on your win.

Joseph May November 4, 2014 at 7:40 AM Wonderful tribute Carolyn....the last stanza says it all...Congrats on your win

Dr.Ram Mehta November 3, 2014 at 7:29 PM Lovable character sketch of Aunt Eva, congrats on the win, Carolyn

Jan Allison November 3, 2014 at 4:49 PM dropping back with my congratulations Carolyn:-) hugs Jan xx

Connie Marcum Wong November 3, 2014 at 4:45 PM Congratulations on this winning poem that made me smile. I loved it!

Maurice Yvonne November 3, 2014 at 12:13 PM Carolyn I was so happy to see this write high up on the list.Congratulations on your win.

Dorian Petersen Potter November 3, 2014 at 1:57 AM Wow! What a wonderful and remarkable lady your aunt seems to have been or she is. This just proves more what I already know, that happiness comes from within, and not how much money someone has, the love of people, family and true friends, are to me the most important thing that anyone can have in this world, all the rest just falls secondary. An excellent write Carol!good luck in the contest! ;) xxx D.

Paul Callus October 28, 2014 at 12:51 PM Wow Carolyn! What an exceptional character Aunt Eva is (was). She knew how to live her life...enjoyed it to the full; not bothering about tomorrows helped her reach a lovely ripe age. We might not need to copy all her book, but we can take a leaf out of it! Hope to see this on the winners' list. hugs // paul

Chuck Melugin October 28, 2014 at 11:16 AM Carolyn, amazing poetry!! Hugs and kind words go a long, long way! Sending you a bushel ! 7 My best, chuck

Bl Devnath October 26, 2014 at 11:05 AM Your aunt Eva was a real rich lady she knew the value of life so she wanted all to see happy. A very nice poem of a good lesson to apply in practical life. Good luck in the contest. Loved always,my lovely friend,bl

Jack Horne October 26, 2014 at 10:48 AM beautiful write with a very wise last line! love you xx

Cupids Arrow October 26, 2014 at 9:58 AM Sweet Caroline,Its me collaborating with a friemd,one of your lomgest time soup friends here.When you read our poem guess who I am ..Hint (island :.) )Sshh. I love your poem sweet lady,Indeed money isnt everyrhing in life.When I was young We were not rich but those were the happiest days of my life.Too much money can make people greedy,posessive and mean,especially if they never knew what its like to be a middle class.Lovely poem with such an amazing message, Hugs CT B-)

Tim Smith October 26, 2014 at 5:55 AM A remarkable lady. I see it runs in the family...Love life to it's fullest. Tell others you love them..I adored this and her...hugs Tim

Maurice Yvonne October 26, 2014 at 5:39 AM A brilliant character sketch Carolyn. I could see her waving as you drove away. Carolyn Devonshire October 26, 2014 at 5:48 AM Dear Maurice, I will never forget waving goodbye. She always waved until the car was out of sight. She just wanted everyone to know how much she loved them. God bless her! It was a joy to know Aunt Eva.

Jan Allison October 26, 2014 at 5:31 AM Wow what a character she sounded Carolyn I can picture her in my mind - brilliant poem - good luck in the contest:-) hugs Jan xxx

Rajat Kanti Chakrabarty October 26, 2014 at 5:01 AM "A lesson can be learned from Eva’s lifestyle She needed no money to make her happy Just hugs and kind words helped preserve her smile" yes, it is. Love, Carolyn.----rajat.