Carolyn Devonshire Poet Quintain (English)

Sometimes We Just Know

A sensation I’d never had before
Overcome by helplessness when he touched my hand
Attraction ignited as he first entered the door
Warmth filled me as we sauntered ‘cross the sand
Giggling ‘neath starlight, so happy to find my man

His dark, wavy hair I brushed my fingers through
The first time we kissed, my heart raced fast
I melted in his strong arms, passion grew
He was so brilliant, had integrity and class
What he saw in me, I just couldn’t grasp

He was older than I, but it didn’t matter
I’d never loved before and never did again
He was mature, my heart he wouldn’t shatter
As a virgin danced on the beach; fate had a plan
Deep in my heart, I knew he’d be my husband




*First love entry for Frank's contest

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Carol Sunshine Brown April 19, 2011 at 4:43 AM Congratulations on your well deserved win Carolyn in Frank Herrera's contest "First Love". Love, Carol

Jack Horne April 17, 2011 at 5:27 AM Many congrats, Carolyn : )

Kash Poet April 16, 2011 at 12:52 PM Congrats Carolyn on your big win in the contest---kashinath

Nette Onclaud April 16, 2011 at 3:33 AM sweetness, carols... that's instinct!! making waves at you for your for the fine win..congrats! :) huggs

Shani Fassbender April 15, 2011 at 7:21 PM Congrats on placing in this contest. Can just "feel" you falling in love...

Elaine George April 15, 2011 at 7:00 PM Ahhhh Carolyn, there is no other feeling like that - it holds us for eternity. I know this comes from deep in your soul....Simply beautiful! Many congrats on your BIG WIN, Lainie

Sara Kendrick April 15, 2011 at 4:01 PM Congratulations on your win..Sara

James Foulk April 7, 2011 at 12:17 PM a great write enjoyed reading this so touching. thank you for reading The Old Train Depot and for your comment.

Robert Ball April 5, 2011 at 5:52 AM I forgot to enter rating so I say 7+ God bless

Robert Ball April 5, 2011 at 5:52 AM One of my favorites on the soup, I think you know that, I enjoy most of your poems, but this one is excellent because I love my wife, and she loves me in the same way, so keep the pen flowing, I have never been able to write the mushy stuff, so I'll let my favorite poetess to so that God bless

Robert Ball April 5, 2011 at 5:51 AM One of my favorites on the soup, I think you know that, I enjoy most of your poems, but this one is excellent because I love my wife, and she loves me in the same way, so keep the pen flowing, I have never been able to write the mushy stuff, so I'll let my favorite poetess to so that God bless

Gwendolen Song March 15, 2011 at 7:29 PM Carolyn, You are beautiful, you are passionate, and the audience here at Poetry Soup can grasp what your first real love saw in you. Thanks for extending your heart felt writings to us! Gwendolen

Carol Fillmore March 14, 2011 at 2:29 PM Yes, sometimes we do just know:) really excellent and it's evident the man did make you swoon;)) Thanks for your comments on my butterflies poem. I'd seen a photograph of these beautiful creatures and knew vaguely of their migrations to/from south and west. A little research for background information helped get the essence of the poem correct...

John Freeman March 14, 2011 at 11:45 AM Beautiful story Carolyn, told with such class. I don't think I've ever written in this form. Did you finish your Pantoum yet? Agape, Moses

Ellen Fahey March 13, 2011 at 10:21 AM Wow! Beautiful! Hope he knows what a lucky man he is. Thanks for your encouraging comment....it means so much to me. Ellen

Nette Onclaud March 13, 2011 at 5:33 AM sentimental as a heart's sighs, carols... a dreamy, soulful work trimmed with melodious lines and affectionate images... surely a winner! :) huggs, nette

Wilma Neels March 12, 2011 at 2:06 PM Wonderful memories shared in this beautiful write Carolyn, thanks the picture of your late husband on the blog as well.. Wishing you all the best for Francine's contest, love Wilma

Daver Austin March 12, 2011 at 10:34 AM Kind of star-crossed, eh? Beautiful write, Carolyn. This one will "Make em swoon." Love, dave

Gert W. Knop March 12, 2011 at 8:20 AM Lovely memories and write, Carolyn! Sorry that I did not post many poems or comments on Soup, but I am still handicapped with arm and hand. Thank you for all your friendly comments, my friend. Hope you'll have a great Sunday and a nice week!...Love, Gert

Harry Horsman March 12, 2011 at 4:23 AM wonderful memory, Carolyn, and not only yours, make me the reader, and most others who read this, remember theirs also, awesome. Harry

Andrea Dietrich March 11, 2011 at 11:07 PM I never knew he was an "older" man, Carolyn. Or is this just fiction here? so hard to tell with the poets here when they are telling their life experiences or not. We sure have many contests to keep us hopping this weekend, don't we?

Sharon Ruebel March 11, 2011 at 2:55 PM Hello Carolyn, Just a wonderful and beautiful write. Good luck in the contest. I love this one Lov, Shar

Sidney Beck March 11, 2011 at 2:12 PM very sweet and romantic..the stuff of dreams...I like romantic words very much...best of luck in the contest...Syd

James Fraser March 11, 2011 at 2:08 PM I had the same feeling Carolyn. Beautifully written, and it's sure to be a favourite with Francine. Good luck in the contest....:)

Michael J. Falotico March 11, 2011 at 1:55 PM Swooning is a perfect word for this write... Im sure Francine will love this as much as I did.. best of luck to you in the contest and once again thank you for all your heartwarming comments, they mean the world to me...love Michael

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