Carolyn Devonshire Poet Couplet

Soupdom Draftee

Just weeks after Dad died, I found my way here
Hoping unsettled emotions would disappear

Hope and warmth came from poets I’d never met
Artists helped me as pain I tried to forget

Their comments so kind and suggestions welcome
In a few months time I’d made many a chum

Experienced writers introduced new forms
Honing skills, I saw my verses transform

How glad I am to have found Poetry Soup
I went from being alone to part of a troop

What keeps me here now is the contacts I made
Poets whose inspiration will never fade

Even those who have left with the passing years
Still stay in touch as they embark on new frontiers

There is no greater gift than friendship to me
Happy I am to be a Soupdom draftee





*Written January 11, 2012 for Carol Browns “What I Like Most about Poetry Soup” contest
By Carolyn Devonshire

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Jon Arno January 27, 2012 at 6:22 PM Congratulations on your amazing write. Good job. Best regards, Jon

Maureen Lefanue January 27, 2012 at 12:57 AM Congratulations, Carolyne, on your 1st prize win. Great poem! Maureen

Audrey Haick January 26, 2012 at 4:13 PM Congratulations on a well deserved Ist Place Win, dear Carolyn! As always, a delight to read. I hope all is well, dear friend..been very busy but I manage to post a few in between. Miss you and love you! Annalise

Joe Maverick January 26, 2012 at 11:00 AM Well done my friend..good to see you are up on your winning ways..)

Bob Quigley January 26, 2012 at 10:09 AM That pretty much says it all Carolyn. Congratulations

Linda-Marie Sweetheart January 26, 2012 at 10:07 AM congrats Carolyn on a brilliant first place win for excellent poetry about PS..

Carrie Richards January 26, 2012 at 9:25 AM This tender poem reminds us that each of one is looking for the understanding, and for that comfort that someone cares. Congratulations dear Carolyn on this heartfelt poem!

Bl Devnath January 26, 2012 at 7:22 AM Congrats on your win, my friend. Loved and enjoyed, bl

David Williams January 26, 2012 at 7:01 AM Carolyn congrats on your brilliant win, loved it..David

Carol Sunshine Brown January 26, 2012 at 5:48 AM Congratulations on your placement in my "What I Love Most About PoetrySoup" contest Carolyn. Thank you for your support. Love, Carol

Jack Horne January 21, 2012 at 3:03 PM Beautiful piece on Soup and your Soup friends : )

Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen January 14, 2012 at 12:14 PM This is absolutely beautiful. Heartfelt. I think you will win with this one. Love you, Dane Ann

Kash Poet January 13, 2012 at 7:41 AM Very nice poem here Carolyn to describe your likeness about the soup.Enjoyed the read.

Joe Maverick January 11, 2012 at 12:38 PM Just a really good write here Carolyn..) so enjoyed it..!

Daver Austin January 10, 2012 at 2:43 PM I agree. The soup gives everyone a chance to advance their feelings and to make friends through the internet - all this in a friendly way. Love, daver

Russell Sivey January 10, 2012 at 2:15 PM What an interestingly wonderful write! You've written a nice dedication to Poetry Soup and all your friends! i loved your couplets and all your wise lines you have written!! Awesome Work!!

Wilma Neels January 10, 2012 at 12:41 PM We all have different reasons on how we ended up here Carolyn but one thing is for sure friendships for a lifetime have been formed.. This is a beauty, all the best for Carol's contest ;) love Wilma

Carol Sunshine Brown January 10, 2012 at 12:23 PM Thank you so very much Carolyn for your continued support. Love, Carol

Cory Long January 10, 2012 at 12:17 PM beautifully written couplet.. good luck in the contest. cory