Carolyn Devonshire Poet Free verse

Stairway To the Stars

stairway to the stars
celestial light beckons me
no puddles overflow with tears 
my life’s silent movie
reruns in my mind

not a loved one left behind
those I cherish 
wait for me
lingering in paradise

below the Earth loses color
even the pyramids
Eiffel Tower
Broadway lights
fade

to those still confined in the worldly realm
no legacy I leave
just a kiss that carries
rapidly vanishing memories 
my final farewell




*Written September 4, 2014, by Carolyn Devonshire
For Guatami’s “The Poet II – Poetry Contest”
Theme:  Leave you a kiss

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poemtheart poemtheart January 27, 2020 at 11:22 PM Wonderful !!!! you should post more. This is awesome stuff..! :)

Quoth Theraven November 23, 2019 at 11:29 PM Carolyn, Lovely and evocative poem, truly. A wish for a poet's heart tonight. I hope this finds you well, I hope your heart is light. -Richard

Connie Marcum Wong July 19, 2019 at 5:29 PM This is really beautiful Carolyn. A divine poem! : ) xxoo

Lionel Ledbetter September 29, 2014 at 11:12 PM Delightful poem, Carolyn.

Keith O.J. Hunt September 26, 2014 at 12:45 PM Brilliant write Carolyn! I'll be back soon... Always, Keith

Charlene Mccutcheon September 18, 2014 at 3:45 PM l so loved your well written poem and congratulations on the honor received for best poems. This poem does deserve it. Indeed we do have loved ones waiting for us on the other side. Thank you for sharing your wonderful talent. Love, Charlene

Gautami Phookan September 17, 2014 at 4:44 AM Hello Carolyn, how are you doing my friend.. Love your work,, and I loved this poem, there's something very unique in your in thoughts.. a very nice composition! Thank youuuu and Congrats, and love.. and smiles....

Jerry T Curtis September 16, 2014 at 6:11 PM Very Heartfelt, Carolyn, but Farewell is not Goodbye.

Andrea Dietrich September 16, 2014 at 3:17 PM wow, Carolyn, I don't know how she placed you yet, but this ROCKS. One of the best I have seen on the topic of leave you a kiss. And Congratulations.

Daver Austin September 15, 2014 at 2:34 PM Hi, Carolyn. Hope you change your mind about the farewell. Soup needs more of your fine poetry. Love, daver

Dr.Ram Mehta September 14, 2014 at 11:03 PM Enjoyed this emotional write, Congrats, Carolyn

Brenda Meier-Hans September 14, 2014 at 7:32 PM Congratulations on this straight from the heart beautifully penned poem Carolyn.

Joyce Johnson September 14, 2014 at 6:22 PM You make a bad thing sound good, Carolyn. Congratulations on your win and I will be emailing you. Love, Joyce

Jan Allison September 14, 2014 at 1:58 PM title of a great Glenn Miler hit and now of a stunning poem Carolyn! Many congrats:-) hugs Jan xxx

Robert Lindley September 12, 2014 at 10:21 PM God, this poem is so beautiful! Last stanza sweet icing on a perfect cake my friend!! You have a gem here and I rate this a solid 7 .. Adding this inspiring write to my fav list ..

Harry Horsman September 11, 2014 at 11:15 AM one aspects that hurts me not able to get on to soup like the old days,,,is i miss so much wondrous poetry like this,,your standards have always been extremely high Carolyn,,and this is no exception,,,love the theme, speaks for so many of us....

Kelly Deschler September 9, 2014 at 2:33 AM This poem is deeply emotional, and yet the words flow out in such a light and delicate way, as if it were drifting on the air. Simply beautiful, Carolyn! Good luck in Guatami's contest!

Ravi Sathasivam September 8, 2014 at 4:13 AM Excellent. Shown very great emotions and expressions well. Enjoyed reading it. Tfs

Ravindra K Kapoor September 6, 2014 at 11:54 AM This is such a beautiful and deep write dear friend. You have made the final journey so beautiful and real that someone may feel the glimpse of a real journey from Earth to the world of eternity and Stars. Great stunning write dear friend. It’s a Gem dear friend. My good wishes for your contest entry. It goes as my favourite Poem. Love and best wishes always...Ravindra K Kapoor

Demetrios Trifiatis September 6, 2014 at 4:25 AM A stairway that we are all bound to climb! A metaphysical glimpse into eternity, dear Carolyn, marvelously expressed! Inspirational! Thank you!

Jslambert Mister Roboto September 5, 2014 at 11:46 PM UPON seeing this title I couldn't wait to read it! I was looking for Led Zeppelin plus a few stairs and what I found was soo much better, Jimmy Page is overrated compared to Carolyn's PAGE! This is EPIC as all hell n heaven mixed into one terrific Space Cake Cookie! This poem helps us rediscover REAL meaning of life and beyond, shredding fears and tears of the unknown and adding value to those passed on! To my Faves. 7 heaven!

Paul Callus September 5, 2014 at 4:01 PM A top 7 rating for this beautiful poem written in free verse, Carolyn. These stairs will surely lead you up the winners' list! ...and that kiss will forever be treasured....hugs. // paul

Elaine George September 5, 2014 at 11:28 AM Sure to top the list, Carolyn. Simply divine. Yes!! I am aware of Karen's website. Actualy she has posted several of my poems. She is such a wonderful poet and spirit. bfn, girlfriend Lainie

Richard Lamoureux September 5, 2014 at 10:00 AM Beautiful and filled with majesty!

Dr. Upma A. Sharma September 5, 2014 at 1:43 AM U hv created a true feeling of departure Carolyn ! What great emotions n expressions my dear!! But those times r far from reality yet,, so enjoy the worldly realm dear!

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