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Sweep in Like a Summer Breeze

Melodies of magical wind chimes Carry me back to such blissful times Hand-in-hand we planned for a long life Dreams to share as you made me your wife When a summer breeze rides on the seas I still hear your voice and I’m at ease Now I wander the shoreline alone A child left behind by fate’s cyclone As I stroke fallen plumes from a gull I’m beset by memories to mull Thoughts of warm nights we fished from the pier Wrap my soul like a blanket so sheer I’m transformed to the girl I was then And, Sweetheart, I’m loving you again When a summer breeze rides on the seas I still hear your voice and I’m at ease I’ve been lonely today so I’ll go Where a summer breeze is sure to blow Sitting on sand, I’ll set a new goal To fill the void and make myself whole If only I can open my heart To a man whose loss won’t tear me apart Just a tender embrace at day’s end You were my love; he’ll just be my friend When a summer breeze rides on the seas I still hear your voice and I’m at ease Transform me to the girl I was when You let me love you again and again *August 3, 2018.

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harry horsman

Date: 4/28/2020 11:26:00 PM

The word 'Haunting' comes to mind when i read this most wonderful of poems, from my favourites list of 2018,,loved it then as i do now...Hope you are well Carolyn, Please keep safe...Harry

Mark Toney

Date: 12/29/2018 11:27:00 AM

Carolyn, this beautiful, heartfelt lyric is a Fav for me. Congrats on your win on mile 5 of my 2019 Poetry Marathon contest! ~Mark

Duke Beaufort

Date: 10/9/2018 5:03:00 PM

Very interesting. This happens to men as well. I know because I can be obsessive. I don’t know how that happened—perhaps some of us are wired a certain way. Love and chemistry are sometimes very difficult to deal with. Very best of luck moving forward. It is painful.

John Gondolf

Date: 8/12/2018 1:48:00 PM

Carolyn, back to say congrats for your wonderful lyric. John

John Hamilton

Date: 8/12/2018 1:19:00 PM

Truly beautiful lyric Carolyn, congrats on a fine 2nd place win!

Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 8/14/2018 1:35:00 PM

Thank you, John. This one was from the heart.

harry horsman

Date: 8/6/2018 3:08:00 PM

A Fav, The poem is as gentle as a breeze, the words just keep on floating into ones mind, as one reads this gem.

Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 8/7/2018 1:20:00 PM

Thank you, Harry. I appreciate your comments very much. Hugs, Carolyn

Paul Callus

Date: 8/6/2018 12:56:00 PM

Finding true love, yet losing it at an early stage in life brings strong and contrasting emotions, Carolyn. This poem is full of sincere feelings based on loss and longing. Hugs // paul

Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 8/7/2018 1:21:00 PM

After so much time passes, it is hard to find the strength to take a chance on love again, Paul. Thanks for your comments. Love, Carolyn

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 8/5/2018 7:14:00 PM

This lovely poem is beautifully composed my friend, with the tenderness that first love encompasses. Into my faves! : ) xxoo

Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 8/7/2018 6:30:00 PM

Thank you, Connie.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/4/2018 7:20:00 PM

Thanks for your limerick contest!! I loved reading them all (if I forgot to tell you that)

Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 8/7/2018 6:31:00 PM

Glad it gave you some laughs!

Janice Canerdy

Date: 8/4/2018 3:17:00 PM

Lovely, bittersweet piece, Carolyn. Janice

John Gondolf

Date: 8/4/2018 10:22:00 AM

This is such a beautifully written sad song of lost love, Carolyn, this should do well in the contest. I enjoyed this one. John

Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 8/4/2018 2:18:00 PM

Thanks so much, John. Your comments mean a lot to me.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 8/4/2018 9:38:00 AM

What beautiful lyrics, I’m glad I stopped by this morning.

Joseph May

Date: 8/4/2018 7:08:00 AM

A melancholy reminiscence of love that once blew on a summer breeze.. Beautifully rendered Carolyn..

Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 8/4/2018 2:18:00 PM

Thank you!

Emile Pinet

Date: 8/3/2018 6:19:00 PM

Your have a gift in telling a story that lets the reader feel a part of what is unfolding before them. Your words play within our hearts and their magic comes alive between the lines as we perceive their meaning. Emile.

Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 8/3/2018 7:20:00 PM

You are very kind, Emile. Thank you.

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/3/2018 3:36:00 PM

wow, CArolyn you did a superlative job here. One of your very best poems. So lyricl!! FAVE. (a soupmail for ya too)

Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 8/3/2018 8:57:00 PM

Many thanks, dear friend. Your comments mean a lot to me.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 8/3/2018 1:49:00 PM

A beautiful lyric Carolyn, so well written, old memories can be very painful. Tom

Tim Smith

Date: 8/3/2018 12:12:00 PM

So beautiful, a love you hold for him will never leave

Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 8/3/2018 12:15:00 PM

No, it won't leave. I've spent most of my life trying to recapture the hope I once had in my heart, Tim. Thanks for reading.

Rhoda Tripp

Date: 8/3/2018 11:50:00 AM

Wow! Carolyn! This is so very heart wrenching emotional. Took my breath away sad. So awesome a write.

Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 8/3/2018 12:14:00 PM

Thank you for reading, Rhoda. Much appreciated.

JAN ALLISON

Date: 8/3/2018 10:38:00 AM

I have tears in my eyes Carolyn, such heartbreaking lyrics:-( Love the clever way you used the couplets to form the final stanza. hugs Jan xx

Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 8/3/2018 11:35:00 AM

Thank you for reading, Jan. I had tears in my eyes while I was writing it. Been trying so hard to find room for someone new in my life. It's hard. Love you, Carolyn