Charles Messina Poet Lyric

Sweet Carolyn

Corresponding to the song "Sweet Caroline" by Neil Diamond


When it began, 
All those years way back when 
All the poets like me, who knew you well 
You, touched our hearts 
And our hearts felt your warmth 
Who'd of believed you'd come along
 
Hearts, touching hearts, reaching out 
Touching us, touching you 

Sweet Carolyn, our times never seemed so sad
 
I've been inclined, to believe it never could, But now I 
Think of you gone 
Although we're saddened 
We can only smile, thinking of you 
Although we hurt, and hurting may last forever 
We can only smile, hurting for you 

Hearts, touching hearts, reaching out 
Touching you, touching us

Sweet Carolyn, your presence touched us, clearly 
You will be missed so dearly 
Rest in peace, our sweet Carolyn  


*Dedicated to the very lovely Carolyn Devonshire 
May she rest in heavenly peace 


Tributes to Carolyn Poetry Contest 
Sponsor: Constance La France 
8-13-2021

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Constance La France August 23, 2021 at 11:55 AM Charlie, beautiful and heart wrenching, thank you for taking part in the Tributes To Carolyn ~ Constance

Andrea Dietrich August 19, 2021 at 3:12 PM I love the creative way you paid tribute to her through the flow and tune of that famous song. I remember singing it in my youth and never knowing way back then that I would have a sweet Carolyn come into my own life.

Christuraj Alex August 19, 2021 at 6:36 AM Sweet Carolyn, your presence touched us, clearly - True Great Tribute.

Beata Agustin August 19, 2021 at 5:16 AM Thanks so much for sharing this, enabling me to know more intimately Carolyn (though I will surely miss her and her uplifting comments). God bless you.

Eve Roper August 18, 2021 at 7:20 PM Carolyn's presence did touch our souls, Charles, congratulations in Constance's Tribute. Hugs Eve

Jan Allison August 18, 2021 at 4:14 PM sweet Caroline indeed, i still can't believe she is gone, Many congrats on your win Charles:-) hugs Jan xx

Paula Goldsmith August 18, 2021 at 12:27 PM Congratulations on your win. What a creative write you did with the song "Sweet Caroline" by Neil Diamond. She would love it. Her heart did touch many. Mine for one. I miss our talks. Have a blessed day with your win...............

Lindsay Laurie August 11, 2021 at 10:27 PM Hello Charles ... a lovely tribute indeed. Carolyn touched so many souls on this site with her poems and comments - thanks again Charles - Lindsay

Darlene De Beaulieu August 10, 2021 at 12:07 PM Hello Charles Messina, yes she will be missed by all of us. yet her poetry will be remembered by us all. Enjoy your day my friend.

Joanna Daniel August 10, 2021 at 12:08 AM What a lovely tribute to Carolyn, Charles! Brilliant:) She truly will be missed by PS family...

L Milton Hankins August 8, 2021 at 7:08 PM I love your tribute to Carolyn, Charles, with hints of "Sweet Caroline." It is so beautiful. I hope it can be added to the tribute poems that will appear on the Blog. Charles Messina August 9, 2021 at 5:35 PM Thank you, Milton. She was a wonderful person/poetess...she will be missed. Hope all is well my friend.