Carolyn Devonshire Poet Sonnet

The Obscurity of Peace

Cries of famine, torture and pain echo worldwide
A child who hungers, a family facing death
How can we live in peace until such ills subside
Injustices may linger till our dying breath

The chance to change the course of our world is still there
Though time appears to be running out as we wait
Join the peace movement now and let’s unite in prayer
To succeed in this quest, we cannot hesitate

We can’t erase violence by going to war
Such lessons we can learn from mankind’s history
If aggression is a tactic that you abhor
Lay down all your weapons to end this misery

Though a world of peace and brotherhood seems obscure
You cannot deny this notion has much allure


*Written March 3, 2015

"Pick a Subject" contest by Shadow Hamilton
Judged March 30, 2015

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Joe Maverick December 27, 2015 at 8:23 AM Its the only way and a pragmatic choice Carolyn, the thing is you tell people and they do the opposite..' the media have learned to insinuate instead and seep their ideas into the targets..'

Bl Devnath March 14, 2015 at 2:55 PM It's a nice heartfelt poem written with your great heart for the world where perfect vision is hidden silently on tearing of the innocent victims and the causes of all kinds of problems of today's world is facing. You have provided nice solutions here too. A great congrats on your win, my lovely friend. Loved always,bl

Sunflower Poetess March 10, 2015 at 12:26 PM Dear Caroline, all too true. The last two lines sums it up, but we know prayer changes things. Love SP

Richard Lamoureux March 7, 2015 at 11:06 AM When mother Theresa was asked how she could deal with the overwhelming poverty and need in the world she responded by saying she would Love one person at a time. Look at what a difference her life has made. I enjoyed this thoughtful poem. Thanks for reading my Tell Me poem it is now finished.

John Lawless March 6, 2015 at 6:29 PM Congrats Carolyn on the high placement in the contest.

Constance La France March 6, 2015 at 7:04 AM Carolyn, congratulations on your wonderful win in Pick A Subject contest, well done poem and hope you are doing well . . .

Andrea Dietrich March 5, 2015 at 11:17 PM was this in the contest with peace as one of the topics? If so, you chose a good way to hilight peace. Well done, Carolyn.

Emile Pinet March 5, 2015 at 3:26 PM This is a well written, thought provoking, descriptive, and creative all rolled up into a beautiful poem. A thrilling song like poem that flows with a carefree beat. The words are lyrical and bounce through this poem drumming up emotions with a gentle inviting beat. Emile. #7

Joseph May March 5, 2015 at 12:41 PM Great write and win Carolyn...

Rajkumar Thoungamba Meitei March 5, 2015 at 10:51 AM Hi! Carolyn, enjoyed reading your poem. Its quite sensitizing. :) Rajkumar

Rajat Kanti Chakrabarty March 5, 2015 at 8:06 AM Carolyn after a long time.Awesome write as usual. Congratulations on win.God bless.>>>rajat

Jan Allison March 5, 2015 at 7:35 AM Brilliantly penned Carolyn - the final couplet speaks volumes - congrats:-) Hugs Jan xx

Paul Callus March 4, 2015 at 11:32 AM I agree with you Carolyn; wars do not solve much...they leave no winners and they make the world's problems even worse than they already are. Is peace just a dream? It could well be, but we must give it a chance to succeed. Love and hugs // paul

Barbara Gorelick March 3, 2015 at 10:07 PM So nice to see a poem by you...you've tackled a tough subject, that's for sure. Some days I think its hopeless..BG

Steven Hanlon March 3, 2015 at 6:04 PM well said carolyn, i concur completely. who else but poets and minstrels could instigate such a bold endeavour? of course it would first require an edict under international law backed by consumers. it would appear that our collective power as consumers is the most effective instrument at our disposal in this world anyway. good poem by the way.

Sara Kendrick March 3, 2015 at 5:48 PM Someday and I believe it will be soon when the church is raptured and the end will come but of course no one knows a date so it could be another 100 or 1000 years.. ..Then perfect peace..Interesting work..Thanks for stopping by..The picture was not of Princess but the Chihuahua looks very much like her when she gets defensive..Sara