To Carolyn Devonshire

Golden hair shining in the breeze,
you-- strapped into the boat’s chair.
Feet braced, your mouth wide
and eyes lit up like an angel.
You are pulling the rod with
all your might, as the fish rises
into the sunlight, it glistens.
Turning end over end it gains
slack needed to throw the hook.
It rises once again into a mighty
leap over the stern where you sit.
With a sigh of relief, you know 
you will always remember, 
that salute as your trophy.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012


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Date: 7/4/2012 1:20:00 PM
yeah, that's the carolyn i know. Charles i'd like to thank you personally for caring for our friend who will soon see better days. she has been my best soup friend for a long time. and has told me what she is experiencing these days. if there is anyway we can help let me know. jhlovingiii
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Date: 6/16/2012 6:32:00 PM
beautiful,,,xox~pd
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Date: 6/16/2012 4:17:00 PM
Charles...this is so beautiful written for sweet and lovely Carolyn, I love her to :) oxox love Anne-Lise
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Date: 6/16/2012 2:53:00 PM
Tears again! To Carol from me....You were among the first to great me with open arms when I posted my first poem here on soup. An Ode to The People back in 2009. It doesn't seem that long ago..but I do wish to thank you from the bottom of my heart with much love an appreciation. A pray along with many others that you receive the light of his blessing. Dare not fear for the Creator shall glorify you upon most high! With all my love ..Peace be to you and your family.
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