Victor Buhagiar Poet Free verse

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Tribute- To A Poetrysoup Poet Who Has Passed Or A Missing Poet Poetry Contest

Sponsored by: Constance La France

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Searching For You

As I made my way through the shadowy forest of doubt,
I had the most unusual dreamlike thoughts.

A poem I loved, Carolyn's last poem.   So beautiful and full of emotion.

 

 

Tribute to Carolyn Devonshire

"Death gives us sleep, eternal youth, and immortality."  — Jean Paul Richter

It has been stamped in my mind
     The day you caught that red grouper
     On Memorial Day in Florida.

Dear Carolyn, how can I forget
The kindness you always showed me
     Although we lived so far away,
          You in USA and I in Malta
Thousands of miles away.

Your last contest entry so sad.
     It is a tribute on its own.
How can I ever forget 
Your last soup mail,
          Informing me that you were
          Going to hospice to die there.

     I trembled in fear until
I read that a week later
     You were cremated 
And your ashes spread over the ocean
           That ocean you loved so much.

Now after so many years,
     You are still my favorite poet.
And occasionally I search
And read your precious poems
All over again.
           They are now written in Heaven.


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Constance La France August 1, 2026 at 3:09 AM Victor, a beautiful tribute to Carolyn, and congratulations on your win in my Tribute contest, love the image and quotes ⭐ Victor Buhagiar August 1, 2026 at 3:33 AM Thank you for your placement. ❤️

Paula Goldsmith July 31, 2026 at 8:35 AM Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed reading your wonderful tribute write. Fun Picture... I miss reading her wonderful writes. We talked many, many times on the phone. Have a blessed day/weekend with your win............... Victor Buhagiar July 31, 2026 at 8:50 AM Thank you Paula. I appreciate your comment. Blessings.

Bj Legros Kelley July 21, 2026 at 12:32 AM She was sweet, and your poem of her is so lovely Victor. I love this so much. It made me cry. <3 God bless you, and may she read of your precious poem in heaven.

Karen Jones July 15, 2026 at 6:29 PM Wow! This is so sweet! I never knew her but she sounds like a one in a million. You and Paula wrote about her and that’s super special! Best wishes in the contest.

Andrea Dietrich July 9, 2026 at 4:37 PM Absolutely gorgeous tribute of an outstandingly generous woman. Sad to say, the month before she passed, I had been calling her but when she went to hospice I could not reach her and then too late, I realized that she had not received my messages because they were going not to her cell phone but to her landline. I felt so sad about that and her maybe thinking I had deserted her. Oh my . This is a fave

sara Etgen-Baker July 8, 2026 at 4:16 PM made me teary eyed, Victor. Wishing you well.

Yann Rolland July 5, 2026 at 3:52 PM never forget you dear poet, what a heartbreaking poem, and homage, brought me a tear, thanks poet

Beryl Edmonds July 5, 2026 at 2:58 PM A beautiful tribute poem Victor to a special lost friend, very moving… Beryl

Paige Hind July 4, 2026 at 10:19 PM Moving poem, it's beautiful to remember

Ink Empress July 4, 2026 at 12:28 PM Aww this made me emotional, what a beautiful and heartfelt tribute this is dear Victor. Sigh. I am not sure how I would react to losing any poets here right now on soup ~ so supportive and kind, Your poem shows how you appreciate them so very genuinely. Pleasure reading you today ~ sending you light always

Mike Bayles July 4, 2026 at 8:18 AM How touching, Victor. How nice that you made a great friend through Poetrysoup.

Yann Rolland July 3, 2026 at 12:10 PM very touching homage, i never read this poet, will repair that as soon as i Can, thanks poet Victor, feeling sad for her closed ones wishes

Paula Goldsmith July 3, 2026 at 11:34 AM Your "Tribute To Carolyn Devonshire" is a very touching tribute. I talked with her up to the end. She did pass at home. She lived her Florida life with the sea. She helped me so much in my early days here on Soup. She was one-of-a-kind. I still miss her. "Good Luck" I also did this contest. Thanks for reading the one I wrote about her.  I have a ton of work to do after being gone for 2 weeks. Have a blessed day/weekend writing away...............

Kim Rodrigues July 3, 2026 at 6:26 AM Beautiful tribute! Us poets also remember and talk about your kindnesses and prayers. You are a wonderful poet, storyteller, romantic, etc… and very much appreciated in this PS community! Hugs ~ Kim

Valsa George July 2, 2026 at 9:27 PM A touching tribute, dear Victor. I haven't read her poems nor know her. But from the two tributes, I have already read on her , I assume, she must have been a genial soul, lovable and gifted.

Joseph P. DiMino July 2, 2026 at 9:01 PM Wonderful tribute, Victor; some people stamp their presence on our hearts in unforgettable ways. Certain Carolyn has read this and is smiling. Well done.

Evelyn Judy Buehler July 2, 2026 at 1:28 PM This is a beautiful tribute to Carolyn, Victor. So nicely written. Love that picture, too! :)

Anne-Lise Andresen July 2, 2026 at 11:24 AM - Lovely and emotional tribute to our dearest Carolyn, Victor :) - I will never forget her :) - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs

Tom Cunningham July 2, 2026 at 7:57 AM Lovely tribute Victor, I still come across comments she left me, heaven gained an angel when she passed. Tom

Sara Kendrick July 2, 2026 at 7:33 AM A nice tribute to Carolyn. She was unique. Thank you for reminding us. Sara K.

Sotto Poet July 2, 2026 at 7:16 AM Great tribute to a great poetess, Victor. Reading your poem can feel that wonderful emotion for the ties you have with this wonderful lady. Good luck in the contest.

Alison A Smith July 2, 2026 at 4:27 AM Beautiful tribute.