Carolyn Devonshire Poet Rhyme

Weight of Stones Unturned

When we’re traveling life’s pebble-filled road
   Our soles touch down on many unturned stones
Gather them and we’d decrease others’ load
   To spare them from unrelenting moans

Though thorns pierced the flesh on our Savior’s head
   He focused on His goal to save mankind
Staggering across sharp stones, His feet bled
   Sacrifices made, salvation to find


*Entry for Rick’s “Stones” contest.  
Thanks for reading but I will not be able to return comments until health issues are 
resolved.

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Elizabeth Wesley June 19, 2011 at 8:35 AM Indeed stones are a part of life but you resolve the problem with a wonderful clarity

Cory Long June 16, 2011 at 11:22 AM this was awesome I loved it! congrats on your win. cory

Kabuteng P.Ink K. June 16, 2011 at 9:09 AM what an inspiring reminder you give here, Carolyn- super congrats on your win-- and including you in my prayers... hugs

Charlotte Puddifoot June 16, 2011 at 8:37 AM congrats on your win in the 'stones' contest carolyn, I hope whatever the health issues are they are resolved soon...

Gautami Phookan June 15, 2011 at 2:17 PM Oh, what a beautifully penned piece!!! Astonishing write Carolyn!!!Glad I'm I didn't miss it this time round.Many congrats for this...love, gautami

Michael J. Falotico June 15, 2011 at 1:25 PM Wondefrul write and win for you... I love this take and your words...love Michael

Carol Sunshine Brown June 15, 2011 at 10:34 AM Congratulations on your win in ^Rick's "Stones" contest Carolyn. Love, Carol

George Aul June 15, 2011 at 9:32 AM Congrats on your win in the contest....... thanks for the comment.........George

Dr.Ram Mehta June 15, 2011 at 6:51 AM My congratulations on the win in the contest of rick, carolyn

Joseph Osita June 15, 2011 at 1:47 AM many Congrats on your big win in Rick's contest.I really enjoyed reading the this.cheers

Mike Dailey June 14, 2011 at 5:15 PM We all hope your health issues are resolved soon as we need you on PS. Mike

M. Alpestris June 12, 2011 at 12:55 AM It's always nice to read verses like these. Thanks for the reminder at the end. And, yes, death anniversaries are pretty hard to deal with. I suppose what matters is that we still keep them alive in our memories. Hmm...as for posting more poems, I do tend to eat my words now and then, so perhaps I will, just not sure when my muse will return. I hope you'll feel better soon.

Diane Locksley June 11, 2011 at 12:36 PM Wouldn't it be nice if people stopped to pick up those stones so others didn't have to walk on a rocky road. I like the way the first verse leads into the second one. Good luck in Rick's contest.

Jack Horne June 10, 2011 at 1:03 PM Such a thought-provoking write, Carolyn.

Dr.Ram Mehta June 10, 2011 at 10:36 AM I forgot to ask how is your health? CD

Dr.Ram Mehta June 10, 2011 at 10:35 AM Very inspiring and amzing perspective in the second stanza, CD

Caroline Cécile Delacroix June 9, 2011 at 6:52 PM A great write, Carolyn! Good luck in the contest. I hope that our health issues will be resolved soon. I saw all your pictures from your fishing trip, awesome! Will send you an email soon. Take good care of yourself. Love, your friend, Caroline.

Joe Maverick June 9, 2011 at 12:39 PM Yes we must stay focused Carolyn, even though we get tired sometimes, the spirit can achieve more than (we think)

George Aul June 9, 2011 at 12:10 PM A nice write...hope you are feeling better soon......George

Kash Poet June 9, 2011 at 11:53 AM Insightful write here Carolyn.Visit me when you are OK. I Pray for your quick recovery.

Phyllis Babcock June 9, 2011 at 8:44 AM A wonderful write Carolyn. Praying for a quick recovery. love phyl

Wilma Neels June 9, 2011 at 4:44 AM This is really beautiful Carolyn, I especially love your second stanza.. Good luck for Rick's and contest and I am praying that the health issues get sorted soon.. Love Wilma