Carolyn Devonshire Poet Rhyme

What I Gave

When my time comes and I go to my grave
One legacy I choose to leave behind
Let it be said that humor’s what I gave
For laughter’s the best way to soothe a mind

When someone is down, offer compassion
But you can take kindness just one step more
Bring smiles bountiful, no need to ration
May they grace faces of all you care for

I have no wealth or talent of great note
But it lifts spirits when people can laugh
Far too many folks on sadness will dote
Let “giggler” be scribed on my epitaph



*Written June 18, 2014

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Faye Gibson July 14, 2014 at 1:08 PM Carolyn, this is such good advice. Laughter truly heals and changes our outlook on life. Congratulations!

Dr. Upma A. Sharma July 14, 2014 at 12:40 AM Love this write Carolyn! The best thing anyone cud offer in modern times n tough ,, is humor,, this write truly giggles dear! Congrats on huge win!

John Lawless July 13, 2014 at 8:55 PM Carolyn, perhaps we should conspire as i have a firm believe that "skipping" should be a mandatory class as I don't think it is possible to "skip" and not "giggle". Very nice, congrats on the win and keep laughing and provoking laughter.

Drjim Martin July 13, 2014 at 7:37 PM Very nice write Carolyn!! Congrats on your win!! Jim

Sheri Fresonke Harper July 13, 2014 at 7:00 PM Carolyn, I loved the gift of joy and laughter shared in this poem, a true gift. Congratulations on your win. I appreciated all the wonderful entries to this contests, thanks much for entering.

Paul Callus July 6, 2014 at 10:54 AM You are a wonderful person Carolyn! For one who has had your fair share of downs in life, you still manage to keep your spirits up...and those of others. I love this write; gl in contest and take care // paul Paul Callus July 14, 2014 at 8:33 AM ...so glad to be back to give you deserved congratulations, Carolyn!

Farhana Akter June 27, 2014 at 1:46 AM Nice . And i already recheck my poem.thank you dear

Ugwu Cornelius Chidera June 23, 2014 at 6:43 AM nothing entertains the mind like joy.if you give joy you have given all.nice Poem !

Jslambert Mister Roboto June 19, 2014 at 6:14 AM Don't go pushin' up daisies any time soon there girl! Although I disagree with much of the last stanza of this piece, I do feel it is solid and heartfelt. To me, you have plenty of talent and wealth. Atlantis remembers as well! You have been one hell of a mentor to me. NEVER forget that, please! Keep on shinin' you crazy diamond! Much love and respect through the Cosmos, JoEy 7up from me.

Anne-Lise Andresen June 19, 2014 at 3:57 AM - You are very special - give of yourself 100% - Love it, Carolyn !!! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Andrea Dietrich June 18, 2014 at 11:44 PM I just LOVE this, Carolyn. I kept thinking and thinking what the heck I could write about, and here you are doing something that I should have chosen because I too like to make people laugh. Anyway, I hope I can come up with something else. I could not hold a candle to this one the way you described your gift of laughter.

Cecilia Macfarlane June 18, 2014 at 10:11 PM Awesome write Carolyn aka 'giggler'. I simply love it! Hugs

Joseph May June 18, 2014 at 7:34 PM It is indeed the best medicine Carolyn...wonderful write...hugs

Tim Smith June 18, 2014 at 6:50 PM I have to disagree with you Carolyn you are a very talented writer. I would happy to be on the receiving end of your giggles...hugs Tim

Jan Allison June 18, 2014 at 5:16 PM I subscribe wholeheartedly to this Carolyn i try to bring humour into the majority of my poems and into life - a smile and a friendly word cost nothing but they can make someone's day. hugs as ever Jan xxx Jan Allison June 18, 2014 at 5:41 PM Oh I'm blushing now Carolyn thank you for that lovely comment. hugs as ever Jan xxxx Carolyn Devonshire June 18, 2014 at 5:35 PM Yes, Jan, you do bring smiles to us. That's just one of the reasons you and your poetry are special to me.