Tim Ryerson Poet Kyrielle

When Carolyn Sent Me a Christmas Card

I was feelin depressed, sick with the flu 
Had all that I feared finally come true?
All my dreams up in smoke, burnt up and charred
When Carolyn sent me a Christmas card

Thought “What's the damn use? The Devil's got hold
So tired of this game; I think I'll just fold
Found the right path but the gate has been barred"
When Carolyn sent me a Christmas card

Read one line and cracked an overdue smile
(I guess I could do at least ONE more mile)
Helping me see that it's SIMPLE, not hard
When Carolyn sent me a Christmas card...

For My friend: Carolyn Devonshire

This is a re-write of a poem written on: 12/6/2009...Carolyn was among the first 
to welcome me to the Soup and yes, she even sent me a Christmas card...

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Carolyn Devonshire August 6, 2014 at 3:24 PM Wow, I didn't remember this at all. Thanks for writing it. Paul told me about it in an email. It makes me feel good to know I helped a bit. Take care, Carolyn

Paul Callus August 5, 2014 at 12:01 PM Carolyn is a wonderful person; she is kind and always ready to help. I appreciate the enormous support and encouragement which she has shown me. Thank you Tim for this lovely write. // paul

Charmaine Chircop August 5, 2014 at 4:49 AM Caroline is one of the most special people on the soup..I really love her and her sinciere friendship..So thanks for this poem..Tim

Faye Gibson August 4, 2014 at 7:50 PM Glad she brought you back from the tomb...else we would not have reconnected. Lol...this is great.

Ilene Bauer August 4, 2014 at 7:45 PM wonderful poem, beautifully written...

Kelly Deschler August 4, 2014 at 6:15 PM Poetry Soup is a wonderful place to meet new friends. I did, and they sure have made my life a lot better!.... Carolyn is such a kind, warm-hearted person, and this is a great tribute for her. Nice work, Tim! I enjoyed the rhyming in this, as well!

Andrea Dietrich August 4, 2014 at 5:54 PM This is so sweet, yes, She can be very charming. A very friendly girl and this is a great tribute to her thoughfulness.

Tim Smith August 4, 2014 at 5:38 PM How wonderful Tim...She is a treasure...cheers Tim

Jan Allison August 4, 2014 at 4:55 PM Carolyn is an inspiration to us on the site Tim and this poem is a lovely tribute to her:-) Hugs Jan xxx