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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 Date: 8/6/2014 3:24:00 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 Login to Reply

Paul Callus Date: 8/5/2014 12:01:00 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 Login to Reply

Charmaine Chircop Date: 8/5/2014 4:49:00 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 Login to Reply

Faye Gibson Date: 8/4/2014 7:50:00 PM Glad she brought you back from the tomb...else we would not have reconnected. Lol...this is great. Login to Reply

Ilene Bauer Date: 8/4/2014 7:45:00 PM wonderful poem, beautifully written... Login to Reply

Kelly Deschler Date: 8/4/2014 6:15:00 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! Login to Reply

Andrea Dietrich Date: 8/4/2014 5:54:00 PM This is so sweet, yes, She can be very charming. A very friendly girl and this is a great tribute to her thoughfulness. Login to Reply

Tim Smith Date: 8/4/2014 5:38:00 PM How wonderful Tim...She is a treasure...cheers Tim Login to Reply

Jan Allison Date: 8/4/2014 4:55:00 PM Carolyn is an inspiration to us on the site Tim and this poem is a lovely tribute to her:-) Hugs Jan xxx Login to Reply