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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

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

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

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.

Ilene Bauer

Date: 8/4/2014 7:45:00 PM

wonderful poem, beautifully written...

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!

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.

Tim Smith

Date: 8/4/2014 5:38:00 PM

How wonderful Tim...She is a treasure...cheers Tim

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