Carolyn Devonshire Poet Enclosed Rhyme

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When

Dreams

Become

Nightmares

When Dreams Become Nightmares

The news brought heartache; her dreams were dashed
In a sensuous, ebony gown, she had waited for her man
Till her soldier met his fate in Afghanistan
Her loss now lives on where nightmares are stashed




* August 7, 2020
“Be Inspired” Poetry Contest 
Sponsored by: Regina McIntosh

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Jack Horne October 25, 2020 at 12:56 PM oh, such a heartbreaking write - but so sadly true for many

Gershon Wolf August 12, 2020 at 6:35 PM Very creative write, methinks... (Truth be told, I don't know how you did it. That picture did absolutely nothing for me! lol). Good one, Carolyn! :) gw

Charles Messina August 11, 2020 at 3:19 AM Hello Dear, Carolyn. Excellent entry for the contest. Hope you are doing well and keeping safe. Best wishes in the contest. Love & hugs.. Charlie Carolyn Devonshire August 11, 2020 at 3:43 PM Couldn't visit family in NJ this summer, Charlie, and my cousin's wedding there was postponed. I guess we're all doing what we must to survive. It's great to hear from you!

Joanna Daniel August 11, 2020 at 2:23 AM Horrible indeed, Carolyn...this dark poem is short and to the point:)well penned:)

Heidi Sands August 10, 2020 at 11:42 AM This is such a good poem. Sadly so true for so many. Yes, tragedy plays out in nightmares as well. Very well done Carolyn :)

Jennifer Proxenos August 10, 2020 at 11:20 AM How horrible to have these nightmares Carolyn, expecting your man to come home but finding out he had met his fate in Afghanistan. Very sad but such excellent imagery. Well penned my friend Jennifer

Silent One August 8, 2020 at 2:25 PM Heart breaking four lines.. When a loved one waits to be completed, but fate has other ideas...This looks like a winner to me

Kim Rodrigues August 7, 2020 at 5:53 PM Excellent write, Carolyn!

Lindsay Laurie August 7, 2020 at 5:26 PM Hello Carolyn ... the casualties of war are not all on the battlefield. Nicely written reminder Carolyn - Lindsay

Andrea Dietrich August 7, 2020 at 5:00 PM very well interpreted. The picture can denote anguish as well as anxiety. Hope you had a great day. I had fun with Hyrum staying over. We noticed city pool is open and I hope to take the granddaughers there next week! Carolyn Devonshire August 8, 2020 at 5:57 PM Sounds like fun, Andrea. Have a great time swimming.

Rico Leffanta August 7, 2020 at 2:59 PM Thank Donald for that! Aloha! Rico Carolyn Devonshire August 8, 2020 at 5:50 PM Hearing that Russia is offering a bounty on our soldiers is so disconcerting, but I'm not surprised the president has taken no action. Thanks for reading, Rico.

John Hamilton August 7, 2020 at 1:22 PM Well done Carolyn I see another win coming!!

Vijay Pandit August 7, 2020 at 1:16 PM So succinctly you illuminated her grief my friend..A powerful write, Carolyn--your poem tugs the heart. I am saving it in my FAVES. Carolyn Devonshire August 8, 2020 at 5:56 PM Thank you, Vijay.

Anne-Lise Andresen August 7, 2020 at 12:33 PM - I can feel her grief ... and her nightmare, Carolyn - Best wishes in the contest - Have a wonderful weekend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Michelle Faulkner August 7, 2020 at 11:58 AM This is so descriptive of the agony of loss and heartache, 'where nightmares are stashed' - so evocative -

Robert L. Hinshaw August 7, 2020 at 11:04 AM Very well expressed, Carolyn. Alas, too many cases of this. Have a grand weekend - Bob

Tom Cunningham August 7, 2020 at 10:47 AM So tragic Carolyn, a story we hear often, dreams becoming nightmares. Good luck in the contest Tom