Carolyn Devonshire Poet Rhyme

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When Might Does Not Make Right

Women and children muddle through debris
Scouring the rubble for possessions lost
War-torn Middle Easterners might agree
That there is nothing worth this cost
So many children will not have beds tonight
Because nations believe might makes right





Written September 28, 2019
For Joseph May’s “Make It Six” poetry contest
Chose image number four

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Jennifer Proxenos October 8, 2019 at 12:11 PM Returning with Congratulations on your fine win dear Carolyn, you deserve any accolades showered on you - your poems are sincere, powerful and a joy to read, Hugs and blessings Jennifer.

Joseph May October 3, 2019 at 8:59 PM A somber scene of the sad reality of so many.. Congrats on your win Carolyn..

Arthur Vaso October 3, 2019 at 3:10 AM I feel this, not here as much but I loved this powerful poetry! Carolyn Devonshire October 3, 2019 at 1:40 PM Nice to see you back, Arthur. I'll check your page.

Swetha Vangaveti October 2, 2019 at 11:20 PM The main sufferers of war are the innocent souls. Those who wage the war often are less affected by it is what I feel. My heart wails when I think about children. Carolyn Devonshire October 3, 2019 at 1:40 PM If our leaders who declare war had to fight themselves, I think there would be fewer wars. Thanks for reading

Paul Callus October 2, 2019 at 4:16 PM War, and people (especially children) suffering and living in poor conditions, are things which many of us are against. Your six striking lines confirm how futile such situations are, Carolyn. ~ Hugs // paul

CayCay Godwin October 2, 2019 at 1:53 PM War is never worth it. Looking for possessions but not finding anything that looks remotely like global sanity. A hard hitting, truthful write, Carolyn. Good luck in the contest and all else. Poetry hugs ... CayCay

Judy Ball October 2, 2019 at 12:17 PM I agree Carolyn. Most wars are fought I believe because of a disagreement between two powerful people. Wouldn't it be nice if people could just be satisfied with what they have and leave others alone. Great job here. God Bless, JB

Heidi Sands October 2, 2019 at 11:09 AM Great one Carolyn! So important :)

Robert L. Hinshaw September 30, 2019 at 4:08 PM Splendid verse, Carolyn, depicting so well the plight of so many kids around the earth. A contest winner for sure! I'm honored you consider Abandoned School house a fav - thank you. I'm revealing my age, but I attended 1st thru 3d grade in a school that had one teacher for those grades in one room and another teach for 4-6 in another room. Great to hear from you - Bob

Mark Peterson September 30, 2019 at 12:47 PM Seeking to enforce one’s will on others, whatever the supposed justification, is merely evidence of one’s service to insanity...and hubris in all its hideous guises. What noble thing can be spoken of our species when only poets thus opine, as indeed you so aptly did.

Lindsay Laurie September 30, 2019 at 1:51 AM Hello Carolyn … it must be such a terrifying life many in endless war theatres have to survive in. It breaks hearts to see the kids suffer - thanks Carolyn - Lindsay

Connie Marcum Wong September 29, 2019 at 5:03 PM My heart goes out to these poor families whose protection of their children is paramount. No child should have to live in fear. Your poem is gut wrenching Carolyn, and written so well! xxoo Carolyn Devonshire September 30, 2019 at 9:44 AM When we see images of people sorting through the rubble on TV, I always wonder what becomes of the children when their parents die. Thanks for reading, Connie

Andrea Dietrich September 29, 2019 at 2:58 PM wow, you really came up with a GREAT poem for that picture. You have a much better imagination than I do and geared toward humanity. Bless you, Carolyn. Soupmail.

Gershon Wolf September 29, 2019 at 2:57 PM You struck a chord with the 'war-torn' Middle Easterners line. I myself left the Middle East 41 years ago to escape what I perceived as never-ending terrorism and war. Didn't see much point to it, even though one has not choice but to defend oneself... Great write and good luck in the contest, Carolyn! Blessings, Gershon Gershon Wolf October 4, 2019 at 1:33 PM Congrats to you, Carolyn, for your trophy with this touching, heartfelt write! (btw, I'm originally from Chicago, but I had moved to Israel in 1977. 140 bomb threats a week defused near where I worked in Jerusalem in late 1978 certainly got me thinking twice about my 'permanent' move. Actually almost got blown up myself on a bus. I was back by 1979). Blessings, gershon Carolyn Devonshire September 30, 2019 at 9:42 AM I didn't know that, Gershon. I'm glad you made it to the United States. It seems like war never ends in the Mideast. Thanks for reading.

Silent One September 29, 2019 at 1:28 PM You did the 6 lines very well. Good luck in the contest. Going to send you soupmail.

Winged Warrior September 29, 2019 at 6:50 AM You are a selfless soul with great poetic ambiance my friend...an honor to have you here Carolyn...sending poetic love...^WW^ {*_J*}

Regina Mcintosh September 29, 2019 at 12:05 AM So sad, but very well done. I couldn't possibly put into words what this image brings to me. You've done something special with it. God bless you

Rico Leffanta September 28, 2019 at 7:03 PM Two "world" wars resulted in millions of children growing up sans fathers but people have accepted that rather than corrected it. Let us be grateful there are people like Judge Dolly Gee willing to stand up and tell people like Trump that child abuse won't receive government approval on her watch! Aloha! Rico

Jan Allison September 28, 2019 at 5:50 PM such a poignant piece Carolyn the picture and poem combined are so powerful. good luck in the contest:-) hugs jan xx

Jennifer Proxenos September 28, 2019 at 3:03 PM The rich and mighty won't find their way , but the faithful and conscious should find the right way forward - but no one seems to take that leap! A poem that reaches our souls and enters our hearts Carolyn. A tragic reality of life so poetically expressed! Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Anne-Lise Andresen September 28, 2019 at 1:37 PM - It seems the world has become immune to the misery of the world, dear Carolyn - A scandalous situation - The kids especially ... have a horrible life - A poem that fills me with sadness - Good luck in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Arturo Michael September 28, 2019 at 1:28 PM I love these writes...of certain things we must be conscious of... a child without a smile...cries without laughter

Vijay Pandit September 28, 2019 at 1:15 PM A sad chapter in the world today..families suffer the most.. who have little to begin with--you poem gives them voice, Carolyn.

Tom Cunningham September 28, 2019 at 1:12 PM A tragic verse Carolyn, and a scene we see so often on TV, wars are not fought army against army anymore, they're fought in civilian areas with the innocent getting caught up in it. I too went for that pic no 4. Good luck. Tom