Notes About The Poem

When

the

Portal

Appears

When the Portal Appears

It was the last time someone would patronize me
Man or woman, for any reason

Prayer had led to a new revelation
Like walking through a portal
To a kingdom where self-worth and courage reign

The surge of power was spontaneous
Inexplicable in tangible terms

Gazing at an illuminated path
Intrigue built within
I could not change the focus of my fixation 

Armed only with newfound courage
I proceed along the road
And navigate through its intense light
To a kingdom of harmony and peace

When asked about faith  
Don't hesitate
Search in your darkest hours
You'll find it at the end of the light



January 18, 2020
For John Hamilton’s “Eight Word Challenge”
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020


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Date: 4/3/2020 3:18:00 PM
Hello Carolyn, In reading this I see it is a gift to Many, and an insight into your spiritual Selfs Real values; and inclination, I beleive also there Is guidance in this piece you may not even be Aware of as yet' so congratulations on the win As I would have expected I hope you are Keeping well? Your friend Joe'
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Date: 1/31/2020 2:50:00 PM
Congrats on your win!;)
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Date: 1/31/2020 12:54:00 PM
Thanks Carolyn for your interesting poem, congrats on a nice placement!
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Date: 1/29/2020 12:01:00 PM
Amen Carolyn. Love the last stanza especially, the light of heaven's door is always brightest;-)
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Date: 1/28/2020 7:07:00 PM
I love it, Carolyn. So reflective in effulgent wisdom. And so parallel with experiences both my wife and I have had. Please read my poem, "An Open Door." All the best, as you transition from your already premier status to its formalization.
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Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 1/29/2020 4:23:00 PM
I'm still wondering who gave me the lifetime membership, Mark, and am very appreciative. Will check out "An Open Door." Hugs, Carolyn
Date: 1/27/2020 10:22:00 PM
Carolyn, congrats on becoming a lifetime member on Soup. I have long been an admirer of your outstanding gift of writing but I must admit I am more than overjoyed by your incredible faith in our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ and your unashamed courage to express it in your poetry. God Bless you for it!
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Carolyn Devonshire
Date: 1/29/2020 4:21:00 PM
Thank you, Curtis. I don't know who gave me the lifetime membership, but am very grateful. Faith is one of my favorite topics. Best wishes, Carolyn
Date: 1/26/2020 12:18:00 PM
What a gift of a poem you presented here. Panagiota Xx
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Date: 1/25/2020 5:53:00 AM
Hi Carolyn courage and faith are so important that we could not live without either one of them - you found the courage and had the faith to go through this portal of light where you found a kingdom of harmony and peace. Always in our darkest hours does our faith reach the highest measure of intensity. I loved this poem Caroline and it has gone into my favs. Blessings and hugs, Jennifer.
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Date: 1/22/2020 10:06:00 AM
When I came to the end of the poem I realized that this was an eight word challenge, Carolyn, but you integrated them in so well that I would not have known the difference. Faith and courage go hand in hand, giving one the strength to reach the desired aim. Love & Hugs // paul
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Date: 1/21/2020 10:54:00 PM
You always create magnificence in your creative lines dear friend Carolyn. The poem supported by a wonderful dazzling glow of beautiful light has made this inspiring poem more powerful like many of your old golden poems. Hope you are keeping very fine dear old friend. Stay blessed alwasy. Love and best wishes .......Ravindra
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Date: 1/21/2020 12:49:00 PM
This is beautiful Carolyn. It reminds me a bit of NDE and that journey people speak about when they are revived. I hope this is a top winner for you! : ) xxoo
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Date: 1/21/2020 8:14:00 AM
- You give the reader courage and light ... in a dark time ... never lose hope ... never give up ... don't turn around ... it will settle in the end ... many thanks, dear Carolyn :) - Best wishes in the contest :) - Have a wonderful week :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 1/20/2020 8:03:00 PM
i like where you took this contest theme... you blended the chosen words seamlessly to create a well crafted poem of faith... love this...best wishes in the contest... hugs :)
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Date: 1/20/2020 5:23:00 PM
I like your theme of faith and revelation--there's the power in your words of prayer, Carolyn --to see the light through the portal. Divine advise in the ending line my friend. You blended the unrelated words into a cohesive theme seamlessly. All the best.
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Date: 1/20/2020 5:00:00 PM
Hello Carolyn … it's comforting to know that when all appears lost, someone is there to guide you through these hard times. Nicely written Carolyn - Lindsay
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Date: 1/20/2020 4:49:00 PM
this is a wonderful poem of courage through faith
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