Carolyn Devonshire Poet Free verse

White Roses

White Roses

unparalleled splendor and a glow of peace
white roses were my choice
a funeral with festive, colorful displays
how out of place they seemed

color blind, Dad couldn’t appreciate such arrangements
though he was surrounded by heaven’s radiant hues
white seemed more fitting as we said farewell
gentle beauties, white roses, were my last gift to him


Dedicated to my father who died January 6, 2009.
Written January 5, 2014

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Linda Jackson March 8, 2014 at 2:13 PM A sad poem but lovely description of the white roses. Roses are lovely and are my favourite flower. Brilliant poem. Best wishes Linda

Joyce Johnson February 1, 2014 at 10:38 AM January 5th was my daddy's birthday. He died at 79 years in March of 1953. He was a great daddy too. I always try to take some red flowers to him at the cemetery. He loved red on me when I was a child. I am glad I found this. Love, Joyce

Debra Squyres January 31, 2014 at 4:47 PM I like that you spoke of the perceived contrast of the white roses beauty to the heaven's radiant hue. Beautifully written and a lovely dedication. Congrats on your win in Francine's contest.

Donna Jones January 31, 2014 at 1:17 PM Such a beautiful sentimental poem..congratulations

John Loving Iii January 28, 2014 at 9:37 AM Heavenly eyes are not color blind nor are noses scentless. There feelings come alive with things only angels can see. And the trail of love leads directly to thee.

Stacey Brown January 28, 2014 at 9:22 AM Congrats on your win! white roses- good choice! many blessings, Stacey

Gautami Phookan January 28, 2014 at 8:17 AM Hello Carolyn! How are you dear friend? I'm deeply touched reading this poem. A beautiful poem indeed for your dad and lovely white roses too..love and huggs, gautami

Dr.Ram Mehta January 27, 2014 at 11:01 PM I think I have read this touchy piece, Carolyn. How are you? I hope you have heard the news of Linda's demis.My heartfelt congratulation on the win, and hope to see you soon on the PS

Francine Roberts January 27, 2014 at 8:54 PM touching piece dear Carolyn, thank you for entering my contest and congrats on your win

Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen January 14, 2014 at 9:56 AM ...may he rest in peace. I know you miss him dearly. White roses were the perfect choice. Lovingly, Dane Ann

Charmaine Chircop January 13, 2014 at 4:29 AM I ve sent you an email sweet lady..Just to confirm.its the right address..So i send you some of my baby 's pics..You re in my prayers.

Jack Horne January 12, 2014 at 4:45 PM beautifyul write - so good to see you posting again, my dear friend

Cherl Dunn January 10, 2014 at 4:43 PM I posted two of my old favorites for you dear fellow nature lover check them out i'll leave them on for a few days for ya. cheri

Kash Poet January 8, 2014 at 8:04 PM A touching write and a beautiful tribute to your Dad, Carolyn.We miss you here.Thanks for this new poem.

Kash Poet January 8, 2014 at 8:01 PM Yes!! A new poem from you!

James Marshall Goff January 7, 2014 at 5:24 PM Carolyn....lost my dad in '06....ma just had her 2nd stroke, but doing good....not easy.....beautiful work...just jimbo

Cherl Dunn January 7, 2014 at 4:38 PM What a wonderful tribute to your father, white roses mean purities love, great job here your emotions expressed so clear with honesty. I enjoyed this very much fellow souper. cheri

Anne-Lise Andresen January 7, 2014 at 1:19 PM - Carolyn, nice to see you again - A beautiful poem for your dear father - We know that our parents will die before their children - but we are never ready to say goodbye .... It is so sad and the loss are large and painful - R.I.P. - Wish you all the best, Carolyn. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Ravindra K Kapoor January 7, 2014 at 9:58 AM It is so wonderful to read your Poem after ages my friend. Very heart touching lines that leaves the mark, as a token of your love and feelings for your Dad. Hope to see lot many of your creative writings in 2014. Love and best wishes always...Ravindra K Kapoor

Charmaine Chircop January 7, 2014 at 4:56 AM Hi dear..i cant find where to soupmail you.Pls do soupm me so i send you my personal email address dear.I have a baby girl now 1yrnths : ) Pls dnt be a strsnger.You re so missed Charmaine Chircop January 7, 2014 at 4:57 AM One year four months..Sorry for typo. hard to write on the phone

Debbie Guzzi January 6, 2014 at 9:21 PM Hi Carolyn, I hope you get all these messages, you are remembered and missed. Lovely verse for your Dad. BIG HUGS! Light & Love

Carrie Richards January 6, 2014 at 7:44 PM Hello Carolyn........It has been so long since I've seen you here in our home away from home Soupland. This lovely poem reminds me how much we have missed you, and wish you were back among your friends. What a wonderful tribute to your dad........I remember your story of him and your loss. Blessing in the new year, dear Carolyn...wishing you better health.

Joe Maverick January 6, 2014 at 6:18 PM Great tribute to your Father who you obviously miss so much Carolyn, good to see this post as you mark his passing; my thoughts and best wishes go out to you, Joe..)

Charmaine Chircop January 6, 2014 at 5:20 PM Aw dear Carolyn..So.nice to see you here..Howci miss you dear..I remember telling me about yourcdad..I have loads of catching up to do with you.How are you ? How i missed you.I will soupm tomorrow..Im using phone and everone is sleeping here.Its very dark.Hope you re back.for good..Much love

Sara Kendrick January 6, 2014 at 5:17 PM I am sure that your dad would have enjoyed the roses as well as the poem dedicated to him...Enjoyed reading this one today..Thanks for the uplifting comments about my poem..Sara

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