Carolyn Devonshire Poet Free verse

Who Am I

I am one
nation under God

I am many
ethnicities together in a melting pot
blending to encompass positive traits
     Finding strength in diversity
     
I am all
about freedom 
to escape tyranny
     immigrants sought my New World promises
          
I am few
times startled like a deer in headlights
blindfolded even after 9/11
     but still carrying a torch

I am
Lady Justice and Lady Liberty
the dreams of founding fathers
     promises of yesterday and hopes for tomorrow

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T.A. Skyles-Theoklapoet January 8, 2011 at 1:26 PM I really thought this was great Carolyn.A very nice 2nd.place on this one.Can you believe it I forgot to enter my haiku oh well mabee next.Appreciate all your comments.~Luv~Teresa

James Fraser December 31, 2010 at 10:34 AM The world could do with a Lady Justice and Lady Liberty, terrific words Carolyn. I agree with Brian Anderson's comment totally....:)

Brian Anderson December 30, 2010 at 10:50 AM you are such a talent

Sidney Beck December 30, 2010 at 7:47 AM Yes...as I already said it is beautiful and a most deserved winning poem Carolyn.......keep writing more and more !

Audrey Haick December 29, 2010 at 6:18 PM Excellent as usual, Seafaress! History re-visited in this poem and elegantly expressed. Another one for the Winners' Circle. Soup Mail! Feel better, my dear friend! Love, Audrey

Joe Maverick December 28, 2010 at 3:21 PM well done Carolyn,

John Freeman December 27, 2010 at 7:13 PM I think America is called of God to be great Carolyn. But has somewhat lost her way and brotherly love must be rekindled. I've had a vision of being an instrument toward that end. Agape, Moses

Carol Sunshine Brown December 27, 2010 at 5:36 PM Congratulations on your win in Paula Swanson's "I Am...." contest Carolyn. Love, Carol

Andrea Dietrich December 27, 2010 at 12:29 AM Carolyn, I just knew this one had to do very well in the contest. Congrats to you. VEry well done. LUv, Andrea

Deb Radke December 26, 2010 at 8:29 PM Congratulations, Carolyn. I loved this poem the first time I read it, and I love it still. It is a unique and wonderful work of writing. Very good! Love Deb

Tahera Mannan December 26, 2010 at 7:51 PM I knew this one was a winner. Many congratulations dear friend for this success.

Carrie Richards December 26, 2010 at 10:33 AM Congratulatiions on this wonderful win, Carolyn, and I hope you are having a wonderful day after Christmas and holiday season! Thank you for your kind heart, always supporting friendship! Love, Carrie

Dr Hitendra Mehta December 26, 2010 at 10:12 AM Many congrats Carolyn for bagging 2nd spot in the contest with this thoughtful creation. Merry Christmas to you & your family. Luv/best wishes...Hitendra Mehta

Lynette Chachere December 26, 2010 at 8:52 AM beautiful poem, some parts of it is sad, but true and can give you so much faith. in hopes that everyone, no matter what they are will soon be one. ~Always&Forever Lynette

Dane Ann Smith-Johnsen December 26, 2010 at 1:38 AM We do live in a wonderful and diverse society, Carolyn. A melting pot of nationalities and personalities. A place to learn and grow intellecturally and emotionally. We are a country where many choices abound and we are blessed to be able to make choices, within the law, from our diverse nation. Excellent write, Carolyn. XOXOX

Noel Villarosa December 25, 2010 at 11:39 PM Congratulations, Carolyn on your 2nd place win, well deserved one for this contest of Paula. (^_^) Noel.

Dr.Ram Mehta December 25, 2010 at 6:38 PM Congratulations on this second place win in the contest of Paula, Carolyn

Nette Onclaud December 25, 2010 at 5:06 PM breathtakingly beautiful!! cheers to a big win in the contest, dear carolyn!!! hugggs, nette

Sara Kendrick December 25, 2010 at 4:50 PM Congrats..Sara

John Rhinem December 25, 2010 at 4:18 PM Smile ~ Which in turn makes this jewel a very wonderfully and colourfully brushed canvas, indeed; "Beautiful & A Fave" ~ I hope that "Your Treasures" are doing splendidly and, "Thank You," for the kind com my dear ~ "My Love & Warmth to 'You Always' &, All You Love, 'Forever,'" John! ~ Smile, "Stay As Bright As 'Your Lovely Smile' &, 'Merry Christmas' My Dear;" Bye!:) ~

John Rhinem December 25, 2010 at 4:11 PM Smile ~ Very beautifully expressed painting from the treasures trove of ones golden heart and soul "My 'Dear, Precious & Priceless Carolyn Devonshire!!!'" ~ This wonderfully reflective and encouragings hopeful image amid truth which "Your Beauty" has brushed in regards unto America, could also transcend its "Light" across and unto many lands, people and kingdoms I do believe my dear ~ ....Cont:)

Kash Poet December 25, 2010 at 11:07 AM Congrats Carolyn on this well deserved win!

Sidney Beck December 25, 2010 at 10:49 AM I thought you'd be first....you are first in my judgement.....well done, a great win, and deservedly so....I always like your stuff and this is a fine example, as I already said a fewdays ago.....happy holidays...Syd

Ravindra K Kapoor December 25, 2010 at 12:52 AM Great write my friend. So intense and deep and so sensitive like the Deer startled by the headlights. It is flowing with beautiful imagery and realities of life. Merry Christmas and Greetings. Love and best wishes....Ravindra...Carolyn Devonshire

Andrea Dietrich December 24, 2010 at 10:03 PM Carolyn, it's so interesting to see how someone else took this theme and went with it! I hope you did well. I saw just now my place in the contest. I hope you placed as well. This is really good. LUv, Andrea

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