Carolyn Devonshire Poet Rhyme

Why He Fought

Soldier stashed a silver locket
Safe inside his jacket pocket
When the war would numb his senses
He’d break down and drop pretenses
Open up the only token
That recalled those thoughts unspoken
Images of infant, young wife
For their freedom, he’d give his life

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Shirley Rebstock January 28, 2020 at 6:03 PM Very touching poem. Read some of your other poems, too. You tell good interesting stories in poetry.

Edward Micheals December 8, 2018 at 2:58 PM I love this poem it really hits home, soldiers and there lockets. Thankyou. EM

Robert Lindley December 6, 2018 at 8:31 PM Congratulations my dear friend, number one on the chart!

Bobby May December 4, 2018 at 3:37 AM This one hit me in the heart Carolyn!!!! Carolyn Devonshire December 4, 2018 at 12:16 PM Thank you, Bobby. I'll visit your page.

Vijay Pandit December 3, 2018 at 9:17 AM You look great at the TOP of the best poem chart, Carolyn. Congrats!

Jim Yerman December 2, 2018 at 5:10 AM I love this! Carolyn Devonshire December 2, 2018 at 3:03 PM Thanks, Jim!

Connie Marcum Wong December 2, 2018 at 2:36 AM Congratulations on having this wonderful poem first on the new best poems list Carolyn. You know how much I think of it as I faved it! Kudos! : ) Carolyn Devonshire December 2, 2018 at 2:45 AM Thank you, Connie. I have been surprised by the feedback on this poem. Sending wishes for warm holidays to you, dear.

Cecil Hickman December 1, 2018 at 10:43 PM a short though powerful write and glad this was a popular one as well,,i am back again writing poetry online ,, will read more of your work soon,,,bless you Carolyn Devonshire December 2, 2018 at 2:46 AM It's so nice to see you back here, Cecil. Thank you for reading.

S.Jagathsimhan Nair December 1, 2018 at 10:00 PM Short and crisp, it was a treat.

Darlene De Beaulieu December 1, 2018 at 2:43 PM Hello Carolyn, I like this poem. It tells a sad ending because he lost his life. But not all soldiers return home. It was a sad ending. Have a nice evening my friend.

Andrea Dietrich December 1, 2018 at 9:45 AM this is so amazing for a short poem. Wow, and i see you got most popular new poem and POTD with it. SUPER congrats to you!!

Paul Callus December 1, 2018 at 3:32 AM And now a Chart Topper! ... The most popular new poem posted on PoetrySoup in these past weeks. Hugs // paul Carolyn Devonshire December 1, 2018 at 11:13 AM I'm really surprised, Paul. Sometimes we spend hours writing poems. This came to me quickly; I wasn't even on the computer at the time.

Sandra Haight November 19, 2018 at 5:02 PM Well written and tugs at the heart, Carolyn. Congratulations on your fine win in the contest and POTD honor! Hugs, Sandra Carolyn Devonshire December 1, 2018 at 11:14 AM Thank you, Sandra. Hope you are doing well and enjoying these weeks before Christmas.

Silent One November 18, 2018 at 1:58 PM Great choice for this contest.. Your lines are so poetic despite the restrictions..

Caren Krutsinger November 16, 2018 at 2:39 PM Carolyn, this is beautifully done. Congratulations on POTD.

Line Gauthier November 16, 2018 at 11:17 AM Back with more congrats, Carolyn.

Constance La France November 16, 2018 at 9:11 AM Carolyn congratulations on your POTD and your win in the contest with this awesome poem, well done ~

Suz House November 15, 2018 at 7:25 PM Wonderful! I really enjoyed this.

Harry Horsman November 15, 2018 at 4:54 PM Sorry i'm late Carolyn, love this, the theme, the sentiment, and your wonderful poetry..

Gershon Wolf November 14, 2018 at 1:57 PM Back with congrats on your POTD honors, Carolyn, for this heartwarming, write. Best wishes, Gershon

Paul Callus November 14, 2018 at 1:29 PM Beautiful and touching words, Carolyn. Double congratulations are in order...for the contest win and the POTD award! ~ Hugs // paul Carolyn Devonshire November 16, 2018 at 1:30 PM Thanks, Paul. This was one of those poems that materialized instantly. Funny how we spend days on some poems and minutes on others...

Arturo Michael November 14, 2018 at 3:01 AM Opps... Made a mistake on my last comment...meant to say...Well done...I like how you packaged the poem, really sweetly...All the best Carolyn

Connie Marcum Wong November 13, 2018 at 8:22 PM Congratulations on making this very short winner's list Carolyn. This poem shines bright! : )

Tom Cunningham November 13, 2018 at 5:09 PM Congratulations on your win Carolyn. Tom

Jan Allison November 13, 2018 at 2:04 PM Dropping back with my congratulations on your win carolyn:-) hugs Jan xx Carolyn Devonshire November 13, 2018 at 3:28 PM Congrats on your big win, Jan!

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