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Why I Loved C D Poem Illuminations of Wonder and Warmth

Illuminations of Wonder and Warmth 
from the sky’s black velvet cloak  
points of light emanate                                                                        
drawing the wonder of all who see   

but are these sequin stars  
or tears in the fabric of heaven                                                                  
from which our lost loved ones look down                                               
smiling to let us know they are happy      

one special star                                                                                    
reveals a most welcome sight –                                                                   
the face of my husband     

after all these years, 
John remains ever loving                                                                       
ever watching over me  

view the night sky                                                                                  
are we seeing distant, fiery orbs of light                                                     
or do our hearts see something else                                                        

fear of the afterlife is replaced by warmth  
a desire to be among                                                                   
illuminated faces…                                                                               
those whose journeys have ended                                                      
Written March 21, 2020 Copyright © Carolyn Devonshire | Year Posted 2020



I chose this "Trophy Winner" because it shows her warmth and love.                                                                                    I looked upon a star this week from above.        It showed brighter than before.                                       It must be Carolyn shinning back from a heavenly shore.   With her journey now on earth ended.                              I wait to see her in her new home where she is independent.                                                                               
One more angel now graces heaven's gates.                     No more tears just her husband waiting for many dates. 

Date Written: 8/15/2021 
A Rhyme 

1 place

Celebrating Carolyn's Poetry: An Uncontest Contest Judged:9/19/2021 Sponsored by: Andrea Dietrich

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Anitha Jayasankar

Date: 9/22/2021 5:13:00 AM

Oh my, what a beautiful poem you chose dear Paula... and yes, the brightest star you saw this week surely must be Carolyn shining from Above... Thanks for choosing and sharing this poem of Carolyn and congrats on your win my friend... Hugs... ~ Ani

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 9/22/2021 11:58:00 AM

Thank You, for your note and for your congratulations. It is an honor to have a win. Glad you like this one. She is the brightest star I see at night. Heaven has yet another angel. Have a blessed day........................

Brian Strand

Date: 9/21/2021 1:31:00 AM

Paula a testimony to her love

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 9/22/2021 11:55:00 AM

Thank You, for your note. It is an honor to have a win. Glad you like this write. She was so loving and kind. Heaven has another angel. Have a blessed day........................

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/11/2021 5:25:00 PM

oh how nice this is. I don't think I read this poem of hers before and I love that you likened it to seeing HER also in the stars as you thought of her. Thanks so much for showing this dazzling poem of Carolyn's to us. (I am trying to see as many of my entries as possible before the contest closes!)

Paula Goldsmith
Date: 9/12/2021 11:42:00 AM

Thanks for your note. Glad you like this special write. I still cannot believe she is gone. Have a blessed day........................