Why I Loved C D's Poem: Crystal Wind Chimes


Crystal Wind Chimes

Crystal wind chimes to hang outside
To bring cheer when her brother died
She’d hear the tinkling with each breeze
Melodic tones put her at ease
And helped to cast her cares aside

For so long she’d stood by his side
But God had listened as she cried
And he urged me to give her these
Crystal wind chimes

Think of him as crystals collide
Soft, sweet whispers blessings confide
No longer does her warm heart freeze
She hears his voice upon each breeze –
Crystal wind chimes


Copyright © Carolyn Devonshire | Year Posted 2011



  I loved reading this beautiful poem of Carolyn, as it shows her generous and kind heart of giving that perfect gift to someone who would need it in her time of grief.  The "crystal wind chimes" serve as a perfect reminder of the brother whom the person has lost, and keeping that in mind, Carolyn gifts it to her.  The rhymes are perfect and it is indeed a wonderful rondeau.  Wind chimes enchant me and the picture of "crystal wind chimes" simply made this poem irresistible and an instant favourite of mine.  



08.16.2021
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Marcum Wong Avatar
September 29, 2021 at 1:12 PM
I’m so happy to read this poem Jo. I missed reading it. I adore wind chimes so much so that my husband made two of them for me to hang. The largest sounds like church bells. This poem will go into my faves. Your comments about her are so true. She was an outstanding poet and a most beautiful soul and close friend. She is very much missed. Blessings xxoo
Strand Avatar
September 21, 2021 at 1:24 AM
Yes Jo ,a generous lady in so many ways
Goldsmith Avatar
September 19, 2021 at 12:18 PM
Congratulations on your win. A lovely write. "Crystal wind chimes" are beautiful just like this write and Carolyn. She would like this. Have a blessed day...................
Dietrich Avatar
September 19, 2021 at 10:09 AM
Thanks so much for sharing this with us, Jo. I was really struck by this line from Carolyn's poem because it made me think of the better place she is now, surrounded by warmth: No longer does her warm heart freeze. (so powerful)
Krutsinger Avatar
August 16, 2021 at 9:24 AM
So gorgeous. Lovely tribute to Carolyn.
Mcintosh Avatar
August 16, 2021 at 7:52 AM
This is beautiful and so precious. A rare gift this talented writer had... God bless you always, Love, Gina
Rodrigues Avatar
August 16, 2021 at 7:13 AM
Thanks for the share, Jo! A nice way to give tribute to Carolyn. Crystals collide…now her words can be heard in the breeze.
Buhagiar Avatar
August 16, 2021 at 3:13 AM
I agree with you, Jo. A delightful poem. Hugs.
Cunningham Avatar
August 16, 2021 at 12:51 AM
You chose an excellent poem that shows Carolyn's caring side Jo. And on here she was always supportive to me and others on this site. Tom
Evans Avatar
August 15, 2021 at 11:40 PM
The poem you chose really showed her generosity, kind heart and thoughtfulness. Your narrative why you love the poem is so so perfectly penned.
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