Why I Loved Cd's Poem : a Sonnet For Jack

A Sonnet for Jack

It’s in those moments when I feel most torn apart
That I find your email; you see what’s in my heart
Each day I look forward to reading words of hope
From the moment we met, you have helped me to cope

Although you are far across the Atlantic “pond”
I can’t imagine two friends with a stronger bond
When sadness fills my heart, it’s you who makes me smile
Always so witty with your remarkable style

I only hope to be as good a friend to you
And resurrect your spirits when you’re feeling blue
Many gifts you send, but our friendship is the best
I thank our Lord each day for making me feel blessed

By the way you bestow joy to a lonely girl
Who has found in you, sanity in this harsh world




*Dedicated to my dear friend Jack Horne.
Written September 1, 2014
Copyright © Carolyn Devonshire | Year Posted 2014


I guess it's pretty obvious why this one means so much to me & I have it saved on my computer. It not only demonstrates what a talented poet Carolyn was, but on a personal level, it reminds me of the bond we had & is a great comfort right now. 

for Andrea's contest
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Proxenos Avatar
September 23, 2021 at 7:33 AM
Jack I'm so sorry you lost such a treasured friend, her passing was a great loss to Poetry Soup and her kind gentle ways will always be remembered. Hugs and blessings my friend, Jennifer.
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September 22, 2021 at 3:34 AM
A thinking lady was Carolyn,Jack
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September 11, 2021 at 4:24 PM
I will start looking for Carolyn tribute poems today so I can post the list quickly when my "uncontest" closes out by next weekend. OK, you are my tenth poem to find , Jack. It's getting hard to track these down but I really hoped to see them all today. Anyway, WOW, this is an amazing tribute and indeed, we can see the close relationship you had with Carolyn. She worried so much about you in her last days and how you would miss her. Thanks so much for showing this. This is superb.
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September 4, 2021 at 10:28 AM
Hi Jack, This is a lovely poem that Carolyn wrote for you. She was an amazing lady and poet. She will be missed a lot- Alexis
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September 4, 2021 at 10:05 AM
That is a wonderful poem Carolyn wrote for you Jack, what a lovely kind hearted lady she was… Belle
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August 16, 2021 at 5:30 AM
I love this one. She was a blessing and talented writer. God bless you always, Love, Gina
Daniel Avatar
August 15, 2021 at 10:58 PM
She was a good and a kind soul, Jack, no wonder she left a great impact on everyone who has been here a long time:)
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