Why I Loved Cd's Poem He and She
He and She by Carolyn Devonshire
He swings his arms and strides ahead
She walks three steps behind
The center of the universe
Cares not what’s on her mind
The bacon? Oh, he brings it home
Though she works longer hours
He smiles and sees his savings grow
But what she earns is “ours”
One day he’ll leave; she’s sure of that
Because he tells her so
She, too, oft’ thinks of leaving home
But has no cash to go
A prisoner within his world
The dreams she once had died
The man she loved will never know
How many times she’s cried
This was Carolyn’s Poem submitted August 26, 2019
For Silent One's "If You Only Knew" Contest
This brilliant write spoke to my heart because I'd felt like this so often during my first marriage when I was married to someone who was jealous and selfish with his love. He always provided financially but was out of reach emotionally. I was so sensitive that I often felt like I was unloved and, on second thought, I probably was. This poem, I'm sure, could reach the hearts of many women who've felt this way in relationships. I believe Carolyn had a heart for the enormous struggles that tender hearts suffer. She was a writer who could reach the heart with her words and I'll miss her talent here at Poetry Soup. She was assuredly a blessing who shined her light across many souls. I hope to meet her in person one day when I reach my heavenly home and finally, face to face, I'll be able to tell her I appreciated her beautiful words and loving spirit.
Celebrating Carolyn's Poetry: An Uncontest Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Andrea Dietrich
August 16, 2021
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