Carolyn Devonshire Poet Free verse

Winter's Rose - My Spirit

white frost streaks her hair
smooth ice-sculpture skin of youth
     stroked by cracks
            wrinkles that have weathered life
                 skin once firmly packed sags

in the mirror a figure she doesn’t recognize
    but she laughs
          budding spring beauty
               summer rose that danced through seemingly timeless evenings

restless rebellion came with fall
     withering, yearning

but winter, sweet winter
fills her heart with warm memories
     resignation, acceptance of a life well-lived
               a spirit that will never die

winter’s rose smiles, prepares for eternal life

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Harry Horsman August 5, 2021 at 7:39 AM I last saw you dear poem, on the 18th of feb 2011, Yes one very special lady, Carolyn Devonshire.

Charmaine Chircop August 5, 2021 at 6:47 AM A spirit that never dies indeed.I have another guardian angel Sweet Carolyn.

Wilma Neels May 23, 2012 at 11:40 AM Carolyn, congratulations on your win in the contest with this beauty.. Love the title too! Love Wilma

David Williams May 22, 2012 at 1:57 PM Carolyn congrats on your great win..David

Carol Sunshine Brown May 22, 2012 at 6:10 AM Congratulations on your placement in Gail's "Inspirational Poems" contest Carolyn. Love, Carol

Ralph Taylor May 21, 2012 at 5:50 PM Congrats on your win, Carolyn. Outstanding. Great job. Nice going, my friend. luv and hugs, Ralph

Gwendolen Song May 21, 2012 at 2:11 PM I remember this one so clearly...such a strong message of accepting the things we cannot change and celebrating a life well lived...I personally relate to the part where one looks into the mirror not recognizing the image bc in my mind's eye, I am a young girl as playful as an elementary school girl...Who is that person in the mirror with her age spots and straggling gray?...There is NO WAY that could be ME! Wonderful poetry by you, Carolyn!!

Debbie Guzzi May 21, 2012 at 1:40 PM Such grace. Congrad's on your win. Light & Love

Andrea Dietrich January 25, 2012 at 5:55 PM CArolyn, this is most poignant. One of your very best. Congratulations on the well deserved win. BIG fave.

Joyce Johnson January 24, 2012 at 12:05 PM Congratulations Carolyn on your beautiful poem and win. Glad to see you here. Love, Joyce

Bl Devnath January 24, 2012 at 9:38 AM Congrats on your fantastic win, loved, bl

Debra Squyres January 23, 2012 at 2:34 PM The imagery and message are so lovely. Time, not always kind, touches us all. So enjoyed reading this !! Congrats on your win ~

Carol Sunshine Brown January 23, 2012 at 1:03 PM Congratulations on your win in Brian's latest contest Carolyn. Love, Carol

Timothy Brumley August 8, 2011 at 10:57 AM Beautiful, a glimpse into the future for each of us. The final concession before stepping into that final frontier, for every journey has a beginning and an end. However, the promise of tomorrow does not belong exclusively to the living, but rather continues past our limited understanding however obscured it may be by the veil of mortality. With each new journey comes fresh supplies and new clothing to meet the challenge, but first rest the good long sleep:)

Carol Sunshine Brown August 2, 2011 at 3:09 PM Congratulations on your poetry x3 making it through round one in the PoetrySoup International Poetry contest Carolyn. I wish you the best in the final round. Love, Carol

Francine Roberts August 2, 2011 at 11:21 AM another awesome piece I had not read before, congrats on it making the first round in the PS contest

John Freeman August 2, 2011 at 9:13 AM Appealing! Maybe! Who knows! smile. Carolyn, Congratulations on your poems' capture of the first round. Agape, Moses

Elaine George August 2, 2011 at 3:54 AM A masterpiece, Carolyn. Superb writing. Congratulations on making it through the first round and best wishes on making it to the Finals. Lainie

Dr.Ram Mehta June 28, 2011 at 5:34 AM My congratulations on your poem being featured this week, Carolyn

Vince Suzadail Jr. June 27, 2011 at 5:59 PM Congrats Carolyn on "Winter's Rose" being featured. Vince

Curtis White June 27, 2011 at 5:37 PM Beautiful poem. It has its place in time. Every word is special. Great piece.

Debbie Guzzi June 27, 2011 at 1:44 PM a wonderful write in my favorite form! Congrad's on your feature. Light & Love

Madeleine Mclaughlin June 27, 2011 at 9:05 AM Very evocative and lovely, I really enjoyed this.

Daver Austin June 27, 2011 at 8:47 AM Congrats on the selection, Carolyn. Hope this post finds you feeling better. LOve, daver

Carrie Richards June 27, 2011 at 8:01 AM Winter sometimes comes too soon, with this reminder how we should kick up our heels and enjoy our spring, summer and fall as much as we can while we can!! Lovely poem, Carolyn,...congratulations on the feature this week! :)

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