Carolyn Devonshire Poet Free verse

Without You

that first breath after hearing Beethoven
inhaling life from him
John’s many gifts to me

feeling his tears at La Boheme
hearing him laugh at Carmen
sharing the shock of a trembling “Equus”* audience

Broadway, Times Square, Rockefeller Center
hours of sharing our innermost secrets
strolling through Central Park

John, you opened my eyes, my world
but failed to teach me one thing...
how to live “Without You”* 



*"Equus" is a play by Peter Shaffer 
*"Without You" by Nilsson was our song

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Joseph May April 27, 2015 at 10:41 PM Beautiful write Carolyn...Congrats on your win...

Sandra Haight April 27, 2015 at 3:54 PM Hi Carolyn, so sad indeed, but so beautifully written, and it touched my heart so much. My hubby and I love opera, especially Puccini and Verdi's operas, as well as Bizet's Carmen. So, your words were extra emotional for me. My heartfelt congratulations to you for your podium win! Hugs, Sandra

Jan Allison April 27, 2015 at 1:00 PM beautiful but so sad Carolyn - the final stanza is so so heartbreaking - one of my all time fave songs too - congrats on your win:-( Hugs jan xx

Barbara Gorelick April 26, 2015 at 10:06 PM Awesome LNC...hope all is well...congrats. BG

Carol Sunshine Brown June 14, 2012 at 12:35 PM Congratulations on your win in Gail's "Remembering A Lost Love" contest Carolyn. Love, Carol

Andrea Dietrich June 12, 2012 at 8:38 PM I think I remember this one, Carolyn. Another one of your truly BEST ever poems. Did anyone choose to showcase it? I love it and congrats on your win.

Terry O'Leary June 12, 2012 at 3:03 PM Beautiful poem... congratulations on your win... Terry

Olusegun Arowolo June 12, 2012 at 2:44 PM Wonderful and beautiful piece,Carolyn...Congrats on your well deserved win....Full of emotions..

Sandra Hoban June 12, 2012 at 2:35 PM Gail congrats on your win it was very touching.

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders June 12, 2012 at 12:47 PM Congrats on your first place win, Carolyn. I remember this beautiful tribute to your husband. I can tell he was a wonderful man and your love was the kind that only comes once in a lifetime. Thanks for sharing your cherished memories. Love and Blessings, Rhonda

Kash Poet June 12, 2012 at 11:45 AM This is so touching write Carolyn...brings tears to eyes.Congrats on your 1st place win in Gail's contest.

David Williams June 12, 2012 at 2:34 AM Carolyn super congrats on your 1st place win..David

Gwendolen Song June 11, 2012 at 10:16 PM I am without words after reading this one, dear friend. The emotion that welled up while writing this had to be like a waterfall. You have done so much and are blessed to have experienced true love. Hugging u big time! Love, Gwendolen

Joann Grisetti June 11, 2012 at 6:06 PM A great tribute to a missing lover. Congratulations.

Elijah Prophet February 10, 2012 at 8:27 PM He feels your presence aswell carolyn, God Bless You abundantly.

Jslambert Mister Roboto January 28, 2012 at 11:56 PM This one is meaningful. I can tell. It makes me feel sad. You honor him well! Keep your chin up friend!

Bl Devnath January 28, 2012 at 8:00 AM Congrats for HM, my fried, bl

Andrea Dietrich January 27, 2012 at 7:28 PM Carolyn, that's neat to know your song. I Love that song. I would really love to do all these things with someone special as you did. THanks for sharing this. Congrats on the winners' circle.

Jon Arno January 27, 2012 at 6:20 PM Congratulations on your amazing write. Good job. Best regards, Jon

Christopher Bunton January 27, 2012 at 3:40 PM Congratulations on your mention!

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders January 27, 2012 at 1:11 PM Congratulations on your win! A beautiful tribute and display of lasting love. Blessings, Rhonda

Carol Sunshine Brown January 27, 2012 at 10:20 AM Congratulations on your placement in Brian's "Two to Twelve" contest Carolyn. He probably believed you would have many many more years together never thinking of leaving you behind my dear friend. Love, Carol

Bob Quigley January 27, 2012 at 10:13 AM You laid your heart before us with this one Carolyn. What a testimony to your love. So beautiful.

Ravindra K Kapoor January 26, 2012 at 11:27 AM Beautiful Poem expressing the feelings of a sad heart, while remembering the good old days. My good wishes for your contest entry and hope you are keeping very fine my friend. In fact I am still not very regular on PS but I do often remember my friends on PS. Love and best wishes always..Ravindra....Carolyn Devonshire

E.J. Smith January 26, 2012 at 4:18 AM I like this very much!

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