Carolyn Devonshire Poet Free verse

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You

Weren't

Home

You Weren'T Home

I came to your door last night
but you weren’t home
bursting with anticipation
dreams, memories to share
bouquet of wildflowers
plucked from that path near the meadow
but you weren’t home

wanted to confess my ardor
peruse photos of exotic locations
kindle connection
embrace you with arms and words
admit how long this attraction has nurtured
but you weren’t home

should I return tonight
when full moon ignites passions
lovers worldwide snuggle, dance, 
bond beneath a Milky Way of sequin stars
will your lips grant entry
or would I turn away once more 
because you weren’t home



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Christopher Flaherty April 3, 2019 at 5:02 PM Were they not at home Or did your fear of Love and hurt tell you so. Knock , Knock Whose there Open the Door And See Christopher Flaherty April 3, 2019 at 6:57 PM Also my sincere apologies if I have called you Caroline sorry . Spell Check is supposed to Correct I really should pay more attention sorry Christopher Flaherty April 3, 2019 at 6:53 PM Cheers Carolyn I actually got or took hope from this . This spoke to me of sweet sentiment. Innocence Carolyn Devonshire April 3, 2019 at 5:17 PM My intent was that the person had mentally checked out. Thanks for reading, Christopher.

Line Gauthier February 27, 2019 at 10:05 PM Back with most deserving congrats on your win, Carolyn. Love your poem.

Michelle Faulkner February 25, 2019 at 11:28 PM This is so full of ardour, hope, and trepidation - pulls you in like a stolen kiss-

Vladislav Raven February 18, 2019 at 7:48 AM Hi Carolyn, a most beautiful piece touched with such gentle emotion, painting such real visions upon the canvas of my mind. This is such a wonderful write. Keep following the heart Carolyn, for one day he will be home. Such wonderful lines. All the best in the contest. A fave. Have a wonderful Monday. Hugs....Mike. XXX

Connie Marcum Wong February 14, 2019 at 5:17 AM Beautifully captured Carolyn. Happy Valentine's Day my friend. xxoo

Andrea Dietrich February 13, 2019 at 7:39 PM sure hope you get a win with this, Carolyn. How are you doing? My email is pretty quiet these days.

M. L. Kiser February 13, 2019 at 4:37 PM The power of being let down; so sad and empty. Good luck in the contest; well done.

Jack Horne February 13, 2019 at 1:56 PM love this heartfelt write, hon - glad you got a chuckle from my entry in your contest : )

Jennifer Proxenos February 13, 2019 at 10:43 AM Hi Carolyn, This man does not sound worthy of your love although the poem is excellent - if he's not home, his bad luck! So well penned. Poetry hugs, Jennifer.

Constance La France February 13, 2019 at 9:30 AM Carolyn, there is nothing more heart shattering than have a love that is not returned, your poem is beautifully penned ~

Arturo Michael February 13, 2019 at 7:09 AM Maybe he moved...Lovely concept and write...unfortunately...Many are not home yet...Happy Valentine my friend...

Demetrios Trifiatis February 13, 2019 at 2:14 AM Anticipation's betrayal is something that the heart is difficult to accept! You have captured this truth in these masterfully crafted verses so vividly that no-one remain unmoved! Excellent dear Carolyn!

Paul Callus February 12, 2019 at 8:46 AM Knocking at somebody's heart and getting no answer is so very sad, Carolyn. You have inserted so much emotion in these lines; I love what you have done here, and I am sure even the sponsor will! Hugs // paul Carolyn Devonshire February 12, 2019 at 8:49 AM Thank you for reading and for getting the gist of what I was trying to convey, Paul!

Anne-Lise Andresen February 12, 2019 at 3:55 AM - ... maybe he was home ... behind the curtains ... follow your heart, my friend - A lovely poem :) - Best wishes in the contest, Carolyn :) - hugs // Anne-Lise:)

Rico Leffanta February 11, 2019 at 6:39 PM With iPhone in hand, too many people are not at home when they are at home …… Good luck in the contest! Aloha! Rico Carolyn Devonshire February 11, 2019 at 9:59 PM Or they've mentally checked out...

Line Gauthier February 11, 2019 at 4:24 PM Lovely, Carolyn. Very touching.

Harry Horsman February 11, 2019 at 4:18 PM Amazing poetry Carolyn, he is the loser, not the poet. Carolyn Devonshire February 11, 2019 at 4:29 PM It's not being "home" in the metaphorical sense, Harry, and not based on recent personal experience.

Vijay Pandit February 11, 2019 at 3:44 PM Your poem flows so naturally, Carolyn..a story one can easily relate to..perfectly executed, as always.

Andrea Dietrich February 11, 2019 at 2:53 PM How has the week started out for you?

Andrea Dietrich February 11, 2019 at 2:53 PM Is this for the repeating lines contest,Carolyn? If so, what a great job!!! I really like this. I love when key lines are repeated in poetry, which is why I love so much kyrielle, quatern, etc. Carolyn Devonshire February 11, 2019 at 4:31 PM I prefer the Villanelle to the others you mentioned as it seems one can do more with it. I do have poems that repeat a single line, but don't like whole "refrains" that repeat unless it's a song. Thanks for reading, Andrea

Tom Cunningham February 11, 2019 at 2:40 PM Wasn't sure what that contest was about, but you've made it clear in your write Carolyn. Good luck. Tom.