Carolyn Devonshire, My Poetic Sister
"Live without regret. Part with tender words.
Express feelings every day. "
Quote - Carolyn Devonshire
Has it really been over a year since you left?
Carolyn, you were my poetic sister and friend,
since that long ago day you joined Poetry Soup;
and shared your pen and beautiful poetry,
I am so happy it remains- I go there often !
You lived in Florida near the ocean you loved,
it makes me smile to think of you fishing;
and not just any- but fish from the deep blue,
I miss our chats about our mutual gardens;
comparing our flowers and our flower failures !
I will never view the ocean the same ever again,
for now your ashes mingle with the crashing waves;
it was your wish to join your beloved in the blue,
and I am thankful you had a friend who made sure;
your ashes were thrown from his boat !
So, many times you invited me to visit- wish I had,
we have lost many beloved poets over the years;
from this incredible community and it hurts,
and your death, like the others, is a dagger still bleeding;
I will keep a piece of your soul within my heart forever !
I promise to remember you Carolyn- your kindness,
your talented pen, imagination and your gentle nature;
I keep the shells you sent me from the beach close,
and in my mind, I imagine you healthy on that ocean beach;
kicking the sand- your laughter like a melody drifting.
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December 13, 2022
Poetry/Verse/Carolyn Devonshire, My Poetic Sister
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Written for the Standard contest, Who Is Your Best PS, Poet or Poetess
sponsor, Sotto Poet, Judged 01/01/2023
First Place
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