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Sometimes life brings us showers, But showers bring us flowers And flowers bring me joy. Singing and dancing in the rain bring me joy. But you bring me more. More than Beethoven, Brahms and Mozart, More than the red robin and the swing in the park, More than skating on the frozen lake floor, You bring me more. More than paintings by Van Gogh, More than seeing the sparkling white snow, More than gazing at the moon out my door, Yes, you bring me more. More laughter and smiles Across a thousand miles. More magical feelings and fun, And in my heart lives the warmth of the sun Because you bring me more. By: Carole O'Terry Duet "All Rights Reserved"

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P.M. Richter

Date: 7/8/2019 12:20:00 AM

Great poem Carole. "In my heart lives the warmth of the sun" :)

Carole Duet
Date: 7/8/2019 12:35:00 AM

Thank you, P.M. That is what love does/did for me...if it only had lasted...............Carole ;(

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 4/29/2018 8:16:00 PM

Hello Carole,this poem is beautifully written. I like this last verse. have a nice evening my friend.

Carole Duet
Date: 5/1/2018 2:10:00 AM

Thank you again, Darlene. I'm so glad you liked "More". Hope you have a nice morning/afternoon/evening/night too dear friend. Carole :D

Freddie Robinson Jr.

Date: 2/27/2018 3:43:00 PM

Simply succulent poetry, Carole. From the succinct title to the romantic refrain ... you bring me more. A comparative phrasing that illuminates your love for the object of your affection. The weaving of the tapestry of culture ... nature ... and innervisions expressed makes this a gem of a poem. Really was moved by this poem. I can sense it was a labor of love. Star bright write. Love and joy always.

Carole Duet
Date: 3/1/2018 1:01:00 AM

Thank you so much, Freddie. What a lovely comment! And, yes, it was a "labor of love". Carole:D

Line Gauthier

Date: 2/24/2018 8:01:00 PM

Back with congrats for a most deserving placement, Carole. Well done.

Carole Duet
Date: 2/25/2018 12:03:00 AM

Thank you so much, Line. I really appreciate it. Carole

Emile Pinet

Date: 2/22/2018 11:25:00 AM

You did a very good job of creating a powerful emotional statement. The message is clear and truly poetically expressed. Emile.

Carole Duet
Date: 2/23/2018 3:04:00 PM

Thanks, Emile. Your input is valuable to me. Carole :D

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/20/2018 2:37:00 PM

Carole, I just read your blog but I do not see a video here!

Carole Duet
Date: 2/23/2018 3:47:00 PM

The video is added back now! :D

Carole Duet
Date: 2/23/2018 3:04:00 PM

I had to delete the video at least until after the contest is over, Andrea. Carole

Caycay Jennings

Date: 2/19/2018 10:17:00 PM

I think this write is as sweet, lighthearted and lyrical as sunshine is warm. It is a skip thru the highs of love, the joys and sparks of love and could be aimed at anyone who is loved from a grandparent to a spouse. I enjoyed it very much, I felt like I was frolicking thru the greenest of soft, green grass. A joy to read, Carole - r u thinking of doing 'more'/something specific with it? Poetry hugs ... CayCay

Carole Duet
Date: 2/20/2018 12:10:00 AM

I'm so glad you enjoyed this poem, CayCay, and thank you for reading and for your lovely comment. Yes, I would like to have these lyrics become a song but only time will tell.

Line Gauthier

Date: 2/19/2018 1:06:00 PM

Lovely poem, Carole. Beautifully uplifting poem, the imagery is marvelous. Well done.

Carole Duet
Date: 2/19/2018 1:09:00 PM

Thank you, Line. Your comment is so "uplifting". Carole :D

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 2/19/2018 11:23:00 AM

LOVE it, Carole!!! It's a magical little verse. I'll go reply to your soupmail now.

Carole Duet
Date: 2/19/2018 11:36:00 AM

Thanks, Andrea. Yes, being in love is "magical" and love is my muse. So glad you liked this one. Carole :D

Robert Lindley

Date: 2/19/2018 10:17:00 AM

Truly love the positive repetition of the the goal of joy and giving more!! Great flow, imagery and creativity my talented friend. So refreshing to read this fine morn.. A fav...,

Carole Duet
Date: 2/19/2018 11:05:00 AM

Thank you for your lovely comment, Robert, and thank you for the "fav". Carole :D

Charlie Smith

Date: 2/19/2018 9:09:00 AM

Lovely write Carole, almost lyrical. Sweet natured always makes me happy...

Carole Duet
Date: 2/19/2018 11:06:00 AM

Thank you so much, Charlie. I had chosen "lyric" as the form at first. Happy to make you "happy". Carole :D

Vijay Pandit

Date: 2/19/2018 7:13:00 AM

It is a pleasure to read your poem today, Carole. It has a wonderful flow and joyful personality. It's like a song with happy lyrics. Once I started reading, the poem held my attention from start to end--a hallmark of a great poem.

Carole Duet
Date: 2/19/2018 11:10:00 AM

Thank you for reading, Vijay. Actually, I wrote it as a song but then changed it to "couplet" but I think it would make a nice song. Carole :D

Silent One

Date: 2/19/2018 5:56:00 AM

This is a beautiful poem full of joy and happiness.. Love to see you dancing in the rain, but be careful it is not cold...

Carole Duet
Date: 2/19/2018 11:11:00 AM

Thanks, ZZ. I really appreciate your reading "More" and your comment. Carole :D

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 2/19/2018 2:35:00 AM

- A beautiful poem, Carole - We can not wish for more than this, but sharing it with the one you love ... it will be twice as much :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Carole Duet
Date: 2/19/2018 11:17:00 AM

HI Anne-Lise! Thank you so much for reading and your comment and by-the-way, I did! Carole :D

Maria Williams

Date: 2/18/2018 2:37:00 AM

I'm certainly in love with this poem of yours Carole, just what I needed to brighten up an already beautiful Sunday, and it delivered in bucket loads, it gave so much MORE. Carole take a bow this is indeed one of your best and a fave for me. Takes me to a Happy Place....Maria

Carole Duet
Date: 2/19/2018 11:20:00 AM

OH Maria, thank you so much for your lovely comment and for the "fave". I really appreciate it. Carole :D

Darlene De Beaulieu

Date: 6/8/2017 1:45:00 PM

Hi! Congratulations on your win. I like the way the words flow throuh this whole poem. I am happy that you are getting your more.

Carole Duet
Date: 6/8/2017 6:15:00 PM

Thank you, Darlene. This is one of my personal favorite poems since I was so happy when I wrote it.

White Wolf

Date: 4/10/2017 3:21:00 AM

Just back to congratulate you on your win! Well done!

Carole Duet
Date: 4/10/2017 4:17:00 PM

Thank you, my muse. ;-)

Darren White

Date: 4/9/2017 1:46:00 AM

Budgie is right, it asks for more Carole, this is wonderful :) More magic in our lives, and more love. So well deserved placement, congratulations!

Carole Duet
Date: 4/9/2017 5:12:00 AM

Thank you, Darren. I didn't realize I had placed in another contest. Yay! lol Anyway, I'm glad you liked it. Also, thanks for recommending Mark Massey to me for composing the music to one of my poems: "Be Careful" Check it out even though it still needs a little revising. I really love writing lyrics and I might ask him to compose some music for "More". Carole

Gary Bateman

Date: 4/8/2017 6:43:00 AM

Hello Carole, An extraordinary lyric here!! I certainly agree with Mike Clarke's comments too (below). Your build out and expressions starting from the fifth verse (first stanza): "But you bring me more," for me, are both exquisite and enchanting with the combination and integration of words, tone, and imagery that you use. And your final verse completes the whole image of this lyric. This is really a beautifully done lyric. SEVEN/FAV/!! Continued Best Wishes, Gary

Gary Bateman
Date: 4/13/2017 7:41:00 PM

Yes!! Carole -- please to keep writing more!! I shall do the same!! Cheers and Best, Gary

Carole Duet
Date: 4/9/2017 4:55:00 AM

Oh thank you so much, Gary. You are most kind. You just made me want to write...you guessed it: MORE! lol

Vladislav Raven

Date: 4/1/2017 3:00:00 PM

Hi Carole, a wonderful lyric. More, you keep writing like this and you shall bet more and more adulation for your writes. This one sings so gently into the heart. Such an excellent song. If there had been more i for one would have read on happily. Your pen runs gold Carole. This has to be a seven. Hugs....Mike. XX

Carole Duet
Date: 4/5/2017 5:59:00 PM

Thank you so much, Raven. Your comment means "more" to me than you know. Carole Duet