Bridge With No Name

Bridge With No Name

A Poem by Chris Shaw
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Birthing a memory

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Between two bridges grand and arched
a third now spans the mighty Thames
where Christchurch Meadows, lush with green
displays last summer's grief in rain.
In autumn sun, she stands serene,
her burnished steel ablaze and bright.
A mast that peaks, a mountain high.

Here you and I dear sister plan
to walk and birth a memory.

Pedestrians and cyclists too,
will cross today, 'neath wide eyed blue
to view this river at its best.
In years to come our kin will say,
our loved ones crossed the bridge that day,
they saw the ribbon cut in two,
permitting all to travel through.

© 2018 Chris Shaw


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to write a poetry on a bridge takes strength and you done it so well. past and present all included showing the importance of the matter. the inclusions of users just added to the reasons of this bridge being vita ie pedestrians cyclists. the predictions of people looking back at this bridge shows the how much it means to you and the fact it had no name and this is in the tittle of your poetry is the icing on the cake as it is sort of saying it has no name suggesting it is not used or important. this review has to close like London bridge and I can tell you this poem is heading to the palace as it is a diamond to read.

Posted 5 Years Ago


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Chris Shaw

5 Years Ago

I would have had a job duck writing my lines on this bridge while I had my camera in my hands :) I w.. read more



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Remembering Bridges over the Isis in Oxford Chris, and punting under Magdalen Bridge by moonlight. Fabulous

Posted 8 Months Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

8 Months Ago

Pleased this little poem gave you such happy memories of the river at Oxford in uni days Tony. That .. read more
red93

8 Months Ago

No problem at all dear Chris ✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️
I love this picture. I see pictures of the Thames so often here in UK, of course, on TV. Thanks for the poem, Chris.

Posted 8 Months Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

8 Months Ago

Many thanks Andrew. Pleased you enjoyed the view. The christening of Christchurch bridge in Caversha.. read more


this may have been uploaded a while ago now but my eventual arrival here was well worth the trawl .. and the eventual crossing :)
Neville

Posted 8 Months Ago


Chris Shaw

8 Months Ago

Thank you my friend

Chris
Beautiful. Your writing is very descriptive and visual. I really enjoy the journey each and every time and this poem is no exception. Grounded in reality, yet full of symbolism.

Posted 5 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

5 Years Ago

Your review very generous Lyn. Thank you so much. All good wishes.

Chris
Being a country girl myself, I never think to describe manmade sights . . . but I love the way you SHOW us your surroundings, along with your point of view, in such interesting & varying views, in so many of your poems! You share a lively personality for many things which are inanimate, such is the wonder of your perspectives (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

Posted 5 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

5 Years Ago

Hi Margie. I do enjoy writing about things like castles, old buildings, churches, bridges etc. I gue.. read more
Wow. I’ve seen the bridge from far, a couple of times. I didn’t go up on it as it was so crowded with tourists. Did do the boating in the mighty river. It was all grand and beautiful to see.

A very sentimental writing about the world famous bridge. Your love for your national heritage shines through every line, dear Chris. Thank you for sharing with us.

Posted 5 Years Ago


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DIVYA

5 Years Ago

The boating was in the river Thames in London, Chris. That was the time I saw the beautiful blue bri.. read more
Chris Shaw

5 Years Ago

There's always another time DIVYA :)
DIVYA

5 Years Ago

Ohhh. Bless you for saying that Chris. Thank you. If there’s anything I really love in life, it’.. read more
how very cool ... you elevated "Hey sis! Lets bike over to the new bridge opening today" ... i think using specifics of the river and place works especially well ... it conjures history and images in me even though I know neither ;) a wonderful inspiration to purposely "....birth a memory" ..a fine example to follow says i!
E.

Posted 5 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

5 Years Ago

Thank you Mr E. We had much fun that day birthing a memory. We were most fortunate with the weather .. read more
Einstein Noodle

5 Years Ago

warms me heart to hear of such fondnesses ... good on ya both says i!
A world away Chris, but loved your lines. Imaging the scene as I read :)

Posted 5 Years Ago


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Chris Shaw

5 Years Ago

Thank you Richard, pleased you enjoyed the read.

Chris
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Gee
Both a great memory made and captured Christine.
I once crossed a bridge I shouldn't have, but I won't go into that :))

Posted 5 Years Ago


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Gee

5 Years Ago

Aye, there's a wee nip in the air....not a small Jap ( non pc) :))
Chris Shaw

5 Years Ago

:)) Have you been taking lessons from Prince Phillip?
Gee

5 Years Ago

One has :))))))
What a lovely write....being on a bridge the day it is open to traffic the first time and sharing it with your sister. Wonderful memory and one you can tell children and grandchildren about for years to come. The personification of the bridge is wonderful and the imagery made your words come to life. Great one. Lydi**

Posted 5 Years Ago


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Chris Shaw

5 Years Ago

It's not often we get a new bridge, so it was worth the effort and my sister and I made a memory. Th.. read more

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