Forget me not

Forget me not

A Poem by Chris Shaw
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Beth:s Dad died when she was 10months old.

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Of all the flora I have grown,
there's one self-seeding I adore,
that brings in spring its powder blue
to fill the spaces inbetween
red tulips and gold daffodils.

Their tiny yellow centred heads,
create a splash in garden beds.
So loved by Beth when she was six,
she picked a posy for her Dad
to take to his last resting place.

Forget him not is what she said,
and who was I to disagree,
so when she left them lovingly
beneath the branches of a tree
with innocence she paused to say
'my Daddy does remember me'.


© 2019 Chris Shaw


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Wow, amazing how she can remember her dad that young, but even if she didn't get to really interact with him, she must have been told what a great dad he was...and she will have memories of him forever... a poignant poem with lots of color and warmth....
Warmly, B

Posted 7 Months Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

7 Months Ago

Thank you Betty. She has no memories of him but in her innocence she hoped he remembered her. Always.. read more
Betty Hermelee

7 Months Ago

You're very welcome Chris, you as well!
Warmly, B



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dearest Chris… my Father loved Shakespeare and helped me understand that when days are dark and dreary… it is just the Shadow of an Angels Wing watching over you. Your Poem is touching a Cherub Cloud on a Summers day. softly, Pat

Posted 7 Months Ago


Chris Shaw

7 Months Ago

Dear Pat, what a delightful review you have gifted me. Thank you for sharing your Father with me and.. read more
Patricia Wedel

7 Months Ago

dear Chris… your Light shines through.. you give everyone Hope and encouragement. softly, Pat
Chris Shaw

7 Months Ago

Have a bouquet Pat 🌹🌹🌹🌹
Having two daughters myself this one touched a chord with the thoughts of the little girl adamantly making her dad’s memory remember her.
Some things you don’t get over.

Winston

Posted 7 Months Ago


Chris Shaw

7 Months Ago

Thank you Winston. It was very innocent and very touching. It had to be poemed. I appreciate you. read more
What a lovely poem! The splashes of color come alive, red yellow, blue, gold, sad but beautiful too.

Posted 7 Months Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

7 Months Ago

Thank you Norma for your visit and encouraging review. Welcome to my page. All the best.
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Beautiful thoughts, beautifully expressed Chris - how lovely ✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️

Posted 7 Months Ago


Chris Shaw

7 Months Ago

Thank you Tony. Always pleased to see you. Have a good weekend. All the best.

Chris
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7 Months Ago

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Wow, amazing how she can remember her dad that young, but even if she didn't get to really interact with him, she must have been told what a great dad he was...and she will have memories of him forever... a poignant poem with lots of color and warmth....
Warmly, B

Posted 7 Months Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

7 Months Ago

Thank you Betty. She has no memories of him but in her innocence she hoped he remembered her. Always.. read more
Betty Hermelee

7 Months Ago

You're very welcome Chris, you as well!
Warmly, B


Absolutely priceless Chris .. tis oft such little things like this that are so HUGELY remembered .. Neville

Posted 7 Months Ago


Chris Shaw

7 Months Ago

Yes, little Beth’s comment was priceless and so deserved a poem worthy of it. Thanks Neville for c.. read more
So poignant and beautiful. Such writing.

Posted 8 Months Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

7 Months Ago

Thank you Ken for a lovely review. Pleased you enjoyed this one.

Chris
What a wonderfully wistful and innocent poem of memory and love. I loved the periodic rhymes and the meter of the poem Chris.

Posted 8 Months Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

8 Months Ago

So pleased you enjoyed your visit Soren. Many thank yous.

Chris
Dear Fab, I know you have blocked me how will write to you, I can’t reply back even wherever there is chat review, but I feel you are wanting to fight with me in a sense of teaching me, I do miss your teachings why don’t you unblock me as you are not that angry 😠 but do care about everyone like son like father, yea its reverse I little later come to know about. There is much lessons to be learned and imbibed. I want to have a knowledge share in a discussion not In argument where it leads to nowhere like with him.

Posted 8 Months Ago


JessyJacob

8 Months Ago

Sorry, it was to Franklin.
Chris Shaw

8 Months Ago

He may not see it on my page :)
JessyJacob

8 Months Ago

I don’t know how to reach him, is it through a call he will definitely tease but direct to door he.. read more
My youngest daughter and I have a tradition that we pinkie promise "forever" to each other every night at bedtime. No matter what our love will endure. I need to call my eldest about now. She should be getting my grandchildren into bed soon. I enjoyed the read.

Posted 8 Months Ago


1 of 2 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

8 Months Ago

My granddaughter has grown up without a Father. Luckily for her, her Grandad stepped in to give her.. read more

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Chris Shaw
Chris Shaw

Berkshire, United Kingdom



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