Chris Shaw : Writing

United Front

United Front

A Poem by Chris Shaw


Distant relatives of mine, Millicent Fawcett (nee garrett), Elizabeth Garrett Anderson, Agnes Garrett, leading suffragettes. Makes me mad when wom..
Foothold

Foothold

A Poem by Chris Shaw


For all young people struggling with mental health problems.
An Unlikely Drummer

An Unlikely Drummer

A Poem by Chris Shaw


(some people stay with you forever, they just have that ability)
Death Knell

Death Knell

A Poem by Chris Shaw


Reading prison, a poem about it's closure. Oscar Wilde was once imprisoned there.
Out With the Old, Ring In the New

Out With the Old, Ring In the New

A Poem by Chris Shaw


A New Year Poem for all of you
Secrets in the Bureau

Secrets in the Bureau

A Poem by Chris Shaw


Based on fact
Bridge With No Name

Bridge With No Name

A Poem by Chris Shaw


Birthing a memory
Through the Skylight

Through the Skylight

A Poem by Chris Shaw


I have loved the stars with fondness,with passion and delight,so when I lie here sleeplessI am thankful for their light,that spangles in the Heavensan..
Against The Odds

Against The Odds

A Poem by Chris Shaw


On Windsor's bank a sapling grows,straight-backed and graceful light on leaf.A slender willow yet to weep,supportive stakes, no sign of grief.Ten pace..
Truce

Truce

A Poem by Chris Shaw


Calm, the lass whose feathered pillowscradle round her sleeping head,with her teddy tucked beside heranchored in her peaceful bed.In her lilac painted..