Chris Shaw : Writing

Rough Justice

Rough Justice

A Poem by Chris Shaw


There are whispers in the valleys,there are rumours in the streetsand it's spreading like a virusas on gossip people feed.So the curtains are all twit..
Going Back To My Roots

Going Back To My Roots

A Poem by Chris Shaw


Christmas in the fifties in London, one from the archives.
Stupidity Kills

Stupidity Kills

A Poem by Chris Shaw


(Consequences of following misinformation) Two swans dead and others at risk and winter has only just started. Local news in Caversham by the Thames..
Melt Down

Melt Down

A Poem by Chris Shaw


Cinquain one sentence, five lines 2/4/6/8/2 syllables with imagery
Wilderness

Wilderness

A Poem by Chris Shaw


Make of it what you will
Sun Kisses

Sun Kisses

A Poem by Chris Shaw


She's not too pleased that she's been teasedby boys, who like to have their fun.It's not her fault that she's been caughtby sunbeams in the noon-day s..
Bridges Not Walls

Bridges Not Walls

A Poem by Chris Shaw


(An old poem out for an airing)
Pearl Necklace Legacy

Pearl Necklace Legacy

A Poem by Chris Shaw


(My Nan's Pearls. I started to wear them in recent years )
Maple Orchard

Maple Orchard

A Poem by Chris Shaw


Having a go at a cinquain inspired by Lorry and Einstein Noodle. 5 lines, syllables 2/4/6/8/2, one sentence
Leafy Sea Dragon

Leafy Sea Dragon

A Poem by Chris Shaw


(fascinating creature to watch either in nature programmes, or in an aquarium)