Chris Shaw : Writing

Through The Veil

Through The Veil

A Poem by Chris Shaw


I've been doing much research on my ancestry. A poem addressed to my Great grandfather James
Tangle Teaser

Tangle Teaser

A Poem by Chris Shaw


(written after visiting my Mum, who now receives 24 hour nursing care), and yes I frequently comb her hair
Laugh and The World Laughs With You

Laugh and The World Laughs With You

A Poem by Chris Shaw


Within that cloak of sadnessyou crawl and weep alone,for all the souls who walk this earthhave problems of their own.Too heavy is that burdento share ..
Aurora Borealis

Aurora Borealis

A Poem by Chris Shaw


It's on my bucket list as is penning a reasonable sonnet. I don't try these often.
A Rowan Tree

A Rowan Tree

A Poem by Chris Shaw


(Watching and listening to the antics of crows, seen before the rowan sprung into leaf)
Elaine

Elaine

A Poem by Chris Shaw


(Sophie Anderson 1823-1903 walker Gallery Liverpool)
Blackberry Gathering

Blackberry Gathering

A Poem by Chris Shaw


Elizabeth Adela Forbes, Walker Art Gallery Liverpool
For Ben who grew and loved polyanthus

For Ben who grew and loved polyanthus

A Poem by Chris Shaw


(he was also an artist and poet)
Flower Sellers of London

Flower Sellers of London

A Poem by Chris Shaw


(from a painting of the same name by Gustave Dore)