In Search of Paradise

In Search of Paradise

A Poem by Chris Shaw
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Have you found it yet?

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For years I've sought an answer
and hoped that I might find,
the whereabouts of Paradise
if that can be defined.

I've dreamed of tropic islands,
white beaches I adore
and 'though I've longed for sea and sun
it seems to be much more.

I've climbed the slopes of mountains,
their peaks lace-capped in snow,
seen crystal flowing water
cascade to depths below.

And mesmerised by sunsets
of gold-black-orange hue,
I've searched the whole world over
to seek the missing clue.

A man of wisdom told me,
he knows where it resides.
It is a feeling not a place,
it's buried deep inside.

Once you embrace contentment,
find joy in all you do,
then Paradise is waiting there,
it's waiting there for you.

© 2018 Chris Shaw


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I am indeed honoured to be the twenty-first appreciator of words to leave his mark here .. needless to say ..
1) I very much enjoyed my visit here today ..
2) I hope that many more will now follow in the wake I have just created ..
3) and although maybe slow to get here, the journey has been most worthwhile ..
4) Neville :)


Posted 1 Year Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

1 Year Ago

So dear Neville I am delighted you have found this oldie and the journey has been worth while. Have .. read more



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I am indeed honoured to be the twenty-first appreciator of words to leave his mark here .. needless to say ..
1) I very much enjoyed my visit here today ..
2) I hope that many more will now follow in the wake I have just created ..
3) and although maybe slow to get here, the journey has been most worthwhile ..
4) Neville :)


Posted 1 Year Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

1 Year Ago

So dear Neville I am delighted you have found this oldie and the journey has been worth while. Have .. read more
I read this one a coupl'a times before, Chris, while cherry-picking through your pieces, and it keeps luring me back, so I thought, "Why am I not reviewing this?" and just realized why. It's because I am so enthralled by it I wanted to avoid being overly exuberant and verbose, but here I am being overly exuberant and verbose … LOL!
Really and truly, I will try to avoid wearing out my welcome.
Technically speaking, your Unmetered Quatrains virtually dance upon the page, syntax, metaphor, and imagery speak a language that embraces my senses, and rhymes are near spot-on perfect.
Emotionally, spiritually, and intellectually, you tick all my boxes, and creatively you take me to bliss.
Further, I am compelled to answer your question, and it is, "Yes."

With starry-eyed thanks and warmest, most grateful hugs to thee! ⁓ Richard ✨

Posted 5 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Richard🖌

5 Years Ago

dear Chris,
I find the quality of your poetry to be far beyond "stuff". : )
Richard🖌

5 Years Ago

It is true, Chris,
I found it in this very piece, in that which you touched within and bade m.. read more
Chris Shaw

5 Years Ago

Always grateful for your reviews. Now you can make a poets heart sing.
Paradise must exist. It has to. The world is paradise for snippets. I hope I can get to it, even if I’m in the lowest rung.

Thanks for your write. You have that knack.

Posted 5 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

5 Years Ago

Thank you Maxwell. Of course there is a paradise. We have to find our own paradise.

C.. read more
Love this piece. Really spoke to me 😊

Posted 5 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

5 Years Ago

Thank you so much Sarah-Louise. Your review is very much appreciated.

Chris
Sarah-Louise

5 Years Ago

You are most welcome :)
it took me my life time and facing death to understand this which you have penned impeccably. i read this twice, not for understanding but just to hear myself read it. it comes off so incredibly professional and my that i mean like a classic piece of poetry. well done

Posted 5 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Richard🖌

5 Years Ago

Thought you'd want to know, Chris.
Chris Shaw

5 Years Ago

How right you are Richard. And thank you again.
Richard🖌

5 Years Ago

Humbly yours.
I enjoyed this Christine and you have encapsulated a profound truth within this perfectly rhyming and scanning poem. I can identify with your message - I've been to many beautiful places but it never seems enough! True contentment does lie within.
Great work.
Cheers,
Alan



Posted 5 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

5 Years Ago

Thank you Alan, pleased you enjoyed and identified with this poem. Have a good bank Holiday week-end.. read more
I am a huge fan of meter.And of rhyme. This piece did it for me.I really enjoyed it. Thank you for sharing and a wonderful post. I appreciated the read. Thank you!

Posted 5 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

5 Years Ago

Thank you so much. Pleased you enjoyed. I too love meter and rhyme, but also dabble with free/blank .. read more
Such a perfect composition! Your message is strong & full of sensory delights & flowing like the searching quest you describe. Great rhyme & rhythm, which I always enjoy. At the end, your overall observation is one that resonates with truth (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

Posted 5 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

5 Years Ago

Hello Margie, pleased you enjoyed this one. Written quite a while back now. Thank you for your lovel.. read more
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Peace of mind, happiness, true love and to be comfortably off to enjoy all three. Guess ny paradise is built on foundations which are my good lady wife.
Like this lots.
Good afternoon Christine

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Chris Shaw

5 Years Ago

Thank you Gee for your lovely review. Having the right partner makes all the difference. Pleased you.. read more
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Very beautiful and wise christine
Truly touched by your words
We all seek this paradise within
Thanks for sharing

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Chris Shaw

5 Years Ago

Hello Lingering Soul, pleased to meet you here. Yes we are all searching for something within that p.. read more

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