In Spirit

In Spirit

A Poem by Chris Shaw

We are in time a mote of dust,
a pin prick in an ocean sky.
While some may catch the comet's flare,
each one of us is doomed to die.
What causes some to burn so bright
when most live out their lives in night?

I'd like to dance above the clouds,
do cartwheels over mountains high.
Chase rainbows to the valley's end
and grow two wings so I might fly.
These things I may not do on earth,
but will in spirit with re-birth.

© 2018 Chris Shaw


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Beautifully captured thought Chris, which leads me to wonder if we remove religion and personal beliefs from the equation for a moment, leads to the wonder that seems so primal and ingrained into our dna, of why we all have the feeling of being finally free of bodily form so intense, that it leads to another thought of this "life" being an audition for whatever it is I feel and you felt strongly enough t pen these words.
The thought does seem to lead us somewhere beyond faith and into realms unspoken, felt and known.
I wonder why we wonder such wonders, beneath a starless night sky where even the atmosphere of our own planet can cover these night jewels, how we still sense them there, waiting for us to unchain ourselves from our gravity obeying shells and see and be them without the need for eyes.
Now if you'll excuse me, I'll go back to counting twinkles before that big twinkle returns (the sun) ☀️😊☀️

Posted 3 Years Ago


2 of 2 people found this review constructive.

Lorry

3 Years Ago

Was taken 22th May 2016 and just came across it again. I think it was taken at Loch Lomond but from .. read more
Chris Shaw

3 Years Ago

The image is spectacular. You know there are nutters everywhere. Both sides of the border :)
Lorry

3 Years Ago

Yep, it's like an explosion in a snickers factory up here when the sun comes out to play. Nuts every.. read more



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Beautifully captured thought Chris, which leads me to wonder if we remove religion and personal beliefs from the equation for a moment, leads to the wonder that seems so primal and ingrained into our dna, of why we all have the feeling of being finally free of bodily form so intense, that it leads to another thought of this "life" being an audition for whatever it is I feel and you felt strongly enough t pen these words.
The thought does seem to lead us somewhere beyond faith and into realms unspoken, felt and known.
I wonder why we wonder such wonders, beneath a starless night sky where even the atmosphere of our own planet can cover these night jewels, how we still sense them there, waiting for us to unchain ourselves from our gravity obeying shells and see and be them without the need for eyes.
Now if you'll excuse me, I'll go back to counting twinkles before that big twinkle returns (the sun) ☀️😊☀️

Posted 3 Years Ago


2 of 2 people found this review constructive.

Lorry

3 Years Ago

Was taken 22th May 2016 and just came across it again. I think it was taken at Loch Lomond but from .. read more
Chris Shaw

3 Years Ago

The image is spectacular. You know there are nutters everywhere. Both sides of the border :)
Lorry

3 Years Ago

Yep, it's like an explosion in a snickers factory up here when the sun comes out to play. Nuts every.. read more
The spirit lives
on ..we are souls
with bodies not
bodies with souls

There's such a
happiness in this
write up..and rejoicing
in that which may be
when one crosses over

lovey piece Chris;

Posted 3 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

3 Years Ago

Thank you Fran Marie, yes a sort of freedom having escaped from everything. Your review most encoura.. read more
Ultimately, a successful life is one that pleases God and fulfills His purpose.
Earthly fame--while pleasant, I suppose--isn't worth a fig.
Poetry, lovely and pure, gifted poetess!



Posted 6 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

6 Years Ago

A bit of spiritual poetry here Jimmy. Pleased you enjoyed the read. Thank you.

Chris
Love this, and wow..oh yes in re-birth i so hope we can rise up and in spirit to soar and do all the magical things we missed this time around :)

Posted 6 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Stella Armour

6 Years Ago

my pleasure... not too many poets here that I read these days , but I always enjoy your work :)
Chris Shaw

6 Years Ago

So lovely of you to say so. That's put a smile on my face :))
Stella Armour

6 Years Ago

wonderful, I like people to smile :)
This is one of the most beautiful statements about living that I’ve ever read. I could’ve been a star, except for being plagued by abusive life experiences. But as your poem so astutely suggests, however it turns out is how it was meant to be! There can be beauty & lightness along any path, as long as we are seeing one’s life with clarity, instead of comparing. It’s only in comparing that people fall short. Your message is an inspiration for those starting out & a reason to ditch regret for those in the autumn of life. I love every word here & Juliespenhere read requested me, by the way (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

Posted 6 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

6 Years Ago

Margie, I am touched by your words. Such high praise for my little poem. So pleased that you read it.. read more
The spirit flies free and sees what you allow it to see - set free beyond the mind of mortality- wonderfully written-🌹

Posted 6 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

6 Years Ago

Free spirit that's me, always will be. Thank you

Chris
‘Thoughts In Time’🌹

6 Years Ago

Pleasure- it’s the only way for us to be truly free- one with oneness🌹
My dream or sentiment exactly this is ver spiritual indeed beautiful well done love it

Posted 6 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

6 Years Ago

Thank you so much. Pleased someone else dreams as I do.

Chris
I always wanted to fly and dreamed of it many times as a child. Perhaps my spirit will - someday. I love this, Chris. Your ending gave it much momentum for me!

Posted 6 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

6 Years Ago

I too have always wanted to fly. I quite often imagine myself doing it Kelly, even now. Thank youread more
Wonderfully enjoyed, Chris!
Like yin to YANG, valleys to MOUNTAINS, etc; the two halves of your poem are relative in spirit and moment to the other's existence, and what an infinitely complex question … my-MY!
The level of consciousness that spoke these words is high, indeed, and the premise of reincarnation is a genuinely exciting thought for me to entertain … it actually feels good. : )

Thank you, Dear Poetess, for charming my senses … hugs to you! ⁓ Richard

Posted 6 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

6 Years Ago

Thank you too Richard for your kind review.

Chris
Richard🖌

6 Years Ago

Kind?
Oh, sure thing.
Chris Shaw

6 Years Ago

Well you said I charmed your senses, and I thought it was kind of you to say so (lol)
Your poem is so lovely and inspiring Chris- perfection in words and rhyme. It flies with the angels and flows like a bubbling spring. Insightful, humble, spiritual, faith-filled lines. You brought me happy tears my friend. “These things I may not do on earth, but will in spirit with re-birth.” Brilliant.

Posted 6 Years Ago


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Chris Shaw

6 Years Ago

Your words brimming with kindness Annette. So pleased you found some inspiration in my lines. Have a.. read more

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Berkshire, United Kingdom



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