Inbetweeners

Imagination takes a hike

Who walks this way, displacing stones,

whose shadows shiver through my bones,

along this tow path to the lock?

In my mind's eye, I see them all,

an army strolling, short and tall

of souls departed years before.

They move with steps of quiet grace,

their silken dresses edged in lace,

while suited, booted, collared men

link arms with loves, protecting them.

Young children feed old crusts to ducks,

in breeches, caps and floral prints.

On Sunday morning I can see

as ghosts appear, so crystal clear.

In technicolour they stand out,

alive they are, alive to me.

Regard their faces, watch them laugh

as they meander down that path

which leads to Sonning's Saxon church.

Yet in between the living lurk

who have no time to visit church,

whose presence momentarily,

I can not feel, I do not see.

Reviews

[KeeD]

How cool is this, you made us humans feel like we're the ones from another dimension which is so true. I honestly can't even tell you how many times I've felt like a stranger in this world, what if we truly are the apparitions and like Jhins or Ghosts or whatever names people have for the souls that walk freely the earth are the ones that truly belong. I love how your imagination drives this poem to a point where you make us feel clairvoyant with you, bringing the ghosts you mention to life with your imagery. Once again your poem is able to put out a really nice message. Loved it!

[Chris Shaw]

Hot day, imagination going crazy. Thank you

[Jimmy Yetts]

An amazing peek into the still-animated past.
Eerie, melancholy and haunting.
Outstanding, Chris!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Jimmy for your very kind review. Amazing where the imagination can go on a hot summer's day.

Chris

[Mrudula Rani]

The spiritual souls of the long gone, still linger on to fill the void.... the empty spaces .And for the searching mind to find them. Chris, Your poems are very poignant and paint such a meaningful images. I find your poems absolutely wonderful.

[Chris Shaw]

You are so kind with your comments. I truly appreciate your words.

Chris

[Mrudula Rani]

It is such a pleasure getting to know your wonderful mind!

[Chris Shaw]

There are many wonderful people on this site. I consider myself fortunate to have found it and a blessing to get such kind reviews from fellow poets.

[Mrudula Rani]

I agree 100/100 with you. There are some brilliant writers here and they also have wonderful nature!