Where the Loddon Lily Grows

I have laid him to rest

where the Loddon lily grows,

I have laid him to rest 

where the winter winds will blow

I have laid him to rest

where no one else shall know

And though my heart is aching

my soul is torn and breaking,

I have laid him to rest,

I have laid him to rest.

Reviews

[Annette Pisano-Higley]

Your poem is so touching Chris. It is a beautiful elegy, a dirge that sings mournfully. A Loddon lilly must eloquently symbolize life and loss. “I have laid him to rest..where no one else shall know”- a forbidden love or a love too precious to share perhaps? The graceful symmetry, lyrical words, rhyme and repetition enhance the deep emotion evoked in the lines. “I have laid him to rest”-yes, but never to be forgotten. Amazing write.

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Annette, what a beautiful response. Yes, never forgotten. Thank you so much.

Chris

[Onlyme]

A wonderful eulogy, that is mournful, moving and beautiful touching. For someone, you will miss and grieve over for a very long time. As you love them dearly

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Dawn, appreciating your comments.

Chris

[Coyote Poetry]

I could feel the sadness, the acceptance. I had to look-up the Lodden lilly. We must release memory, faces and places. Sometimes, impossible to do. Thank you dear Chris for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Coyote. Yes the acceptance and the release can be very difficult.

Chris

[Coyote Poetry]

I do understand dear Chris and you are welcome my friend.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Coyote. Have a lovely day my friend.

[Fran Marie]

Tis sad ...but oh so beautifully penned in poetic verse with rhyme and rhythm spot on..lovely piece here Chris

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much Fran Marie for your thoughtful response. Hope all is good in your world.
read moreThank you so much Fran Marie for your thoughtful response. Hope all is good in your world.

Chris

[HB Rita]

This poem made me wonder what is going in with my friend so far.... ‘I have laid him to rest, where the london lily grows’ As the flowers most often associated with funerals, lily could be symbolize here for the dead soul that has just departed!
I might be wrong. Very thoughtful poem .... feel better!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you HB Rita. Thank you so much for wishing me better. Most thoughtful of you my friend.

Chris

[kentuck14]

Chris,
To leave behind the memory of a person . . . whether it be friend or enemy . . . to release the emotion that traps us in regret or obsession. Relinquishing may be the hardest part of living, but is most freeing. Good write my Lady.
Tom

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Tom. Relinquishing is very much the hardest part. I very much appreciate you thoughts.read moreMany thanks Tom. Relinquishing is very much the hardest part. I very much appreciate you thoughts.

Chris

[Julie McCarthy (juliesp..]

Beautiful Christine love this, so poignant, sad and true. xx

[Chris Shaw]

Many thank yous dear Julie for your visit. Hope all is well with you.

Chris

[Julie McCarthy (juliespenhere)]

Hi Chris yes I am well hope you are too, just getting used to being type 2 diabetic, I know its not a huge thing but love my cakes and chock !!

[Chris Shaw]

That is painful for you to find out. I also have a sweet tooth and know I would find it very difficult to give up those treats. Take care Julie and all the best.

Chris

[Julie McCarthy (juliespenhere)]

Thanks Chris x

[Mrudula Rani]

When someone's journey on this earth is over, there is nothing more we can do to reverse the situation, but say a forever good by and let them Rest In Peace. The care and love you show... how you laid him to rest in a beautiful place is heart breaking, chris. I hope the memories slowly ease their grip of pain on your heart.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Mrudula for your compassionate words. You show such kindness. All the best to you.

Chris

[Mrudula Rani]

You are most welcome,Chris, tudo de bom para você Querida. ( wishing you all the best).

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Mrudula

[John the Baptist]

The line ''where no one else shall know'' gives me the impression this poem is not about a funeral. I think it must concern someone who was deeply cared for but is no longer in the poet's life. Perhaps the work is about someone the memory of whom brings back feelings of pain, and what we are seeing is the poet's way of saying it has now been laid to rest in the past. Sometimes such efforts are necessary.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks for your insights John. All good wishes.

Chris

[john l smith]

I am not sure what the reference is but this is a sad reminder of the four-legged loves we have lost over time, all badly missed

[Chris Shaw]

Hello Dave, yes all loss is difficult to deal with. Thanks for review g and have a good day.

Chris

[jacob erin-cilberto]

this made my eyes start to water...i should pour some on the Lilly...
so sad and beautiful as tribute...and effective use of repetition with the last line.
j.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks for your lovely review Jacob. Yes the weather has been dry recently and plants need watering.

Chris

Chris