Love's Legacy

How fleeting is the comet's flare

which trails ablaze through dark night sky?

How swiftly moves our time on earth

before we part with sad goodbyes?

And in-between, what does it mean?

It all concerns the seeds we sow.

For love and love alone ensures

the worth of all we choose to grow.

Reviews

[DIVYA]

The really wise understand how to live on this earth. If life could be described in just a word, it would be fleeting and the need of every human is nothing but love. The message in the poem is profound and urgent and is so well enhanced by the great rhyming.

[Christine Anne Shaw]

Many thanks DIVYA and I agree with you. Our time here is fleeting, might as well make it as pleasant as possible.

Chris

[DIVYA]

I so agree with you, dear friend.
You’re most welcome.

[Chaméni-psychí(lost soul)]

This was beautiful and my favorite of a few poems I have read that you posted. It really spoke to me and it's one I will remember.

[Christine Anne Shaw]

That is really kind of you to say so and I thank you for your visit.

Chris

[Neville]

shooting stars come and go, but a comet, is something else entirely.. a delightfully illuminating little gem.

Neville

[Christine Anne Shaw]

A comet is rare indeed Neville. If you get to chase the comet's tail, you can consider yourself fortunate. Shooting stars are pretty spectacular too. I thank you as always for your visit. Your reviews most appreciated.

Chris

[Samantha M]

This is a beautiful poem but the creep in the comments freaked me out a little that profile pic tho but again amazing poem GO POETRY!!!!

[Christine Anne Shaw]

Pleased you enjoyed my poem Samantha M. Thanks for visiting.

Chris

[Patricia]

I really love this piece, asking the questions and finding them in the heart not the head. If only everyone felt a poets pen...it makes a difference.

[Christine Anne Shaw]

Thank you for your review. I appreciate your visit Patricia.

Chris

[Robert Trakofler]

I was kinda hoping for a slow burn myself... alas my family doesn't live long and I put some hard miles on so I guess i better get to shining! I say it again you are the rhyming queen Chris :) love love love its all we need the rest is just distraction!

[Christine Anne Shaw]

Dear Bunny. Thank you for your thoughts. I'll get that comet to slow down:) I always appreciate your visits.

Chris

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Sadly, sometimes I feel even love isn't enough... but you're right, time does move swiftly and all that matters is how we lived in the end.
Nice flow here :)

[Christine Anne Shaw]

Love may not be enough, but it's better than the rest. Thanks Dr Y for calling on this little piece of brevity.

Chris

[Crowley]

Its a great starting line about the comet, it may be fleeting but its sudden and bursting nature never fails to first take us off guard and then sow wonder at the enormity of it all. But alas we forget that which enthralls us quickly, and remember only those things that seem to affect us now. It would be good to remember.

[Christine Anne Shaw]

Hello Crowley. Many thanks for your visit and your thoughts about this little bit of brevity. Hope all is good in your world.

Chris

[jacob erin-cilberto]

we may not have that much time on earth, when put in perspective, but if we love while we are here, we will make the most of that comet that is our life.

j.

[Christine Anne Shaw]

Can't disagree with your thoughts Jacob. Thanks for checking this one out.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

A very sage, sweet yet profound piece bringing the universe and mankind and our purpose on earth together in a very well constructed rhyming verse.

[Christine Anne Shaw]

Sorry John, I apologise for not thanking you earlier for your response. My thoughts must have been interrupted. I very much appreciate your comments.

Chris

[John Alexander McFadyen]

No problem, I get thoughts interupted all the time lol!

[Christine Anne Shaw]

Yes, mine must have meant the washing up needed doing :)

[John Alexander McFadyen]

A woman's work Chris!

[Christine Anne Shaw]

I'm not taking the bait!!!

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Spoil sport! Chicken!