Love's Legacy

Love's Legacy

A Poem by Chris Shaw

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.

© 2019 Chris Shaw


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The theme of your poem is a "hobby horse" of mine. It's not only the fantasy of poets that love is the greatest force there is, but an actual reality.
The comet, its trail, and the seeds are all great metaphors. The tone of the poem is also one of its strengths - in my opinion. The quiet recognition of the brevity of life, and its acceptance are no small feats. However, we won't really disappear without a trace if we plant and grow with love.

Posted 3 Years Ago


2 of 2 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

3 Years Ago

Many thanks Laz for stopping by. Appreciating your thoughts.

Chris



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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.

Posted 4 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

4 Years Ago

Hello Crowley. Many thanks for your visit and your thoughts about this little bit of brevity. Hope a.. read more
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.

Posted 4 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

DIVYA

4 Years Ago

I so agree with you, dear friend.
You’re most welcome.
Chaméni-psychí(lost soul)

4 Years Ago

This was beautiful and my favorite of a few poems I have read that you posted. It really spoke to me.. read more
Chris Shaw

4 Years Ago

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

Chris
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.

Posted 4 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

4 Years Ago

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

Posted 4 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

John Alexander McFadyen

4 Years Ago

A woman's work Chris!
Chris Shaw

4 Years Ago

I'm not taking the bait!!!
John Alexander McFadyen

4 Years Ago

Spoil sport! Chicken!

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Chris Shaw
Chris Shaw

Berkshire, United Kingdom



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