Someone Else's Winter

Why I had a sudden urge
to place a single rose
upon an unkempt grave
of a soul I didn't know,
came as a surprise
even to me.

So strong that tug on
heart strings as I passed by,
I had to stifle a cry
before moving on.

Though not before I left
behind, a part of me
in the shade of a grieving tree
and before I choked
on my own sadness.

Reviews

[Lydia Shutter]

The depth of emotion in this write is stunning! I have to say that when I visit the graves of loved ones, I often stop at a random stone....one that looks unvisited.....and wonder what sort of life that person had. Who did they leave behind and why is no one ever here to remember? You are such a compassionate soul, Chris. A beauty of a write. Lydi**

[Christine Anne Shaw]

Dear Lydi**, your review is lovely. You do what I do. Ponder on the dead as we pass through. Trying to fathom what their lives may have been like and remembering that in time we all pass. In the overall picture of things we are like dust motes in an ocean sky. All good wishes.

Chris

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[Fran Marie]

a n apt title
for this lovely
poem that captures
the heartfelt emotion
felt for unknown graves
I too often wonder what
stories they have to
tell ..

beautifully penned

[Christine Anne Shaw]

Thank you Fran Marie. I appreciate your thoughts.

Chris

[Patricia]

very well done and something I can totally relate to, I love those kind of moments and such a great job capturing it in words.

[Christine Anne Shaw]

Thank you dear Patricia for your valued thoughts.

Chris

[Dhara_Ditzy Kat]

Someone else's winter became like your own, my dear compassionate friend. What a unique, original and beautiful title this is! How amazing the emotions felt. Loved.

[Christine Anne Shaw]

Ditzy you are such a great Kat. Tha k you for cling in. Treats for you.......... Chris

[Dhara_Ditzy Kat]

Thank you dear Chris. Your treats keep me going happy always!

[Sabrina M]

A visit to the graveyard doesn't happen often for us except in circumstances unthinkable. Yet once long ago, on one such visit, I remember feeling sad and thinking about all who were buried and I contemplated on the life of each and every grave I came across so I feel your compassion and depression very clearly here and add to it your way of writing down your feelings is very moving. Anyone who reads this will stop,ponder over this poetry and go forth richer of feeling. Thank you.

[Christine Anne Shaw]

Dear Sabrina, your review is so encouraging to this poet and your visit and words so very welcome. Thank you.

Chris

[Sabrina M]

I have marked more of your poetry to read as I find you share a lot of useful information beautifully. It will help me to develop my own writing. Thank you for welcoming me here.

[Christine Anne Shaw]

It is a pleasure. Thank you so much for taking time to read me. I will be sure to visit you. Hope you will be happy on this poetry site.

[Sabrina M]

I am just starting out and I find everyone nice and welcoming here and the poetry is of very high standards. So I think I will gain a lot from here. Nice to meet. Thank you.

[Christine Anne Shaw]

Good to meet you too :)

[andrew mitchell]

A lovely write Chris whether fiction or not, just resonates beauty and compassion.

[Christine Anne Shaw]

Thank you Andrew. This one happened. Sometimes spontaneity just takes over for no rhyme nor reason. Hope all is well with you.

Chris

[Fairy Khan]

This title of your poem inspired me to write a little something. I hope you leave your comments on that.

[Christine Anne Shaw]

Dear Fairy I will be sure to look. Honoured that my pen can inspire you to write. Thank you.

Chris

[Ana Papaya]

An act of kindness from your beautiful heart.

[Christine Anne Shaw]

What a lovely thing to say Ana. Thank you.

Chris

[Dave Brown]

The living dying thing can be very difficult

[Christine Anne Shaw]

It can be that way Dave. Thank you for checking this oldie out.

Chris

[h d e rushin]

I like to think that each flower grown in todays world of death is a flower earmarked for the grave of someone lost. In fact, a flower is our only instance where the soul tries to make that human connection. Beautiful poetry and thanks for sharing it with us....dana

[Christine Anne Shaw]

Dear Dana, thank you for giving this older poem an airing. It is much appreciated, as is your visit and beautiful thoughts. Stay safe.

Chris

[Kelly Scheppers]

The enormity of each word made me swallow hard, and I found your title to be just as beautiful. Good to know I'm not the only one who feels this way!

[Christine Anne Shaw]

Thank you Kelly. Yes, I truly believe you think this way too. Very much appreciate your visit and send you greetings from across the pond.

Chris