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**

[Chris 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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[Dave Brown]

The living dying thing can be very difficult

[Chris 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

[Chris 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!

[Chris 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

[Ace Jaxon]

A beautiful piece showing the pull grief can have on us, even for someone we don't know. Loved the work, hope to read more like this. :)

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much for your encouraging review. All good wishes.

Chris

[Samuel Dickens]

You must feel much as I do, and believe that those who are gone should not also be forgotten. This fine poem is a powerful and emotional statement to that fact. Now, if more in this world could have such empathy as you, it would be a better place.

[Chris Shaw]

I do feel we should remember those who have passed on. One day that will be us. Thank you Sam for your encouraging and kind review. You are appreciated.

Chris

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Christine... a very touching poem...
the Angels know your loving heart...
truly, Pat

[Chris Shaw]

Pat, you really are the kindest of souls. Thank you so much for reviewing Someone Else's Winter. All good wishes.

Chris

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Christine... My Mother is resting in Oddfellows Cemetery in Delaware.. where lies also her Mom and Dad, sisters and brothers and other family members. Their Stones are under shade trees and your poem touches on the other much older graves etched with names and words that linger. My Mothers Stone is a large Rose Quartz Heart etched in black the words..
"Close to my heart I hold each precious thing the sweet day yields... until God gives us Spring".
Perhaps other passerby's will linger and place a single rose. with loving thoughts dear Chris for an endearing poem. Pat

[Chris Shaw]

Lovely to hear where your family rest Pat. So pleased you enjoyed my poem.

Chris

[Jimmy Yetts]

Suppressed grief, perhaps, at humanity's starkly desperate condition; an emotional recognition
of the blindness of our journey--the seeming finality of death.
Too many individuals quickly forgotten; indeed, if they were ever very much remembered.
Took a great soul to discern these things, and more.
Took a gifted artist to portray them, so movingly.

[Chris Shaw]

Fabulous response Jimmy. Great insight. I very much appreciate your support and encouragement. All good wishes.

Chris

[Jasnil Chand]

This is a beautiful piece of writing

[Chris Shaw]

Many thank yous for your visit and lovely review Jasni.

Chris

[augustus]

I try and stay away from graves as I'm sure they will be my resting place when I'm dead and gone. Your poem strikes at the heart of sadness!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you augustus. I have to admit that I tend to stay away from graveyards too because I find them quite overwhelming when I visit. On this occasion I was with my granddaughter who was paying respects to her other grandma. Always appreciate your visits.

Chris