And So It Is

sun shines

regardless of 

grief

each one of us

a leaf waving

on a deciduous tree

not quite 

knowing when our

goodbye will arrive

fleeting

like a rain cloud

passing through

fragile

as a white winged

butterfly

though some

wield a sledge hammer

strike a mighty blow

can change

a river's flow

in waters of history

Reviews

[Neville]

maybe it's just as well we don't know when that moment will arrive .. at least most of us don't .. here though, you have not only reminded us of our own mortality, indeed of all things both animate and inanimate, but you have most importantly captured the very essence of life's fragility .. the fleeting and transitory nature of it ............ having got that off my chest, I must also say it's an honour to be #75 on your impressive list of reviewers .. an amazing achievement and most worthy .. Neville

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you for that lovely review Neville. Pleased you left your mark on this page. It means a lot.read moreThank you for that lovely review Neville. Pleased you left your mark on this page. It means a lot.

Chris

[D. Mansfield]

Yes, we each have the ability to change the way the river flows,

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much for your review. Pleased you stopped by to share your thoughts.

Chris

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Chris… when you think of the years spent…. and then as you mature… you realize that our body is wearing out and we cannot live forever. There may be a Guardian of the Angels who will Recruit us to guide those who we know as family. It is all so mysterious. So many times… I feel that I have a Guardian Angel… maybe a few. A lovely poem to embrace. tenderly, Pat

[Chris Shaw]

I sincerely hope we all have a guardian angel dear Pat, especially as the years flash by. Hope your Thanksgiving day was happy and peaceful. Sending love across the pond.

Chris

[JE Falcon]

Comparing one to the other, and weaving words to make it so. Well Done.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Falcon. I appreciate your thoughts.

Chris

[willweb]

We are each day we awaken to see the sunshine, the cloudy days and the sledgehammers. It is up to us to use these days the best we can because there are no guarantees of what we might see the next day. Really thought creating Chris.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you will for checking in and kindly leaving your thoughts. All good wishes.

Chris

[red93]

Beautiful Words beautifully expressed Chris as ever - wistful and appropriately Autumnal. 'Who shall know the hour of his going out or coming in ?' Excellent ✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much Tony. Pleased you stopped by.

Chris

[DIVYA]

not quite
knowing when our
goodbye will arrive

Deciduous trees shed their leaves so fast, come fall and winter. You captured the essence of our existence so simply yet so masterfully. We are like those leaves, indeed, never knowing when our time will come to be let go, blown away forever. I felt sadness, awe, resignation and faith all at once, reading this amazing poem.

[Chris Shaw]

Dear DIVYA, I am humbled by your awesome review. So pleased you consider this write favourably. Big thank yous :)

Chris

[DIVYA]

You are always very welcome, dear Chris! :)

[Soren]

Chris this is a wonderful poem with a touching thought. Well said.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Soren. Pleased you like this write. An older one out for an airing.

Chris

[W. Barrett Munn]

There's something terribly British going on, here:

Life’s but a walking shadow, a poor player
That struts and frets his hour upon the stage,
And then is heard no more

I like yours, too.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you. Proud to be a Brit I might add. I like what you have done too with your response.

Chris

[Lisasview]

Good morning Chris,
Yes, we do not know when our time come end.
Hopefully, we live our days in happy ways... with doing things we love..but of course that is not always the case.
Things can change in the blink of the eye..
Making our lives challenging..
Lovely poem to ponder early this morning,
Lisa

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Lisa for your thoughtful review. Hope you have had a lovely day.

Chris

[Lisasview]

You are most welcome dear Chris.
Lisa
Going to bed

[Chris Shaw]

Sleep well dear Lisa.

[Lisasview]

Oh gosh, if I could sleep through the night that would be so wonderful..
Up now, 7am Lisa