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

[Diamond]

History most definitely has a real version and forged version. Enjoyed the nature's tinge across the writing. Beautifully done with brevity in lines.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Diamond, I appreciate your thoughts.

Chris

[Beccy]

Against the backdrop of the eternal circle of life, the fragility of our own brief moment, (each of us no more immortal than the little leaf,) is so elegantly scripted here Chris.

As it always has done, and even should the course of history be forever changed, the sun will continue to shine.

Prayers for you and yours to stay safe and well.

Beccy.

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Beccy, thank you for your lovely review. Yes the sun shines through all the grief. Keep you and your boy safe in these troubled times.

Chris

[Pennywriter]

A powerful poem. Even the meek can make a difference. Inspiring poetry.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Pennywriter for your visit and your response. Most appreciated.

Chris

[Crosby Idasa]

Wow, this is really nice. I enjoyed every line

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Crosby. Keep safe and well.

Chris

[Crosby Idasa]

Yes, always wash your hand with sanitiser

[Maxwell Ryder]

Lovely, Christine. Truly lovely. Enjoyed. Tc

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks, Maxwell. All good wishes.

Chris

[Lydia Shutter]

We are all fragile creatures and I think that has been highlighted over the past week or so. No one knows what tomorrow brings....we are all people of "one day"....and we know not when that day will be. The imagery in this poem is stunning, Chris. Lydi**

[Chris Shaw]

Thanks Lydi**. Yes fragile creatures we are in the face of nature. Take care.

Chris

[emmajoy]

You really know how to use words, Chris. Have read quite a few superbly laid posts on the present nightmare, but here, there's light focussed so gently 'pon the most vunerable of life, Mankind, It truly has hit home for me. The last leaf has always symbolised the end of.. Perhaps someone could now write of that first seed, the re-emergence of birdsong... similar. Wishing warmth and true safety for you all.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Em for your encouraging review. Most appreciated. Keep safe and well.

Chris

[emmajoy]

You're welcome.

[emmajoy]

The meaning of words, the comfort or distress of them, can and does alter, even a breath, doesn't it

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

A piece that gathers the reader to it's bosom and tells the truth, we are lost until we decide not to be, well done, good read.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Thomas for leaving a review. All good wishes.

Chris

[Robert Trakofler]

some of those delicate leaves have hit home this week dear Chris we are all hanging on these days waiting for the unknown in fast forward as the harsh breezes come blowing:(

[Chris Shaw]

How very true Bunny. I think all us leaves must be feeling a little fragile with the news of the past week. Take care and all good wishes.

Chris

[Jimmy Yetts]

Apparently, trees haunt you.
Utterly lovely, Chris, and--as always--far more than meets the eye.
"...in waters of history": an apt, powerful closing.
Impressive work, gifted poetess!

[Chris Shaw]

Thanks Jimmy for your review. Much appreciated.

Chris