Where Shadows Dance

Where Shadows Dance

A Poem by Chris Shaw
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In appreciation of Robbie, my grandson

"
pay no heed to the miseries
in this woeful world if you wish
your happiness to fly as high
as a kite in windy weather

for happiness comes in tiny
parcels, little gifts that can make
your heart skip for joy and your
soul leap silently skywards

thank you Robbie for making
my day, for taking away the grey
doldrums that unexpectedly
barge their head around doors

those endless cups of camomile tea
flowers and all the fine scented
candles that ignite to throw fragrant
light in dark corners

how well that kindness shows its
face to me, equally how well polished
is that gleam of gold that streams
permanently through your dna


© 2020 Chris Shaw


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And Robbie.... When you grow up and have kids of your own and tell your gran that she's gonna be a great gran, if you say immediately and without pause that she's always been a great gran, I guarentee you she'll leave everything to yiu in her will 😀
Ps... Always eat your veg and take your hand out of there! 😀

Posted 3 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

3 Years Ago

Ha ha Lorry. There's method there in that advice. You are canny are ya not? Oh by the way, he loves .. read more
Lorry

3 Years Ago

Yeah, here too. Most public transport at a standstill because of flooding and accidents. But on the .. read more
emmajoy

3 Years Ago

Guess we have to get used to erratic everything these days'; maybe not hope for too much but grin l.. read more



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this is really sweet, and not cheesy or unimaginative, it really works, better than I'd have suspected it could.

Posted 3 Years Ago


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Chris Shaw

3 Years Ago

Thank you. Always good to have approval of my poetry. Many thanks for your visit.

Chr.. read more
Chris - this is so beautiful. I know it to be true - there is a special blessing in being a grandparent.
He sounds like a delightful fellow

Take care of yourself - Dave

Posted 3 Years Ago


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Chris Shaw

3 Years Ago

Thank you Dave. So good to see you. I hope all is OK with you and yours in these troubled times. Kee.. read more
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This is for me more like song , song of joy. Some people can light up our life just at the way how they really are. It's always magic when we can met with someone like this. Your poem have again humble ordinary expression filled with love and empathy. Is there something more to say. Just maybe this great poem , again. Have nice weekend with your loved ones .

Posted 3 Years Ago


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Chris Shaw

3 Years Ago

Your review is filled with uplifting warmth Martin. I thank you for that and your weekend wishes. Ho.. read more
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Its true that niceness comes from within the inside like from the genes.Thats why we have swans and crows.

Posted 3 Years Ago


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Chris Shaw

3 Years Ago

Thank you, I appreciate you reading and leaving your thoughts.

Chris
He sounds like a sweetheart of a child that knows how to make your day a little brighter.
Can feel the love in your words.

Posted 3 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

3 Years Ago

Thank you Ana, a grown up child, and a beautiful person, inside and out.

Chris
And Robbie.... When you grow up and have kids of your own and tell your gran that she's gonna be a great gran, if you say immediately and without pause that she's always been a great gran, I guarentee you she'll leave everything to yiu in her will 😀
Ps... Always eat your veg and take your hand out of there! 😀

Posted 3 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

3 Years Ago

Ha ha Lorry. There's method there in that advice. You are canny are ya not? Oh by the way, he loves .. read more
Lorry

3 Years Ago

Yeah, here too. Most public transport at a standstill because of flooding and accidents. But on the .. read more
emmajoy

3 Years Ago

Guess we have to get used to erratic everything these days'; maybe not hope for too much but grin l.. read more
A heartwarming piece to honour your little loved one. May you share years of profound happiness with budding Robbie as your lights shine on each other. Well penned Ms Christine.
Best regards.

Posted 3 Years Ago


0 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

3 Years Ago

Thank you Archishman Rick. He is a young person with insight. He just makes everyone feel a bit bett.. read more
Archishman Rick

3 Years Ago

That's fantastic and assuring to know! All the best. :)
He is such a dream child...
I am sure you return it to him tenfold.
j.

Posted 3 Years Ago


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Chris Shaw

3 Years Ago

You know Jacob, all mine are wonderful, but he has insight and empathy which is unusual in a young p.. read more
Indeed a heartfelt tribute to someone you care for dearly. Nicely paced and full of evocative description and pathos.

Posted 3 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

3 Years Ago

Many thanks John fir checking this one out.

Chris

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Chris Shaw
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Berkshire, United Kingdom



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