Connections

muse is singing again, bringing me lyrics

some have found their silver

though others search for gold

some are hooked on passion

afraid they'll end up cold

.

and some are never satisfied

with a fear of growing old

yet most are quite content it seems

to find an anchor's solid hold

.

in the safety of a harbour

now surely that is priceless

those arms that long to hold you

far better than lost treasure

more valuable than gold

Reviews

[divya]

This poem is so beautifully relevant in today's times when most have become so material. Asides from chasing accomplishments, we envy others for the stuff they have and forget to count our loved ones as our biggest blessings. Your words always bring us to great realizations, dear Chris. Thanks for sharing such positivity today.

[Chris Shaw]

Dear DIVYA, an older poem out for an airing. I so appreciate you sharing your thoughts. We sadly do live in a materialistic world while many have nothing. Relationships with those we love, all important. Have a good day

Chris

[D. Mansfield]

Our friends and loved ones, mostly taken for granted, until the day we miss them and wish some seeds had been planted. The anchor that holds us close to those that are dear. Love your poem,

[Chris Shaw]

Really appreciate your kind thoughts DM. Thank you so much.

Chris

[Louisa Chan]

The embrace of a lost loved one transends all that we can physically hold.
Thanks Chris for this romantic poem.
I hope all's well with you, and Merry Christmas!
Louisa

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Louisa for your thoughts and visit. Merry Christmas too, to you and your loved ones.
read moreThank you Louisa for your thoughts and visit. Merry Christmas too, to you and your loved ones.

Chris

[JD Major]

Yes, the older we get the less it's about silver and gold.
I don't relish the getting older part, so I'm trying my best to relish the real parts,
and getting hungry with all this talk about relish,
I really enjoyed this one, Chris :)

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you JD. Pleased you enjoyed this older write of mine . All good wishes .

Chris

[Soren]

A nice bit of symbolism here. Yes some are not satisfied with their silver looking for the fabled cities of gold. Many relationships end because of this. Yes a safe harbor is above all value. When this type of relationship is found hold on with all your might. Nicely done.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Soren. I appreciate your visit and your thoughts. All good wishes.

Chris

[Davidgeo]

This is terrific,

but,

I really would like to see you try to free form. Always remember, free verse doesn't mean "on the spot". It's like wrestling... we're all good at the same thing, the difference is like a whisper....that eventually becomes a shout.

But I, have been drinking since lunch time today so...

.... i still want you to try to do a long form poem based all on free form.... I think it'd be spectacular

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you stranger. This is an old poem and I often now branch out into free verse. See you are celebrating Christmas early. Sending you all good wishes.

Chris

[Neville]

I am honoured to be number 50 our Chris .. and most deserving are these words if not more than :)

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you my friend for gracing this page with your presence. You are truly appreciated.
read moreThank you my friend for gracing this page with your presence. You are truly appreciated.

Chris

[willweb]

They certainly are...worth twice their weight in gold, as they say. To have someone by your side, through the good and the bad is priceless, though anymore it seems that is a thing of the past. I am just glad I am a thing of the past as well. : ) Thank you for bringing these older pieces to the forefront so that we who missed them the first time out can read them now.

[Chris Shaw]

So delighted will that you are enjoying some of my older writes. Thank you for stopping by and for your encouraging support.

Chris

[KATHY SUE SILLS]

This was beautifully written! Love the message in this excellent rhyming poem!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Kathy for leaving a lovely review.

Chris

[KATHY SUE SILLS]

My pleasure!

[Mauricio Montoya]

Great write,, go flow and good memories, thank you for sharing

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Mauricio. I appreciate you stopping by.

Chris

[KAREN]

Yes indeed, we need to keep the ones that hold us tight close, they won't be around forever. Nicely written!

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Karen. Pleased you enjoyed the read and I am happy you stopped by.

Chris

[KAREN]

It was my pleasure!