Burning A Torch

forever alight

a flame in a far corner

exudes a warm glow

Reviews

[Laz K.]

Sometimes a few words can say a lot - like in this poem. The "flame" can be a million different things for anyone who reads this. It's whatever one strives for, whatever pulls us, moves us, motivates us, like a dream, a fantasy, or a goal. It might be one of the manageable goals, or the ultimate, the unknowable, the unreachable divine flame. Well, this is what your poem made me think of. :)

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Laz. I really appreciate your visit and your thoughts on this senryu. All good wishes.
read moreThank you Laz. I really appreciate your visit and your thoughts on this senryu. All good wishes.

Chris

[Richard🖌]

Well, Lady Chris,

There's not a scintilla of doubt you've picked the perfect title for this sizzling little Senryu.
The softly vivid ambiance your words paint onto the willing canvas my imagination sings in poetic voice of humility, perseverance, dedication, steadfastness, enduring faith, and hope ⁓ an invitation to come witness, to comfort in the soft, gentle radiance, a drawing into your moment with you, stirred sensations that stimulate peace and/or calm.

I can almost hear your giggling at my fumbling interpretations. : )
Despite that, I love it, Chris, as I have so many of your pieces … thank you for You! ⁓ Richard 🍃

[Chris Shaw]

Another one that can be read on so many levels it appears Richard. I am smiling and thank you so much for writing such an extensive review on such a small 17 syllable effort. I am truly humbled. Many thank yous :)

Chris

[Richard🖌]

Sometime, Chris,
Size does matter, even if it's small, because with knowing hands, it can be made mighty 'n powerful.

[Chris Shaw]

Smiling.................

[Jimmy Yetts]

Reminds me of that Eternal Flame burning over the grave of John F. Kennedy.
Could, of course, solicit a number of impressions--both literal and metaphorical.
Intense, abiding love also comes to mind.
Stunning senryu, Chris.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you for that stunning review. Much appreciated Jimmy.

Chris

[jacob erin-cilberto]

and sometimes it is just a matter of getting to that corner.

what a comforting thought here.
j.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Jacob. Pleased you liked this one.

Chris

[Patricia Wedel]

Artists sing of an “old flame”... or
many of us like to keep a candle burning for
the children suffering in this world.. As a child we would sing, “Brighten the corner where you are... someone far from Harbour, you may guide across the shore...”. A lovely poem for hope to those in trouble. tenderly, Pat

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Pat what lovely thoughts you share here on my page. Yes, we keep a candle burning for those we love and especially children in need. Many thank yous. Fondest to you.

Chris

[Cherrie Palmer]

I like it, we all need that warming glow to light our way.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much Cherrie. Love your new avatar and sophisticated shades. Take care.

Chris

[Einstein Noodle]

mmmmmmmmmmmm .. very fine Chris! we spend too much time trying to drive the darkness out .. when all it takes is to turn the light on ;) taking your haiku with me this morning..

[Chris Shaw]

Hello Mr E. Sending you all good wishes from across the waters on the first day of October in lovely sunshine here. Light and glorious. Thank you for calling on my little senryu. So pleased it meets with your approval. Hope all is good with you. No clover yet :)

Chris

[Einstein Noodle]

i called it a haiku but it seems to me a mix .. flames are after all a part of nature .. and no human is mentioned .. but strongly inferred .. i almost called it a haiku/senryu .. of course it doesn't really matter .. it can be a challenge to get the two straight ..hugs on ya Christine!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you and hugs reciprocated and what is a haiku/senryu between friends. Let the words do the talking :) Never an expert me, just winging it :)

[Einstein Noodle]

aren't we all :).........................

[Chris Shaw]

Yes indeed :)..............

[John Alexander McFadyen]

You are hot today Chris, on fire one might suggest! Now this crispy senryu to me says love for someone far off is not dulled by distance and still burns.

[Chris Shaw]

Freezing cold today John. Just brought in the wet washing between netflix films. Pleased though that you can feel some heat :)

Chris