Lasting

for friendship is a cherished gift

it lifts, enriches, outlives time

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when death destroyed your beating heart

it cast a shadow over mine

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this morning as i sipped on tea

i swear i saw you wave at me

Reviews

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So touching piece this one, I just loved it. Friendship is a precious gift to treasure and cherish. Once a bond is created it remains with us forever. And no word can describe the void that lingers in our hearts when we lose that friend. I am quite touched by this.

[Chris Shaw]

A very special friend Sima who sadly died at 46 leaving behind three young children. She lived opposite us for many years. Your review is very thoughtful. Thank you.

Chris

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So sad to hear this. Though her physical presence is absent but i know the eternal bond between you two will remain alive forever, you are such a lovely person. Love

[Neville]

this is a whole lot more than just a little bit special .. succinct but to the point and otherwise superb :)
Neville

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Neville for such a warm review. I appreciate you bringing this one back to life. I was thinking about her recently. Fifteen years gone now. I still look over the road for her wave.

Chris

[Neville]

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[Chris Shaw]

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[Julie McCarthy (juliesp..]

Poignant moving sentimental poem
Yes I believe it can happen
Beautiful Chris

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Julie. Pleased you stopped by.

Chris

[Mauricio Montoya]

You have touch something different but never forgotten we live by thoughts but never could this be in words you've capture what we want to hide, insite maybe but your words ring.
Thank you for sharing

[Chris Shaw]

Sorry Mauricio for the belated response. Somehow I missed this one. Pleased it spoke to you.

Chris

[Mauricio Montoya]

Sometimes we misinterpreted bi it's still a good write.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts

[Chris Shaw]

All interpretations are valid. The poem belongs to the reader once it is published.

[Mauricio Montoya]

Anything written is the writer but what makes it a joyful reading is that you wrote it
Thank you for sharing your thoughts.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you my friend .

[Miss Sharon]

Such a sad yet beautiful post. I can relate because I lost a lifelong friend last year to lung cancer. She never smoked at all. I still miss and cry for her. Thank you for writing my feelings and those of many others I am sure. ~Sharon

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Sharon, I am sorry for your loss. It is hard losing good friends. This is an old poem. She has been gone 15 years now, she lived opposite my home, but I still miss her to this day. Thank you for sharing and sending you all good wishes fir Christmas from this side of the pond.

Chris

[Fairy Khan]

So beautiful, it must be such a beautiful feeling to at least have experienced such lasting friendships. Not everyone is as lucky, but I am glad you were.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Fairy. She was special and I do consider myself lucky for having known her. Good to see you, sending my best wishes to you.

Chris

[willweb]

I could feel the sadness in this brief but powerful poem tha was written deeply from the heart. Beautiful Chris.

[Chris Shaw]

An old poem will out for a breath of air. She has been gone a long time but is still missed. Thank you for your visit.

Chris

[DIVYA]

Oh this is so vivid, it punched me in the gut! I sensed how time heals our grief but somewhere within, the undercurrent of missing them is so alive and a little breeze or anything in the moment brings them back as if they're there right in front of us. Dear Chris, this poem of few words had a very powerful effect on me!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you DIVYA for your encouragement. You are much appreciated.

Chris

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

Wow, The ending had an emotional punch to it.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Dale. Appreciate you checking in. All good wishes.

Chris

[Tepo]

I am also sure you saw that wave
And she wouldn't be waving if she didn't want you knowing she is ok.
I love when I can feel another's writing
Like this
Only
This takes a certain belief to feel
Quite beautifully written

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Tepo for leaving such a lovely comment. Much appreciated.

Chris

[lightsong]

I can swear with You too dear Chirs, as I believe like You do... just because they left to the other side it doesn't mean that they don't connect with us, they do in their own spiritual ways, some people are aware of that, others are not. I'm sorry for Your loss, still Your poem evokes warm feelings of love and tranquility.

[Chris Shaw]

Dear lightsong, your visit and review so welcome. Thank you.

Chris