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

[Annette Pisano-Higley]

Dear Chris, your wistful and beautiful poem evoked so many feelings in me. What a hole in our hearts and lives death leaves. And so much death all around sadly. Your deft, gentle lines say not too much, but just enough to paint that picture and inspire those musings. The love that we have for our loved ones survives both death and time. It's what we keep. "this morning as i sipped on tea
i swear i saw you wave at me"...I have seen those waves too my friend.

[Chris Shaw]

Pleased you can relate to this poem of loss Annette. If we still see them, then we are the fortunate ones. Makes them seem not so far away. Tha k you so much fir checking this one out.

Chris

[Chris Shaw]

Pleased you can relate to this poem of loss Annette. If we still see them, then we are the fortunate ones. Makes them seem not so far away. Tha k you so much fir checking this one out.

Chris

[Lorry]

Well, I'm sure it's just a kowinkidink, but I am currently reading the sense of being stared at, by Rupert Sheldrake!
I'd write more, but keep being distracted and looking behind me, just to be sure 😉
Beautiful words Chris, remembering those who are still with us in our hearts.

[Chris Shaw]

I take it that Rupert Sheldrake was someone special Lorry. She was to me. Thank you for checking this one out.

Chris

[Gee]

Some folk make our lives richer just by being there. I have perhaps 10 folk like this, luckily all fit and well.
A loverrly piece Christine

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Gee. Pleased you liked this piece. All good wishes.

Chris

[Broken.]

Wow this is really beautiful and tragic. Loss plays tricks on the mind. Those we truly love and connect to are hard to let go. But always with us in our memories. Thank you for sharing!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Broken. There are acquaintances and friends. I haven't lost a true friend yet. Death can take them away but can't steal the memories. All good wishes.

Chris

[barleygirl]

This is everything I never remember to say when trying for sentimental words. I have the utmost awe for people like you (& other poet-friends) having the magic to say something so brief, so simple, but capturing the reason why another person means/meant so much to you. To the recipient of such sentiments, its a feeling of being treasured that can't be described (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you for that lovely review Margie. Most appreciated.

Chris

[jacob erin-cilberto]

I am sure that friend did wave at you from beyond.
I think they are always with us...My friend Paula still plays her guitar in my mind.
beautiful piece, Chris.

Shocked this has no reviews yet...How can anyone read this and not be moved to respond.
j.

[Chris Shaw]

I was looking across the road at what used to be her bedroom window. She peeped out from behind the curtains just like she always did. Thank you for your lovely review Jacob. Yes, it is slow on WC, probably because everyone has been shut out. Hopefully we will find a bit more life in the place soon.

Chris