Solemnity

(remembering all who have lost their lives through covid)

confetti petals

in shades of pale pink

settle on soft green

yesterday's sorrows

a sad parting of ways

feel each one fall

as they cascade

in a fountain of sorrow

souls departed

broken hearted

are many who grieve

silent thoughts in loss

Reviews

[Dave]

So light, so pretty, they seem so small. Each one added to the mass and the numbers grow and grow. Those small petals grow in size and seem to be overwhelming. The weight alone enough to keep you down. Hopefully, it will soon be over.
Take care - all is well, so far, here. Dave

[Christine Anne Shaw]

Hoping things will improve with the vaccine. So many people lost, so much grief. Thank you Dave abd take care.

Chris

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Chris... to share someone's life is a Gift.
The essence remains like a Rainbow after the Rain.
Still waters run deep... but others are like a waterfall
flowing down and about. We each have a purpose in the beauty of Nature.
Be at Peace. gently, Pat

[Christine Anne Shaw]

How lovely are your thoughts Pat. Thank you so much for leaving your delicate footstep on my page. Always a delight for me to receive your visits.

Chris

[Patricia]

This is lovely and sad. So many to pray for and so many more to come. This is a thoughtful tribute

[Christine Anne Shaw]

Thank you so much Patricia for checking this one out and leaving your thoughts. Always welcome. Keep safe and well.

Chris

[Fran Marie]

a poignant piece
of poetry recognizing
this tragic virus which
befell mankind

and it lingers on
wth its path of
destruction;

nice work Chris

[Christine Anne Shaw]

Thank you Fran Marie, such a toll the virus has taken. I appreciate you.

Chris

[Fran Marie]

you re so welcome

[Neville]

..... Not wishing to state the obvious, but these fine words are decidedly that .. 'fine and fitting' to be precise ......... N

[Christine Anne Shaw]

How kind you are Neville. Thank you for checking this one out. No doubt there will be many more lost.

Chris

[Neville]

......................... true enuf .. every word :)

[The Ink Chapters]

Heart wrenching, but very beautiful

[Christine Anne Shaw]

Thank you for your kindness my friend.

Chris

[lightsong]

This rings in my heart like a most touching sad song, your first verse breathtakingly gentle and hauntingly beautiful... Bless your beautiful heart ✨💖✨

[Christine Anne Shaw]

Another big thank you lightsong for checking this one out. Your kindness always appreciated.

Chris

[Betty Hermelee]

a poignant statement and lovely soft, imagery and and chosen words to show us the grief, sadness we all feel for those lost to Covid. But it's the way you structure you words that makes it so real and empathetic.
Confetti petals fall as the sick are dying, "in a fountain of sorrow",soft and profound.
Take good care,
Betty

[Christine Anne Shaw]

Thank you dear Betty. So much sadness, so many deaths still. We are really living in challenging times. You take care.

Chris

[Betty Hermelee]

I will and you too; our vaccination program here is still slow and that’s not that we don have the vaccine, but so many people refuse it!
Take care

[Coyote Poetry]

Here in my state Michigan dear Chris. Not doing too good with the coronavirus. We are doing the worst in the USA. The children don't want to obey the rules.
"yesterday's sorrows
a sad parting of ways
feel each one fall"
The past 15 months been a rollercoaster of sadness. Hello from Michigan and thank you for sharing the amazing words and your thoughts.
Coyote

[Christine Anne Shaw]

Dear Coyote, so sorry that there is much suffering in Michigan. Young people don:t think it is going to hurt them. They forget it will hurt their older relatives. Let's hope the vaccines will make a difference. I am about to have my second. All good wishes and take great care poet. Many thanks for checking in.

Chris

[Coyote Poetry]

I agree dear Chris. I work as a over night Pharmacy. I wear my mask and keep my distance. You are welcome.

[Christine Anne Shaw]

We can't be careful enough. I wear a mask too and use hand gel all the time when I am out. Keep safe.

[Sherri Moshman Paganos]

Lovely poem. Calm soft images building up to a feeling of deep sadness.

[Christine Anne Shaw]

Thank you Sherri. Pleased to meet you on my page. All good wishes.

Chris