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

[barleygirl]

I'm the kind of person who can easily blot out everything ugly going on in the world. But my one nagging thought has been of the covid death toll, day after day. It's a deadly world war grinding on for years & hardly anyone acknowledges this steady attrition is REAL PEOPLE LOSING REAL PEOPLE! That's why I'm very pleased to see you honor the dead with such a heartfelt spray of sensory appreciation (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Chris Shaw]

The sheer numbers are overwhelming. So many people who have lost friends and family. I feel the enormity of it as you do Margie. Thanks for reading and leaving a lovely comment.

Chris

[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

[Chris 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.

[Chris 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.

[Chris Shaw]

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

Chris

[John the Baptist]

Reminded me somewhat of "In Flanders Fields." Though the vaccines now give hope the beast will soon be forced back into his den, there is no way to forget the legions of the fallen. My father lived through the plague of 1918, and I hope to bid this one goodbye while still standing. Sadly, though, there are many who can't say that. And before the thing is done, there will be many more.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you John. There has been huge loss over the past year. Let's hope the vaccines can get this one tamed soon. All the best.

Chris

[Annette Pisano-Higley]

“yesterday's sorrows
a sad parting of ways
feel each one fall”
...Like those silent teardrops, those petals still fall in mourning. Dear Chris, your amazing poem truly reflects the sadness of this pandemic, the human price it is still demanding. It continues to be a tidal wave that drowns more of us every day and pulls the rest of us into a turbulent sea of fear. It forces us to face our fragile mortality. The sound of grief that emanates from your painful words comes from us all. Praying, always praying...

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you dear Annette. So much suffering and loss. Many still living in fear. Let's hope the vaccines start to make a difference soon. Take care.

Chris

[Ankita Dwivedi]

Times are worsening again here in India , the mayhem of last year , gives me a shudder in my bone .. Every departure hurts the same ! a heart breaking piece , raw honest and striking . keep safe :)

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you dear poet. The whole world has suffered. So many losses and there is a long way to go yet. My way of paying respects to the lost souls of a viscous pandemic and the millions left grieving.

Chris

[Arthur Henn]

This is heart warming. I lost a brother in-law. Two weeks time. Just as he started getting better. The night before the hospital was going to release him. He took a turn for the worst. That was midnight and we lost him 11:00am the next day.

[Chris Shaw]

So sorry for your loss Arthur. I also lost a brother in law in the same circumstances, a couple of months ago. My sis had been advised to plan for his coming home when he tested positive for covid in hospital. The last year has been a painful time throughout the world for so many. I appreciate your visit.

Chris

[Vertigo Cat1111]

A very important message to put out there. Even when this pandemic is over, that's not gonna bring back everyone who's been lost. A very beautiful, but sad poem, yet I'm glad you wrote it. Anytime we acknowledge what's been lost, I think a little bit of peace goes out into the world.

[Chris Shaw]

My way of acknowledging the terrible loss and sadness of the last year Colacat. So many peoplecwirkdcwusecwhonhave lost loved ones. Thank you so much for your kind thoughts.

Chris

[jacob erin-cilberto]

So sad to think of all those whom we have lost because of this pandemic....there isn't enough pink confetti to go around...

thank God, the green is soft.

j.

[Chris Shaw]

My way of acknowledging the immense grief and sadness this awful virus has caused. So much loss J. Thank you so much for checking this one out.

Chris

[Poetic Beauty]

Many are lost in silent thoughts that are mournful and sad. The keep the sadness to them selves

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you PB for checking this one out. So much loss and so much sadness.

Chris