Ghost Trains

old songs strike a chord

gift briefly a home long gone

there lingers my soul

Reviews

[Patricia Wedel]

A lovely Haiku for us to read on my Eighty First birthday.
Music for our heart and soul... to be shared with my
Sweetheart and the breeze in the trees. Thank you
for sharing your inspiration.... lighting Candles one at a time... every hour...
would that take about two days ? lol. gently, Pat

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Pat many belated happy returns for your birthday yesterday. I hope you had a super day. I would light a thousand candles for you, you deserve it dear friend.

Chris

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Chris... I am humbled by your blessing.
My daughter Edie and her daughter Maddie traveled to New Jersey for Saturday and Sunday softball Tournaments.
They stayed overnight Sat and Sun night to be rested and relaxed for the Games. Edie had the most gorgeous Biuquet of flowers

[Patricia Wedel]

Edie had the most gorgeous Bouquet of flowers delivered to my door on April 23 at nine am in the morning... white Hydrangea and soft pink Roses with yellow and orange Lillies. Roger and I
drove by the Rappahannock River with many Sighs of Beauty. Thank you for your
kind review. Please note ... there is a typo above ... should be softball Tournaments. Be blessed dear friend. gently, Pat

[Chris Shaw]

How wonderful to have family visit and such a wonderful birthday bouquet. You must have had a marvellous time.

Chris

[Patricia Wedel]

Yes... if I stand up and turn around, 81 becomes 18 ...
memories tucked away... truly, Pat

[Chris Shaw]

Ha, that's the way to do it Pat :)

[JE Falcon]

Ghost train rings a bell with me too, a trolley I see. --- Thanks Chris.

[Chris Shaw]

Pleased you stopped by. An old Haiku, out for an airing. Thank you Falcon.

Chris

[M. J. Smith]

Songs take us places,
homes long since faded to ghosts,
and we go gladly.

Ah, the past... How she haunts us, a child seeking attention. And we love her for it. Beautiful words, Ms. Shaw. Most evocative.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you MJS. That inner child thrives. I was blessed, great parents and four siblings. The music carries me back. I am eager to return.

Chris

[M. J. Smith]

And I am the hobo riding with you! you are so welcome, my friend.

[Chris Shaw]

:)......................

[Lathen Griffiths]

There is so much feeling captured in your lines here, music can evoke such powerful memories.

Kind regards

Lathe

[Chris Shaw]

You are so right Lathe. You can get transported in time so easily when music plays. This evening, I was back in the sixties when flower power was everything :) Thanks for another review.

Chris

[Dylan Macadham]

They say Smells are potent Memory-bringer-backers. I say Smells take second billing to Old Songs.
...Jim Reeves, Patsy Cline, Elvis's ballads, strike my chord, take me home, linger ever sweetly.
Beautiful haiku, Chris! beautifully titled! :))

[Chris Shaw]

Yes, smells do evoke memories.
Mint sauce, roast lamb, freshly baked bread, Californian poppy scent, Wright's coal tar soap, imperial leather soap, so many more. A different time. I like your choice of music too. Elvis is King :) Thanks Dylan for sharing.

Chris

[Dylan Macadham]

Roasts, baked bread ...I'm back with Grandma & Grandpa again :)
Coal tar soap, sounds yummy!haha

[Cherrie Palmer]

Must be a melancholy day for remembering. This was so lovely. I need a ticket for 2.

[Chris Shaw]

We are on the same wavelength :) I have just paid you a visit Cherrie. Same theme:) Thank you so much.

Chris

[Cherrie Palmer]

I know:) it is very exciting when you see you and another friend are on the same page at a given moment.

[MCS]

This is brilliant, thank you for sharing :)

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much for your review. Please forgive the lateness of this response.

Chris

[Vertigo Cat1111]

This is absolutely beautiful, and full of passion and maybe even a hint of melancholy. It’s a haunting piece, too and those are often my favorite! A brilliant haiku I’m so glad I checked out.

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Colacat, thank you so much for your lovely review. My apologies for my late acknowledgement.read moreDear Colacat, thank you so much for your lovely review. My apologies for my late acknowledgement.

Chris

[Carina Baumert]

I loved your haiku about music, Chris. Beautifully expressed. I've noticed the connection between songs, and memories, many times too. Thanks for the poetry.

[Chris Shaw]

Thanks for that lovely review Carina. Much appreciated.

Chris

[Lale]

a long playlist crossed my mind as I read this genuine brevity.
thanks..

[Chris Shaw]

I also have a long play list reminding me of many happy and sad occasions. Thanks Lale.

read moreI also have a long play list reminding me of many happy and sad occasions. Thanks Lale.

Chris

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What a sweet poem this is! Yes, songs and tunes surely strikes a chord deep inside. I prefer to listen song in a low volume sitting beside my window and all kinds of memory flashes in my mind... Your poem strike a chord in me also:)..... Take care

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you dear Sima. Music can transport you through time. Can take you back to lovely places and people. Sending much love across the pond.

Chris