Passing Through

Inspired by a poet who left a response on a poem of mine, telling me he had never been in love. He wasn't young either.

how starved are those who pass on by

who hold no favour for romance

who do not crave another's love

reserved, reticent they may be

who do not comprehend that they

have lost life's purpose on the way

they may have travelled here in time

but oh what moments they have missed

a door locked shut a key won't turn

they came they saw they never lived

Reviews

[Patricia]

That is sad and I can’t imagine. I am a loner by nature but not so much I wouldn’t want love. Although now if I was alone again I wouldn’t seek it. I have my soulmate so that’s it if he goes before me. This is an excellent piece

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Patricia, so sorry I am late with my response. Thank you for your lovely review and apologies for my tardy response. Hope you are well dear poet.

[Carina Baumert]

This is a great poem, written in simple straightforward words. The piece of writing is like looking in a mirror. I know what you mean here. I tried for a long time to live life fully, but never seemed to have the magic pass card. Never seemed to have enough to offer others, to take part in living life. Wonderful how you seem to have the insight into this, while you reside on the other side. Thanks for sharing

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much Carina. Your thoughts are greatly appreciated.

Chris

[red93]

A heart felt appeal to live and love to the full while we have the chance. Surely the people you describe have never known true passion. Poetry without love is a poor thing indeed. Lovely write Chris and admirable sentiments.

[Chris Shaw]

Good morning Tony. Thanks for the review. Hope all is good with you.

Chris

[Coyote Poetry]

I agree dear Chris. We miss what we didn't do, didn't say. In old age. We look back and we wonder. Did I do enough for love? Thank you dear Chris for sharing your amazing poetry and your thoughts.
Coyote

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Coyote for your thoughts. Pleased you checked in.

Chris

[Coyote Poetry]

Hello dear Chris and you are welcome.

[Unspoken poet]

So full of heartache, Love can be lost and some just walk away instead of trying to fix it, Been going through this myself. Well expressed

[Chris Shaw]

Pleased you can relate and hope it works out for you Unspoken.

Chris

[Lale]

This poem holds a great deal of sadness. I hope they find the love they are craving.
Thank you Chris for this lovely poem. I can't wait to read the poems I missed!!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Lale for this very positive review. You are appreciated.

Chris

[Lale]

You're welcome (:

[lightsong]

Really?! is it true?!? I don't know I think people have different ways of love and living love, maybe he has his own way not all can be opened and living the high emotions of love, it can be scary to some and they prefer to stick on earth, they feel safe like that, or they have fear of betrayal and hurt, protecting their hearts like that? maybe they lacked love as children so they don't know how it feels or how to give and take? I do also know not all like the romantical essence of lovet, I don't know many things to adress here... I think maybe he did fall in love but he wasn't even aware that he was?

[Chris Shaw]

It really makes you think lightsong. Much to ponder on his words. Each one of us is different. Many thanks for your visit dear poet.

Chris

[butterfly]

Another wonderful well written poem. :)

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you butterfly for dropping by. You are appreciated.

Chris

[Azifwecare]

It's better to have loved a little than never to have loved at all. A friend once told me that. I'm still on the fence about that.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Silent1. I do agree with your comments. All good wishes.

Chris

[Fran Marie]

I can't imagine one
who has never sought
love; to love and be
love is the essence
of happy life..even
if love is brief and
lost in the end
it's something one
should experience

nicely penned

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Fran Marie. Can't imagine not ever finding love. Must be a very busy man putting every ounce of his energy into work. Always appreciate your visits.

Chris

[Franky]

I agree! I don't understand this. How much they have missed because of a fear of feeling i guess. Ugh!

[Chris Shaw]

You are so right Frankie. Many thanks for your response. Much appreciated.

Chris

[Franky]

Living and loving someone is real and so human. Being alone or just afraid of that is missing too much. No doubt.