A Losing Game

(A tribute on the 10th anniversary of her death, Amy Winehouse)

           somehow

.

it seems a tad distasteful

that raised wine glasses

       clink for amy

.

especially when her crusade

against alcohol addiction 

    became a lost cause

.

ten years gone while our

bluebird of happiness swings

    in its usual place

.

            suspended

from a central wooden beam

    over our summer deck

.

     in silent appreciation

as back to black plays its dark

              lament

.

     as lantern light flickers

honeysuckle vines shoot strands

        from beehive chaos

.

saluting the mistress of song's

        creative vowels

       in scented respect

Reviews

[Patricia]

Im not sure if I already reviewed this but don’t think I did. Amy was a rare talent that I adore! Many of her songs are in my playlist. Such a shame and broke my heart that she outwardly portrayed herself as ok with her choices when I am sure she wasn’t. It seems talents like this muse from the pain and recreate it over and over. A vicious cycle of addiction. This is an amazing write, a tribute actually to that sad beautiful talent

[Chris Shaw]

She was an amazing talent and her music lives on in our household. Pleased you enjoy her voice too Patricia. Thank you my friend.

Chris

[Lisasview]

Gosh 10 years.. wow.. interesting Poem..
Makes one think..and for me that is what is most important when reading a poem..

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much Lisa for stopping by. I was a great fan of Amy's music. A talent lost too soon.read moreThank you so much Lisa for stopping by. I was a great fan of Amy's music. A talent lost too soon.

Chris

[Haley]

What a beautiful poem for such a beautiful artist. She was truly a talent that I personally miss every day. Her whole body of work is astounding and I wish we could have seen what she would have continued to do. Really a lament tale and beautiful piece of work.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks for stopping by with such an encouraging review Hayley. All the best.

Chris

[Lathen Griffiths]

I must admit that ‘Love is a losing game’ is my favourite track of hers. I like the way that you have been able to convey not only the passing of time involved here (I was shocked that it’s been ten years!) but also the tragic circumstances she faced whilst creating beautiful music, losing her own battle along the way. A lovely tribute to Amy and the music she created.

[Chris Shaw]

A life cut short, but what a legacy she left. Tragic Amy. Thank you Lathe.

Chris

[ABDUL WAHAB]

It's a moving poem Chris. Death is a bitter reality. Every human being has to pass this stage.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thank yous for stopping by Abdul and leaving a nivmce review.

Chris

[ABDUL WAHAB]

You are welcome Chris

[Chris Shaw]

Then I thank you again. Have a good week.

[shadrach hah]

Hi Chris, such a sad write you lay before us. It is sad to see anyone with an addiction, especially when they can kill indiscriminately. They take from anyone and they give only darkness in the end. Again, this is such a heartfelt poem. Hugs always....Mike.

[Chris Shaw]

Tragic Amy. Such a wonderful talent and now she's gone. However, she has left a legacy of great music. Thank you Mike. Addictions are a curse.

Chris

[shadrach hah]

Indeed they are Chris and they are so easy to get into. This one came from the heart. Have a wonderful Sunday. Hugs always....Mike.

[Rye]

Wonderful lay out for this write and very creative, enjoyed this write a lot

[Chris Shaw]

Pleased you enjoyed the read Rye. I thank you for checking in.

Chris

[no tell writer]

Amy Winehouse had her own unique sound, sad how addiction came into her life...I love the format of your write, nicely written

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much. Such a sad loss. So talented was she.

Chris

[♔ CrownedDevil &#..]

Wow, very creative I must say. Helping someone with addictions can be quite difficult at times. Addictions are very hard to sober up and then to stay sober after getting the help you need. People who generally relapse usually surround themselves with bad influencers.

[Chris Shaw]

Your thoughts are appreciated and your visit welcome. Thank you so much.

Chris

[♔ CrownedDevil ☾]

Your very welcome :)

[Eilis]

Love the creativity of your formatting on this, Chris. The year Amy died was the year I wrote my first poem and I was participating in a writing group on Facebook and remember so many others writing poems about her at that time. Her passing and my beginning to write will always, in some way, be intertwined in my head. I have lost a few loved ones to addictions of one type or another. It is so hard to watch the ways the addiction works on them and know there is so little you can do. Your poem is a lovely tribute because it offers the celebration of the artist, but also acknowledges the sad aspect of how we sometimes celebrate. I thought your second to last stanza was so beautiful and poignant. It felt like the spirit rising out but never fully being absent. Like the scent of honeysuckle lingering. This is such lovely work.

[Chris Shaw]

Interesting how you link on with Amy Eilis. Thank you so much for your thoughtful review. Your encouragement is appreciated. Take care of yourself.

Chris

Chris

[ALex2024]

Amy Winehouse... Yes? An amazing woman loved her work, she left this world too soon. I love the portrayal of addiction, it is a relentless curse. Keep up the good work!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much for leaving a review. Much appreciated.

Chris