A Text Too Many

out of the blue

from the forests of time

a message was left

it would be good to talk

.

concisely short

a bullseye dart

pointed and poisoned

it grazed on my heart

.

nostalgia it carried

on a cool autumn breeze

i remembered how once

i was brought to my knees

.

so what do you want

from your fine Surrey garden

maybe the chablis is

seeking my pardon

.

on a warm afternoon

i could easily be swayed

except i recalled

i was dumped and betrayed

.

so i chose to ignore you

and didn't reply

yet not without wiping

a tear from each eye

.

Reviews

[Neville]

this is unusually good but not at all unusual .. and I don't mean that you just wrote a bloomin good bit o poetry .. its good to talk and from both a personal and professional perspective, I am acutely aware that so many problems start from the moment a silence is first conceived ..................... Neville :)

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Neville Yes silence is golden at times and deadly at others. It seems I have a propensity to keep my mouth shut when most women can't close theirs for love nor money :) I have to confess I have since spoken to the subject of this poem who was fortunate enough to be my first husband :)

Chris

[Neville]

I take it I can stand down then and a hit is no longer required :)

[Chris Shaw]

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

[Ada]

Its ironic how oftentimes we receive closure in writing and poetry that real life situations could not give. Nice write.

[Chris Shaw]

So true Ada, thank you. All the best.

Chris

[M. J. Smith]

Even our phones can't shelter us from heartbreak. Viva la technology!
All jokes aside, pain well expressed here. Betrayal by one we idolized is hardest to ignore. Nicely written.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks for another visit. You are appreciated MJS. Happy new year's day.

Chris

[Fabian G. Franklin]

When the past comes calling (or texting) just tell it you're with your future at the moment and can't get back to them. (smile) I enjoyed this immensely. F.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you dear Fabian and for the smile. Pleased you enjoyed this poem. All the best.

Chris

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Chris… I realize that this Poem is Close to my 💜 Heart.. I never was able to explain and so the Pain lingers.. but keeps me very Humble… Amen Pat

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you dear Pat, especially for sharing. Pleased you called in. Sending all best wishes.

Chris

[Melinda McQueen]

Been there. done that. You captured such feelings in a beautiful way.
Nicely written.

[Chris Shaw]

An experience many of us have been through. Thank you Melinda. All good wishes.

Chris

[Patricia]

Oh my, yes! Been there and done that! Perfect! Have you been reading my mail? ;)

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Patricia. Yes, an experience probably most of us have experienced. All good wishes.
read moreMany thanks Patricia. Yes, an experience probably most of us have experienced. All good wishes.

Chris

[scribbler62]

Very, very nice. No one wants the hurt, much less to have the wound reopened. Made me think of a few moments of my own, articulated so much better than I ever could.
Thank you for writing this, so sorry for your pain.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you scribbler 62 for stopping by and leaving a review. You are appreciated.

Chris

[Laconic Meraki]

Wow. I absolutely love this. 😪
Thank you for sharing..

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you for stopping by. Pleased that you enjoyed the poem. All the best.

Chris

[Betty Hermelee]

Chris, I love this from you….an unhappy memory regurgitating from a poisonous note, something you wanted to forget was brought up again and it felled your heart….you really bring this to life with the words you chose to write…..no one wants to have a sting to their soul, written in a note to make you sad.
You really told him off Chris and now perhaps he will disappear from your life forever. Nice work!
Best to you, B.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you dear Betty for stopping by to review. Love your new avatar. So nice to see a pic of you. All the best.

Chris

[Betty Hermelee]

Thanks Chris, and yes now we both have faces to elevate our friendship…and you’re welcome too💥💥💥