In Best Belief

(written four months ago and far from being resolved)

hearts weep in silence

eyes mist with pain

over and over

a record plays

when will we see you again

when will we see you again

my love

when will we see you again

when the last of birch leaves

flutter down

in a flurry resembling rain

till then my love

on hopes we cling

we'll sing a song of best belief

we'll sing a song of memories

and beg it's not in vain

Reviews

[mou]

'...when the last of birch leaves
flutter down
in a flurry resembling rain' -
You portray the emotions with this above line in such a vivid way, that I got completely carried away..
What a powerful imagery, dear Chris..
Sometimes, life brings some painful turns but with "song of best belief", this too shall pass, probably.
-mou.

[Chris Shaw]

Lovely, thoughtful review mou. Thank you for stopping by. It is good to see you.

Chris

[mou]

Always my pleasure..
-mou

[John the Baptist]

This one is weighed heavily with grief. As the note says the situation is not yet resolved, the poem must refer to one close whose condition is getting worse. As the poet has written before about her mother who is elderly and in a nursing home, I assume this offering is about her. If things don't develop for the better, may she have a smooth descent and a soft landing.

[Chris Shaw]

Thanks John for the visit. Not my mum this time but a little person much loved and sorely missed.read moreThanks John for the visit. Not my mum this time but a little person much loved and sorely missed.

Chris

[Dave]

The loss is sometimes more than we think we can bear. Impatiently, with the hope that is diminishing as time passes, ever so slowly. Love makes all things possible and so we cling to the dream that we'll be, once again together. You have lots of emotion here Chris, very beautifully done.
Take care - Dave

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Dave for your lovely review. All good wishes.

Chris

[Zoe Richardson]

While reading, the chorus of the song "When Will I See You Again" by the 3 Degrees kept playing in my head. That same melancholy longing, wondering when reunion will come and make clear all the wonderings and questions between hearts. It is a wicked thing to miss someone, and have to wait. But there is hope in it, too. You expressed both beautifully!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Zoe for checking in with your thoughts. Appreciated.

Chris

[lightsong]

sadly dear Chris, many more people seem to be singing this prayer each day... what have become of this world... what have become of it... in your first verse going to second one the way You "repeated" again and "my love" touched my heart with true and deep sadness, with true and deep imploring... such a touching poem You have there, leave us with a real impact.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you lightsong for your wonderfully compassionate review. All good wishes winging their way to you.

Chris

[Kerra]

when the last of birch leaves
flutter down
in a flurry resembling rain

I like these lines here, Makes me think of a dear loved one that passed away,
I miss my family so much at times it hurts me so much, This write is touching
Amazing, heartfelt write Chris.

[Chris Shaw]

Kerra, thank you fir your lovely review. So much appreciated.

Chris

[Unspoken poet]

Wow, I felt so much emotion flowing through out this piece, so well expressed though....

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Kimmie for another review. You are appreciated.

Chris

[Fabian G. Franklin]

It's always difficult to lose someone and this poem cries out of loss. Whether the loss might be regained seems to hinge on faith. I believe I will never die. Not because of some lofty aspiration to immortality but because of God's promise. I rest all my care on that. But whether I live or die or whatever I do or feel or think or say, I trust in the life given me and in that blessing because God is life to me and if He abides, then so shall I in Him. I'm as certain of that as my own existence. It's not religion to me but knowledge acquired through my life. The river is no mystery to him that has been to the spring. Bless.

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Fabian, thank you so much for sharing your thoughts. Your visit is most appreciated.
read moreDear Fabian, thank you so much for sharing your thoughts. Your visit is most appreciated.

Chris

[ABDUL WAHAB]

Wonderful poem Chris. You always wait for the people whom you love very much. Earnestly this poem really touches the heart.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Abdul for your encouraging review. Much appreciated. All the best.

Chris

[Christy the Poetic Hear..]

Nice! I could feel the longing in between the words. It's like everything that has been said also reached out for everything unsaid. Well done!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you for your lovely review. I appreciate you stopping by.

Chris

[R E Tree]

I admire the desperation in this piece. The poem has a warm, loving and welcoming approach to it. Each line welcomes the reader with open arms. I feel comfort and at peace with this writing. It emotionally grabs me and pulls me in. This poem has such a strong impact. I don’t feel lost, I feel at one with the pleasantness of this extraordinary read.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much for your lovely review. You are appreciated.

Chris