Yo-Yo

(found in some old notes, a reflection on bereavement)

grief blots out sunlight
plays yo-yo with emotions
wrings out heart and soul

Reviews

[CRAIG A. THOMSON]

Hi Chris,
This is right up my street.
At first it appears just a simple verse, but for me, there is so much more inside.
Grief is indeed a debilitating emotion. Sometimes it makes you smile, sometimes it makes you cry, but mostly, it hurts like nothing on earth.

[Chris Shaw]

Hello Craig and welcome to my page. Delighted that you stopped by to leave your thoughts. Many thank yous.

Chris

[The Refined Poet]

You have communcated so much is these few word. Excellent Poem.

[Chris Shaw]

I thank you for your kind visit. So pleased you stopped by. Have a great day.

Chris

[GGT]

Absolutely love this! Enjoyable from readers point of view!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much for stopping by. Pleased you enjoyed the senryu.

Chris

[Relic]

I find this to be quite accurate, Chris. I've been there as I'm you and everyone else has at some point in their lives.

Upon us all, a little rain must fall.

[Chris Shaw]

So right Tim. The rain has to fall which makes the sunshine even more valued. Thanks for stopping by today. Hope all is good with you.

Chris

[duff]

Its great when you can pack so much into just a few lines. Skillful and short but the message is painted so no shortcuts were taken.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you duff. Pleased you stopped by dear poet.

Chris

[Julie McCarthy (juliesp..]

I’ve been in grief several times
It feels like a black void
Like another dimension and we are onlookers to an insignificant world around us
Great write ✍️

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Julie for sharing your thoughts. Have a great day.

Chris

[Soren]

It does, at least momentarily, blot out the sun, but with time it can come and go on that string of memories. A very good metaphor in such few words.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Soren for your thoughts. Much appreciated. Hope you have a good day.

Chris

[Ken Simm.]

Oh yes. Sad and jewel like poetry.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Ken. You are always so generous with your reviews.

Chris

[red93]

So very true Chris - Fabulous 5-7-5 - really Excellent ✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Tony, pleased you enjoyed my efforts. One that nearly escaped the page. Enjoy the sunshine today my friend.

Chris

[Sami Khalil]

Title and poem are spot on. I like brevity and to the point with wisdom. These old notes show your talent, past and present.

[Chris Shaw]

Sami, thank you for all your encouragement. Pleased you enjoyed this senryu.

Chris

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome 😊.