From Seed

i plant memories
since no amount of
trinkets or financial gain
when departing this
earthly plane
can replace the love
given freely from
heart and soul

i plant memories
i do so by the day
and last Saturday was one
of the very best
blessed by warmth of sun
green trees overhanging
blue lakes
my whole family took
a day out

nothing to shout about
though what a day that turned
out to be
one for the album of joyful
to be mounted in the corridors
of generational memory

i plant happy

Reviews

[Stuart Munro]

I’m just a seed planter , put on the earth , to bear children , and when I die , my seed will go with me
On a happier note , lol, we are a world of seeds , the beauty of nature described here , in your well written poem , our joy is seeds working for us , to establish beauty , of nature , shame the seeds establish also the ugliness of man

[Chris Shaw]

Sadly there are bad seeds too Stuart. Doing my best to multiply some happy. Thanks for your review and stopping by.

Chris

[Stuart Munro]

Thanks Chris ,

[duff]

An album crate of thoughts. A recollection day. Cradle memories and never let go. Nice work Chris.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks duff. I look forward to those family days so much. All the best.

Chris

[jacob erin-cilberto]

seeds to make a beautiful garden, which you always do...and seeds of love and friendship to make your family and/or extended family grow...
beautiful seeds to plant beautiful happy.
I am quite filled with hope reading this treasure.
j.

[Chris Shaw]

What s lovely review J. So pleased you found some hope and treasure in my poem. I’ll treasure your review too.

Chris

[Neville]

............................... Lou Reed's Perfect Day springs to mind and between the pair of ya, I shall wear the makings of a smile for the rest of today :)

[Chris Shaw]

Aw thanks Neville. I really rate that Lou read song. Makes me feel great. Did you wear a smile then all day yesterday? I hope you did. Wear one today for me as well will ya?

Chris

[Neville]

............ My pleasure, sounds like a plan Chris
Neville

[Lorry]

And we should all join in on doing that a bit more. We should take the moments life gives us while we are togeyher, to enjoy being together and not worrying about the small stuff that comes our way, which will lose its importance, once there are no more days like these to enjoy.
Beautifully written Chris. Now go plant more happy 😊

[Chris Shaw]

I am planting lots of happy Lorry, after losing my mum last year. I am concentrating on keeping the family and wider family together and doing nice things. I have become the matriarch:) Thank you. Are you feeling better my friend?

Chris

[Lorry]

I am. On day three of injections today, with two more to go and possible freedom. They finally figured out I had the whole set of symptoms once I started coughing up blood. Along with the rapid shortness of breath, pain in chest area and swollen legs, they figured out it was a pulmonary embolism, which is fancy talk for a blood clot.
So breathing much easier and only thing left to do is for them to decide if it was long covid that caused it or not.
Anyhoo, can breathe now and no more waking up fighting for breath, so it could be said I am feeling betterer 😊

[Chris Shaw]

Wow. That ain’t nice. That is pretty serious. Make sure you listen to the doc and do all they tell you. Pleased to hear your breathing is better and things are more under control. I expect you are looking forward to freedom and your Katy. You take care. Do ya hear me?

[Lorry]

I do, and will. Thanks 😊

[W. Barrett Munn]

Memory allows us for a moment to be gods capable of resurrecting briefly the dead. I like your poem. Made me ponder.

Winston

[Chris Shaw]

Yes Winston. One day there will only be memories, so let them be the best they can. Many thanks. read moreYes Winston. One day there will only be memories, so let them be the best they can. Many thanks.

Chris

[W. Barrett Munn]

You're up early. Coffee or tea?

[Julie McCarthy (juliesp..]

Very well said or written
So glad you had a memorable day with good weather with family
These are the things family will recall when we pass

[Chris Shaw]

Yes they are Julie. I only have to think of my own memories to know that. Thanks for your understanding.

Chris

[Julie McCarthy (juliespenhere)]

Yes
I understand that

[willweb]

The perfect seeds to be planted my friend and here's hoping you have a fabulous growing season.

[Chris Shaw]

What a smashing review will. Thank you so much. All the best.

Chris

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

It is the simple things in life that bring the greatest joy. I love this poem.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Dale. I appreciate you. Hope you are keeping well.

Chris

[Akinlolu]

Memory is like smoke. Smoke hardly shows up without a fire. We light fires through our actions. Could be constructive flames to cook food for a hungry soul (e.g acts of kindness) or destructive infernos that destroy or scar others for life. One thing about memories being a seed is that whatever you sow is what you reap. If you keep reaping mangoes, stop complaining about your harvest, Maybe you need to change the kind of seed you plant. Thanks for planting little seeds of kindness into my attempt to be a better writer by your reviews. 😊

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Akinlolu for your review and interesting perspective. Yes you reap what you sow and I am pretty certain that the time and love I invest with my family now generates lovely memories which will continue after I am gone. However that will not be the case for all families. Many are scared by their upbringing. The most important thing in my life is my family and their welfare. Pleased that you appreciate me calling on your work. So kind of you to say so:) I appreciate you stopping by.

Chris