Forever My Darlings

on a glorious morning
my losses rise up
a choir of golden
they sing from blue sky

and though i am thankful
their faces aren’t blurred
today is for memories
there’s no time to cry

the decades since passing
grow distant it’s true
yet lingers that sorrow
it plays on a harp

its song pure and loving
as feelings don’t change
forever my darlings
the hem on my heart

Reviews

[Richard🖌]

Indeed, wonderfully laid, Lady Chris 🥀
As is your appealingly deft wont.

From the moment you first arrived on the Café's doorstep, in 2018, I've followed and admired how brilliantly your compositions have consistently matured … I was even proudly able to pass along a hint here 'n there. : )
"Forever My Darlings" speaks metaphorically to my own heart, as if every line were beautiful, poignantly-caressing waves upon a tender shore … and, no one does metaphor more wondrously brilliant than you so adroitly do.

Thank you, Dear Chris, for being You and a joy for us all.
Here's wishing you the most enthralling 2024 … big HUGS! ⁓ Richard🖌

[Chris Shaw]

Happy new year Richard. Many thanks for such an extensive review. Thank you also for the kind comments you have made about my postings. Thank you particularly for the kindness in your final paragraph.I do love writing poetry, and it pleases me so much to think others can benefit from my meanderings. Have a very happy Sunday. All good wishes to you.

Chris .

[Richard🖌]

Likewise to thee, Chris 🌿

[June bug]

I enjoyed this write, felt heart tugging.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much June bug. I appreciate your thoughts. All good wishes.

Chris

[JessyJacob]

Hi chris! Tomorrow i am celebrating my son birthday, please bless him!

[Chris Shaw]

Hello Jessy, have a wonderful time celebrating your son’s birthday. Every good wish to you both.

Chris

[JessyJacob]

Thank you Chris! Your wishes mean a lot.

[JessyJacob]

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Thank you,
Jessy Jacob. ❤️😃.

[JessyJacob]

I have received blessings from you all family, thank you everyone and all! ❤️😃.

[JessyJacob]

I think Richard sir, you have given great review and feedback, thank you!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Jessy.

[Stella Armour]

Aww Chris my dear friend, anniversaries must be heartbreaking for you, i know you have lost several loved ones.
So lucky if you think about it my friend that you have such lovely memories ... i have no loved ones to miss only my dad and that was 50 years ago now.

Cherish them ... they are part of you ♥

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Stella, January is the cruelest month in my calendar. I try my best to hold on to some fine memories, but I have to say when February comes, it is a relief. Four anniversaries including my parents within a two week period. They are cherished, very much so.

Chris

[Stella Armour]

oh dear Chris, a dark time then .... my thoughts are with you♥

[JessyJacob]

Another gift from my atthamma, love you, kissing your 👣, thou by thyself. I need to see you.
Can’t see my Christmas 🎄 present 🎁 lately arrived. Thank you! You are second who unblocked me. Waiting for another person to unblock yeah, Jacob uncle!

And my dearest brother, too!

I am fine!
Regards,
Jessy Jacob❤️😃.

[Alex Epps]

This gave me tingles. Sad, but also feels like a poem full of fond memories. Remeniscing on these sentiments can be so special, albeit sad too sometimes. Love the poem Chris.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you for your kind and sincere review. So pleased you enjoyed my poem. Good to see you stop by.

Chris

[FGFRANKLIN]

Such sad and tender longing for little smiles; little laughs, little bundles of joy wrapped in the soft cloud of angelic memory. The loss is palpable but the hope burns bright like a shining light reflected in a falling tear. This was both beautiful and moving. F.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much Fabian. Pleased you enjoyed this poem. Good to have you stop by.

Chris

[Red Brick Keshner]

The unblurred clarity brings a real connection to the vaguery of dimming memory. For sure there is purity at work here Chris! Happy New Year!
Freds

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Freds, sending all good wishes for 2024. I appreciate your visit.

Chris

[keith]

even the cold cold heart of mine finds this write one of beauty ... vivid imagery
this cold cold heart of mine weeps for my country
so difficult keeping warmth hidden deep within
memories serve positive days past
BUT i thank you for reaching out to us all
a better 24 for you and yours ms chris

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Keith for your lovely review. I weep for my country too. All the very best my friend for 2024.

Chris

[poetgurl (Plainly Meg)]

I found this really touching, nicely written. like the form of this write.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much. I appreciate your thoughts. Pleased you stopped by.

Chris