Chris Shaw : Writing

Constants

Constants

A Poem by Chris Shaw


Drifting in thought
Jewels of the River

Jewels of the River

A Poem by Chris Shaw


Out of the mists of early dawnthat veil the river's sleepy flowwhich roll across the dew-wet fieldsto linger where the hedgerows grow.In waters spiked..
A Kinder Death

A Kinder Death

A Poem by Chris Shaw


Felines, lovely but cruel
First Glance

First Glance

A Poem by Chris Shaw


When I held you that first time,the joy I felt that you were mine,and tiny you wrapped in my armscontent and sleeping peacefully.How could I fathom or..
Benson Weir

Benson Weir

A Poem by Chris Shaw


I walk this sturdy, steel-grey bridgewhich spans the river's flow,to watch the gush and sudden rushof water plunge below.The wicked weir with all its ..
Inheritance

Inheritance

A Poem by Chris Shaw


This beach at Maidencombe is reachedby countless steps of well-worn stone,which open to a camber coveof sand and shingle. On my ownI sit and contempla..
Sunset Cafe

Sunset Cafe

A Poem by Chris Shaw


A brisk breeze drives the crystalline,while in the distance sail boats playand sun spreads golden spangled light.From high ground in a sheltered place..
With Hindsight

With Hindsight

A Poem by Chris Shaw


Don't we all suffer from this?
Sea Shells

Sea Shells

A Poem by Chris Shaw


A gift from my Nan when I moved miles away from her home. (age 8)
Poppycock or Not?

Poppycock or Not?

A Poem by Chris Shaw


Have you been tempted?