Chris Shaw : Writing

A Rowan Tree

A Rowan Tree

A Poem by Chris Shaw


(Watching and listening to the antics of crows, seen before the rowan sprung into leaf)
Elaine

Elaine

A Poem by Chris Shaw


(Sophie Anderson 1823-1903 walker Gallery Liverpool)
Blackberry Gathering

Blackberry Gathering

A Poem by Chris Shaw


Elizabeth Adela Forbes, Walker Art Gallery Liverpool
For Ben who grew and loved polyanthus

For Ben who grew and loved polyanthus

A Poem by Chris Shaw


(he was also an artist and poet)
Flower Sellers of London

Flower Sellers of London

A Poem by Chris Shaw


(from a painting of the same name by Gustave Dore)
Pedestal Wife

Pedestal Wife

A Poem by Chris Shaw


(very tongue in cheek, and I hasten to add I don't know anyone like this)
Music Box

Music Box

A Poem by Chris Shaw


(some free verse, written 10 years ago, about a recurring dream, of events that took place much further back in time).
A Serving of Flattery

A Serving of Flattery

A Poem by Chris Shaw


(more fun)
Watch My Lips

Watch My Lips

A Poem by Chris Shaw


(A bit of fun)