Bridges At Breakfast

Bridges At Breakfast

A Poem by Chris Shaw
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the ever widening generation gap, attempting another free verse

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We debate immortality
In Frankie and Benny's 

Their likeness cast in bronze
Stares from the rear diner wall

She sips a strawberry shake
Through a barber stripe straw

He asks, "Will you immortalise me?
Will you remember me?"

"I'll preserve you in artist's paint, 
Nan can bury you in a poem"

Storm Blast gives her the eye from the kitchen
She oblivious to unwanted attention

Returns to her headphones and tupac
We slide back into easy conversation

Communication builds bridges
Narrows the generation gap

© 2018 Chris Shaw


Author's Note

Chris Shaw
Any suggestions re my free verse will be appreciated. Thank you

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One night, by Lake of the Ozarks, a young man came into my camp. And I offered him a cup of tea. We killed an entire pot in just such a discussion as you write about. Ah, it was a grand night. Too bad I never saw him again. Beautiful poem. Short and sweet.

Posted 2 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

2 Years Ago

Thank you MJS for calling on this old poem and one of my first attempts at free verse. Conversations.. read more



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I like this just as it is, once I got to a place where it all fell together in one lasting picture, about the 4th to the last line. --- NICE!

Posted 2 Years Ago


0 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

2 Years Ago

Hello Falcon, thank you for calling on this old poem. One of my very first efforts at free verse, so.. read more


second time round maybe and a lot of water has certainly passed under the bridge but this just has to be one of my favouwrite Chris Shaw's to date .. and maybe not everyone will get this, but timeless & precious to boot :)


Posted 2 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

2 Years Ago

Neville, I am so pleased you like this poem. It is one of my first efforts at free verse. An attempt.. read more
One night, by Lake of the Ozarks, a young man came into my camp. And I offered him a cup of tea. We killed an entire pot in just such a discussion as you write about. Ah, it was a grand night. Too bad I never saw him again. Beautiful poem. Short and sweet.

Posted 2 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

2 Years Ago

Thank you MJS for calling on this old poem and one of my first attempts at free verse. Conversations.. read more
'Bridges At Breakfast'
Chris Shaw,
I like your poem's entrance;
We debate immortality at
Frankie and Benny's'
It's nice to have a special place set aside for connection like this. I had a special date with one of my granddaughters at a French bakery. It was something that I'll remember sitting with my college age girl and listening to her ideas and smiles. Special. Your poem brought this to mind. Yes the technology has made communication instant which is what it is. Can't say it is always best for sure.
Bless you
Kathy
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Posted 2 Years Ago


Chris Shaw

2 Years Ago

Dear Kathy, I thank you for commenting on this much older poem and for sharing your own experience w.. read more
Kathy Van Kurin

2 Years Ago

Chris Shaw,
Here we are communicating via internet. It is simply part of this world. It's nic.. read more
I am running out of vocabulary for compliments on your work! It is SO SO SO great, and the next one always seems better than the last. It's like I am finding out so much more about you through your writing. Makes me feel like I have a pen pal of sorts. I can never critique your writing either, mostly because there isn't anything that I would think to do differently. You are a very advanced writer. I appreciate. cheers

Posted 3 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

3 Years Ago

I am delighted that you choose to visit my work. Anything you have to say is more than welcome Broke.. read more
i think you do it very well, Christine...you get us there...i see this generation gap so much these days...the headphones, the texting, the lack of contact...what is there to immortalize?
but the poets and the painters can capture a moment in time...capture a face in time...a feeling of a person...and also that person in the back of the diner, who seems out of time.
j.

Posted 6 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

6 Years Ago

I really am a novice when it comes to this style. The generation gap is huge, the lack of contact wi.. read more
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Awz
This is beautiful, I want to be friends with you, wish I could meet you

Posted 6 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

6 Years Ago

Pleased you like the poem. Keep writing.
The poem is wonderful.
"I'll preserve you in artist's paint,
Nan can bury you in a poem"
The above lines. My favorite. I liked the thoughts and the conversation leading to the strong ending. Thank you Christine for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

Posted 6 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

6 Years Ago

Hello Coyote, thanks for your lovely review.
Coyote Poetry

6 Years Ago

I miss the family gathering of my youth. Great talks and kind people. Your poem made me remember the.. read more
totally true conversation can bring down walls and start a fresh relationship

Posted 6 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

6 Years Ago

Thank you for your review
sette

6 Years Ago

you are welcome

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Albert, my paternal grandfather introduced me to Tennyson when I was nine. I have loved poetry ever since but did not attempt writing a single piece until I was 40. It's never too late to try somethin.. more..

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