Part Of Me

Part Of Me

A Poem by Chris Shaw
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(family tradition, wear pearls for a funeral of a loved one)

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Between the sheen of purple drapes
two necklace trees stand on a cill,
by day and night like sentinels.
Through summer warmth and winter chill,
a clutch of lifetime memories.

Within their arms they clasp and hold,
the chunky pinks, the greens and golds,
assorted beads that gleam in sun.
Some worn in sadness some for fun,
but all reflect a part of me.

A few are new, though most are old.
there's cheerful there as well as bold
and pearls for tears my Nan would say.
Each day a choice for me to find
what mirrors well my state of mind.

They may have come steeped deep in love
or caught on impulse as I shopped.
Some dropped quite helpless in my hands,
enhancement for a dress I'd bought,
yet all reflect a part of me.

One day dear girl, I'll fail to breathe,
don't grieve for me when I take leave.
Instead I ask you wear the pearls,
a smile my love and wear them well
when you say your goodbyes to me

© 2018 Chris Shaw


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Wear the pearls and smile.... beautifully done Chris... our loved ones never want us to be sad when they part.... nor do we want our loved ones to be sad when we part from this world.... a journey well lived....then maybe we can go with a smile too.....a min. Closer to death every minute passing....maybe we need to live love forgive and learn it's just a pathway to another world....

Posted 6 Years Ago


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Chris Shaw

6 Years Ago

Thank you Ardra.



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Chris love poetry but I won't comment on the write itself because this is personal but in Mexico I read your comment so we when someone dies first day everyone in family respects the body before it's moved, to a place peaceful for everyone in display to say good bye on the last day to places to rest and that's when everybody cries because its hard to say goodbye. Excellence write. Thank you for sharing.

Posted 6 Months Ago


Mauricio Montoya

6 Months Ago

Chris my goes with you and thank you for being a friend because we always get by with a little help.
Mauricio Montoya

6 Months Ago

I forgot heart,
Chris Shaw

6 Months Ago

Thank you :)
Another beautiful poem. Different stories lie behind a string of pearls. I hope you wore them and smiled.

Posted 6 Months Ago


Chris Shaw

6 Months Ago

Thank you so much butterfly. An older poem but I am delighted you enjoyed it . All good wishes.
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It is amazing how certain objects hold emotions and attachment to them. I have two necklaces I never take off. One I have worn for three years one I’ve had on over one. I only take them off to detangle my hair from them

Posted 6 Months Ago


Poetic Beauty

6 Months Ago

Those are the really special pieces that hold more precious and have more value than a necklace full.. read more
Chris Shaw

6 Months Ago

That’s a lovely share. You are so right, the value is insignificant, the sentimental value is pri.. read more
Poetic Beauty

6 Months Ago

Absolutely and I’m glad you have a precious necklace of your mum to wear and remember her by!

On this occasion, I struggled to find a page on which I have not yet left my stain .. but eventually found myself here .. where you demonstrate your poetic versatility by writing about what could have easily been a sombre topic but which in fact you crafted with so much care and made a dark and all too often taboo subject personable and otherwise shine brightly .. Neville


Posted 6 Months Ago


Chris Shaw

6 Months Ago

Thank you so much Neville for delving into my archives. I wrote this one five years ago for our Bet.. read more
Neville

6 Months Ago


You are most welcome Chris .. Neville
I liked the deep and the honest thoughts in the poetry dear Chris. I liked the wearing of the pearls. Death is always a hard thing to grasp. I liked the flow of thoughts leading to the strong ending. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry and your thoughts.
Coyote

Posted 6 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

6 Years Ago

What a beautiful review Coyote. Thank you so much and I'm pleased you enjoyed reading this poem.
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Coyote Poetry

6 Years Ago

You are welcome Chris.
Beautiful- oh how I love pearls and have many- my father also said they bring tears- but tears are part of people’s personalities in how they treat eachother - not in the beauty of nature’s offspring- each pearl it’s unique in colour shape and full of much love warmth and beauty- love this- beautiful memories to treasure🌹

Posted 6 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

6 Years Ago

Thank you Rose Petal and for the gift of a flower. Pearls have a great meaning for you and I am smil.. read more
‘Thoughts In Time’🌹

6 Years Ago

My pleasure always🌹
I love this one Chris, it flows really well. Really enjoyed it!

Posted 6 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

6 Years Ago

Thank you Richard, your appreciation very welcome.

Chris
Stunning imagery; lovely, lingering sentiments.
Pure poetry, Chris!

Posted 6 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

6 Years Ago

Blushing...... thank you Jimmy : ))
Love this Christine
We have bits of trinkets and several necklaces from her mum
One set of pearls in a red plush box; with a certificate to say they are fresh water pearls
Wife wears lots of the items (Brooches mainly) but not the pearls in the red box - a gift from so long age when she was a young serving maid; from a Prime Minister, who she spilled some soup over as she served and he moved - to show his sympathy for her being told off (No she wasn't sacked

Posted 6 Years Ago


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Chris Shaw

6 Years Ago

What a lovely story you have told me here, but what a pity she doesn't wear the pearls Wild Rose.read more
Wild Rose

6 Years Ago

She say's they are too precious > she has her own > A silver crucifix from Caravaca de la Cruixe for.. read more

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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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