A Triumph of Love

Without a doubt she is to me

a source of all that's light and bright,

so when she filters through the veil

which separates our distant worlds,

I welcome her with open arms.

Like toast which melts spread butter's heart,

or cocoa topped with whipped up cream,

she soothes and comforts, calms the mind.

Her kindness, patience, lipstick breath

has not been lost to thoughtless death.

And while I live, then so does she

I hear her whisper in my ear,

I hear her wisdom when its sought

and if I hold my hand to air

I swear our fingers softly touch.

Eva I thank you, hold you dear,

pretend at times that you're still here.

It's effortless recalling you,

the time we shared has downstream passed

but all that love was built to last.

Reviews

[Christy the Poetic Hear..]

Emotionally and nicely penned.
I personally like the comparison with toast and cocoa.
Well done!!!!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much Lovely Poet for your visit. Much appreciated.

Chris

[Jimmy Yetts]

Have lost so many dear friends and close relatives; there have been days that's all I think about.
A lovely, elegant and deeply touching piece of work, Chris.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Jimmy. I'm so sorry to hear of your losses. Thank you for your lovely response.
read moreThank you Jimmy. I'm so sorry to hear of your losses. Thank you for your lovely response.

Chris

[kitty]

A beautiful piece, Christine. Brings bacl memories of friends I hold so dear, friends now past. The warmth of love that we have shared is forever in my heart!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Kitty, pleased my poem reminds you of your dear friends.

Chris

[kitty]

Pleasant and uplifting read. Thanks!

[dead letter office]

A lovely eulogy for Eva, a dear friend,
and the influence she had on you, Chris
deep memories that continue to speak
although she's passed on into that long sleep
from which we will one day hope to awake.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Christos for your thoughtful response.

Chris

[Lyn Anderson]

There are some people whose memory is both effortless and (mostly) painless as their presence overpowers their death. You captured that feeling very well here. She'll continue to live on through you and everyone she touched

[Chris Shaw]

You are right, the pain has gone, but she brings comfort in memories and when I feel her presence. Thank you

Chris

[An owl on the moon]

Such tender, beautiful glimpses that make every memory a part of this sacred moment. The love shared, given and taken, it lives on deeply, and now we all share her radiance.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you for your very touching response.

Chris

[MsJewel]

A gorgeous love poem. The last verse is my favorite. You have touched my heart with the tenderness of your words. :) Julie

[Chris Shaw]

And you have touched this poet's heart with the warmth of your review Julie. Thank you.

read moreAnd you have touched this poet's heart with the warmth of your review Julie. Thank you.

Chris

[Lorry]

Beautifully written Chris. A love that forever lives in us, oblivious of time or distance, growing within us and making us better people in the process. A love unconditional of where we are, but helped to get us there.
Superb.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Lorry for your very generous review.

Chris

[Coyote Poetry]

Wonderful and kind words shared. I liked the thoughts and the appreciation in the poetry. Amazing words shared for Eva. Thank you Chris for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Coyote. My maternal grandmother, kind and full of wisdom. A great lady.

Chris

[Coyote Poetry]

I enjoyed the story in the poem and you are welcome Chris. Our elders, make us who we are.