Footprints Left in Sand or Snow

Far deeper set than those in sand

which mark a path across a bay,

our dearest will not wash away.

As imprints left in dampened grains

soon fade when fickle tide returns

or when the wind sweeps them astray.

On borrowed time, they can not last.

Compare them to the winter snow

which melts when warmth demands it so.

Yet footprints cast within our hearts

cemented smooth with love and pain,

they are the ones that will remain.

You'll see them in another's smile

or in the tears they gently weep.

Who says we go without a trace,

we stay for those whose love runs deep.

Reviews

[Ardra]

So true Chirs... those prints on the heart.... as we keep moving on....they remain ...and reminds us of the tales of smiles and tears....and reminds us to keep making beautiful memories as life is short....to count the smiles ... loved your sweet poem...

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Ardra thank you for your kind words and your visit. All good wishes

Chris

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Every person is unique, some has a tinge of humour in their personality, and some are serious, then the emotional and and the angry types... But those loved ones surely left a footprint on our lives, and no sliding sand of time can wash those memories, they are so special. What a lovely poem you shared here... Loved it

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you dear Sima for your lovely review. So encouraging for me.

Chris

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

every mark we make. weather it be big or small will leave an impact on those we meet. even if it is succonsciously

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Dale. I appreciate your thoughts.

Chris

[Onlyme]

Deeply impacting, beautiful heartfelt poem. That moves you deep inside Chris. Thank you for sharing.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you for your lovely review Dawn.

Chris

[Onlyme]

My pleasure Chris. You are amazingly talented sweetheart. Love reading what you write. Speaks volumes. hugs Dawn.

[Chris Shaw]

Make a me happy to hear you say that. You have a kind soul Dawn. I hope things are getting better for you.

Chris

[Onlyme]

Ups and downs Chris. Waiting game of late. Month go back for check up to see how Radiotheraphy is going. Thanks for asking. hugs Dawn.

[Chris Shaw]

Take care Dawn x

[Onlyme]

And you Chris & family.xx

[Flowers of Eternity]

This is such a touching and peaceful poem, Chris.
Somehow, while I was reading it, the feeling of nostalgia overflow withiin me.
Beautiful piece!

[Chris Shaw]

That's a lovely thing to say and I thank you for it dear Flowers of Eternity (such a beautiful name)

Chris

[Flowers of Eternity]

Your welcome! And thank you as well!

[Lorry]

Beautiful words and sentiment Chris. These are the prints of love, connecting lives amd loves beyond dimension.
Hmm, Footprints of our souls, or should that be soles :)
A happy coincidence :)

[Chris Shaw]

Thanks Lorry. A happy coincidence methinks :))

Chris

[Lorry]

Two years since I read this! Surely it was only last Monday? And apologies for calling you surely, Chris 😊

[Jimmy Yetts]

Last two lines are dynamite!--words which, by the way, make a powerful epitaph.
This piece--as does all your work--leaves its own long-lasting emotional "footprints."
Brilliant, Chris!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much Jimmy for your response. High praise indeed :))

Chris

[Dave]

Christine -
This is so true - if only those embedded memories were so easy to erase or wash away. Those etched in the heart are there forever, try as we may to forget them. Excellent write.

Take care - Dave

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you for the appreciation Dave

Chris

[Dave]

You are most deservedly welcome.

Dave

[Bridget McJane]

This is really beautiful. I like how the image stays in my head and the imprints of footprints stay behind. It made me smile and even tear a little. The memories of a love not so long ago. Thank you.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Bridget.

Chris

[lakinbob]

Transient as a summer breeze is our physical self, but what we leave behind is indelibly etched.

A lovely poem indeed.

LB

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you LB for your thoughtful response.

Chris

[AYVID N]

The fourth verse when read aloud, is just awesome! They say the true test of a man's standing with his fellow humans is when he dies. How many mourn him, weep for him. A very inspirational poem with a deep message for those who haven't paid attention to this, the most meaningful aspect of our existence. Thank you for this poem Chris!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you DIVYA for your awesome review :))

Chris