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

[Einstein Noodle]

great read for me...a fine wisdom in the age old story of footprints in the sand .. love love love the value of your hearts footprints ... great stuff here says i!
E.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you for your very uplifting review Mr E. That means a great deal to me. Yes, I liked hearts footprints too :))

Chris