For Mija who wanted to write a poem before she died

( Written after watching the Korean film Poetry)

Soft summer drizzle on your skin,

you sit reflecting life and years.

No tears, though rainfall dews your cheeks,

absorbed in sadness, shame and fears.

These quiet moments, you alone.

A harvest ripened from the grain.

A crop of sorrow gathered there,

stored in your barn of inner pain.

Grey river coldly hurries by,

an empty page, the words won't play

and only drops of heavy rain

will leave their wretched mark this day.

Yet deep within your poet's soul,

your undeserving torment builds.

The feelings that you'll soon express,

about to blast across the fields.

And when they do, that's when we'll see

you've found your voice in poetry.

Reviews

[AYVID N]

Mija had such sadness, shame and fear in her and that makes for powerful poetry.
You sketch her with sublime strokes of emotion and empathy and in beautiful rhyming and meter.
"A crop of sorrow gathered there,
stored in your barn of inner pain." ~ I'm awed by these lines....Such awesome poetry!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you DIVYA. The film was awesome. If you get a chance and you don't mind sub titles, you won't be disappointed. Well worth viewing. Always appreciate your thoughtful reviews. Have aively day.

Chris

[NotUsinganymore]

Very sweet poem. I enoyed it greatly.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Jung Lee. I appreciate you.

Chris

[NotUsinganymore]

You ae welcome

[John the Baptist]

Not having seen the film that inspired this poem, I can only comment in a secondary way, but the work's subject seems to be about someone of older years, possibly with an agricultural background and limited education, who aspires to write poetry. The person may have led a difficult life, but is still intent on writing. Writers block is hampering efforts, but there is no turning back, and somehow we know the attempt will eventually be successful. The poet has done an excellent job here, not only with rhyming, but in conveying the sense of courage and struggle.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thank yous, and if you get the chance to view the film you won't be disappointed.
hris

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Just had this flagged up by Lorry. A wonderfully sad poem that flowingly and with eloquence tells the tale of this Korean woman. Must try to see it and will add it to the growing list!

[Chris Shaw]

Thanks John. The film is a must see. Pleased that Lorry directed you here. :)

Chris

[Jimmy Yetts]

A unique tribute to Mija and two Korean arts.
Lovely and uplifting, Chris!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Jimmy. Always appreciate your reviews. Take care.

Chris

[Olivia Danielle]

Beautiful poem. I could feel your voice as you wrote this. "Yet deep within your poet's soul, your undeserving torment builds." I especially love this line.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Olivia. I appreciate your kind response.

Chris

[Lydia Shutter]

Such an empathetic write, Christine. I definitely have to see this movie after reading two poems about it. When the words can not be spoken, the written word is the only form of expression for some. I am in awe of the meter and rhyme in this poem. Just so lovely. Lydi**

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Lydi**. Yes I was thrilled that Lorry watched the film after reading my poem and then wrote how own tribute. That proves to me what a great film it was.

Chris

[θεά]

Ah! This is the poem you talked about?

'Poetry' is one movie that would leave an indelible imprint in the minds of those who have watched it. Path-changing.

Your poem espouses the delicate tenor of the movie. Beautiful, melancholic and a tingling sense of pain all through the weave of this craft.

Nicely done, Chris.

Best,
M.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Mallika. It was an incredible film. Will stay with me.

Chris

[Annette Pisano-Higley]

This is an exquisite poem Chris. Beautifully laid with delicate verses and lovely rhyme. You describe this woman’s inner life, experiences and emotions so vividly. We can feel her sadness and see the rain falling on her skin as her life passes by. The last couplet is like the sun breaking through as she finally finds her “voice in poetry”. Spectacular and profound write.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you for such a wonderful review Annette. If you get a chance, see the film.

Chris

[Annette Pisano-Higley]

Will do. Thanks Chris.:))

[jacob erin-cilberto]

this reminds me of the last days of my dad...had he been a poet instead of an engineer, he would have been sitting there looking for the words to write...it wasn't his style or personality...instead...he just went quietly, and accepting.
he had his own type of voice...so in the end...i wrote for him...hoping i did him justice.
great poem here.
sure related to it strongly.
j.

[Chris Shaw]

Pleased you could relate to this one Jacob. Thank you.

Chris

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

WOWZA!! This is fabulous. Poetry can be very theraputic. I really started writing the year I got divorced and y died. The great thing about poetry is others reading your can be helpful to them when they see their are others that feel like they do.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Cowboy for your visit. All good wishes.

Chris