Some Things Remain Unspoken

Some Things Remain Unspoken

A Poem by Chris Shaw
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(my bible a birthday gift from parents when I was nine)

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At the back of my battered bible,
dusty and unused
I hide my precious mementos.
A pressed red rose,
paper thin orchid petals
of a deep blue hue
and a lucky four leaf clover.
Gifts from my grandchildren.

Last year I added a Christmas card,
greetings from my friend Jen.
Who had painstakingly penned
calligraphy lettering in green
with a jolly sprig of holly
between the card's buff covers.

My fingers trace lines where her
hand worked diligently

© 2018 Chris Shaw


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When people give us such mementos as these, they give us a part of ourselves. How precious that part and a treasure for us to cherish always. Tucked away in the Bible, reminding us all our lives that we are, we were loved. Your words made sad and grateful at the same time. Appreciated reading very much Chris!

Posted 6 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Dhara_Ditzy Kat

6 Years Ago

I'm going to preserve every keepsake extra carefully and treasure them even more, now that I've read.. read more
Chris Shaw

6 Years Ago

You're young, don't fret about it. Sentimentality comes more as you grow older Ditzy :)

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Dhara_Ditzy Kat

6 Years Ago

Of course...Thanks Chris. Have a nice Sunday :)



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This made me think about my father's Bible. It was ragged and stuffed full of little things like tracings of children's feet, ancestors birthdays, and such. That's how it looked when I was a child. Now there's only a few of the pages left. Time wasn't kind to it, I guess, even though it held such treasures. Yours sounds like the same kind of depository for things precious. I'm sure you'll take good care of it.

Posted 5 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

5 Years Ago

Thank you Sam. I appreciate your visit and you sharing the story of your Dad's bible

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I have a bible too. Photos of people gone and paper with photo and date of death of loved one's. These books. Needed in old age. I pick up and look at old faces misses. A bible, safe place for people missed and loved. Thank you Chris for sharing the amazing poetry and your thoughts.
Coyote

Posted 5 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

5 Years Ago

Thank you Coyote. Yes a bible is a safe place. I also have some letters kept within its hard bound .. read more
Coyote Poetry

5 Years Ago

Me too. The old bible hold important items dear Chris.
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Gee
There are only a few, that when visited a good read is guaranteed, you being one of them Christine. Please tell me these take you a while to put together :))
The final verse hits hard to the heart.
I've said it before and I'll say it again, you're good, good enough to fill a book that would sell.
Hope all is well with you Christine



Posted 5 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

5 Years Ago

Thanks Gee. This was virtually off the cuff but that rarely happens! Thank you so much for your love.. read more
Aww...bloody hell!...This could set me off!

Genuinely touching- and I particularly appreciate the bible unused..
Beautiful work, Chris.
Big Ones

Ali

Posted 5 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

5 Years Ago

Thanks Ali, your review gratefully received.

Chris
Alistair (Ali)

5 Years Ago

Absolute pleasure- keep the magic going!
Some words are meant to be remembered and cherished. We keep them amongst the pages we read, that transport us into remembering why they hold such cherished memories.
Beautifully penned. Deserving to be held within those pages itself.

Posted 6 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

5 Years Ago

Thank you so much Lorry for your lovely response. Apologies for my late acknowledgement. I am blamin.. read more
Another substantial piece of writing.
Great stuff, poetess.
Toodles!

Posted 6 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

When people give us such mementos as these, they give us a part of ourselves. How precious that part and a treasure for us to cherish always. Tucked away in the Bible, reminding us all our lives that we are, we were loved. Your words made sad and grateful at the same time. Appreciated reading very much Chris!

Posted 6 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Dhara_Ditzy Kat

6 Years Ago

I'm going to preserve every keepsake extra carefully and treasure them even more, now that I've read.. read more
Chris Shaw

6 Years Ago

You're young, don't fret about it. Sentimentality comes more as you grow older Ditzy :)

read more
Dhara_Ditzy Kat

6 Years Ago

Of course...Thanks Chris. Have a nice Sunday :)

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Berkshire, United Kingdom



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