Bridge With No Name

Birthing a memory

Between two bridges grand and arched

a third now spans the mighty Thames

where Christchurch Meadows, lush with green

displays last summer's grief in rain.

In autumn sun, she stands serene,

her burnished steel ablaze and bright.

A mast that peaks, a mountain high.

Here you and I dear sister plan

to walk and birth a memory.

Pedestrians and cyclists too,

will cross today, 'neath wide eyed blue

to view this river at its best.

In years to come our kin will say,

our loved ones crossed the bridge that day,

they saw the ribbon cut in two,

permitting all to travel through.

Reviews

[duck]

to write a poetry on a bridge takes strength and you done it so well. past and present all included showing the importance of the matter. the inclusions of users just added to the reasons of this bridge being vita ie pedestrians cyclists. the predictions of people looking back at this bridge shows the how much it means to you and the fact it had no name and this is in the tittle of your poetry is the icing on the cake as it is sort of saying it has no name suggesting it is not used or important. this review has to close like London bridge and I can tell you this poem is heading to the palace as it is a diamond to read.

[Chris Shaw]

I would have had a job duck writing my lines on this bridge while I had my camera in my hands :) I was mentally penning a few notes.though. A modern bridge, nothing as impressive as London Bridge. This poem was written a while back, the bridge has now been christened Christchurch Bridge. Thanks a bunch for your review.

Chris

[red93]

Remembering Bridges over the Isis in Oxford Chris, and punting under Magdalen Bridge by moonlight. Fabulous

[Chris Shaw]

Pleased this little poem gave you such happy memories of the river at Oxford in uni days Tony. That really is a lovely part of the Thames. Thank you my friend.

Chris

[red93]

No problem at all dear Chris ✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️

[Andrew John]

I love this picture. I see pictures of the Thames so often here in UK, of course, on TV. Thanks for the poem, Chris.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Andrew. Pleased you enjoyed the view. The christening of Christchurch bridge in Caversham. I appreciate your visit.

Chris

[Neville]

this may have been uploaded a while ago now but my eventual arrival here was well worth the trawl .. and the eventual crossing :)
Neville

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you my friend

Chris

[Lyn Anderson]

Beautiful. Your writing is very descriptive and visual. I really enjoy the journey each and every time and this poem is no exception. Grounded in reality, yet full of symbolism.

[Chris Shaw]

Your review very generous Lyn. Thank you so much. All good wishes.

Chris

[barleygirl]

Being a country girl myself, I never think to describe manmade sights . . . but I love the way you SHOW us your surroundings, along with your point of view, in such interesting & varying views, in so many of your poems! You share a lively personality for many things which are inanimate, such is the wonder of your perspectives (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Chris Shaw]

Hi Margie. I do enjoy writing about things like castles, old buildings, churches, bridges etc. I guess I see the beauty in architecture as well as the beauty in the natural environment. Thank you for your review.

Fondest

Chris

[AYVID N]

Wow. I’ve seen the bridge from far, a couple of times. I didn’t go up on it as it was so crowded with tourists. Did do the boating in the mighty river. It was all grand and beautiful to see.

A very sentimental writing about the world famous bridge. Your love for your national heritage shines through every line, dear Chris. Thank you for sharing with us.

[Chris Shaw]

There are many bridges on the Thames DIVYA. This new one in Caversham is not as grand as the bridges in London. There is a newish bridge in London built at the turn of the millennium. I wonder where you did your boating? Might it have been Oxford? Now boating is great fun and I do hope you enjoyed it. Many thanks for your review.

Chris

[AYVID N]

The boating was in the river Thames in London, Chris. That was the time I saw the beautiful blue bridge. (I was more fascinated by that giant wheel called London Eye then. Sadly, I never could go boating in Oxford. I was too tired from the writing assignments and whenever free, I slept in. Reading this poem, I wish I had explored more than I did. Maybe next time...💕

[Chris Shaw]

There's always another time DIVYA :)

[AYVID N]

Ohhh. Bless you for saying that Chris. Thank you. If there’s anything I really love in life, it’s traveling, especially to your stunning and awesome land. Love always 🤗💕

[Einstein Noodle]

how very cool ... you elevated "Hey sis! Lets bike over to the new bridge opening today" ... i think using specifics of the river and place works especially well ... it conjures history and images in me even though I know neither ;) a wonderful inspiration to purposely "....birth a memory" ..a fine example to follow says i!
E.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Mr E. We had much fun that day birthing a memory. We were most fortunate with the weather too, it was breezy but glorious and sunny. Fond memories with my sus.All good wishes.

Chris

[Einstein Noodle]

warms me heart to hear of such fondnesses ... good on ya both says i!

[Richard M]

A world away Chris, but loved your lines. Imaging the scene as I read :)

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Richard, pleased you enjoyed the read.

Chris

[Gee]

Both a great memory made and captured Christine.
I once crossed a bridge I shouldn't have, but I won't go into that :))

[Chris Shaw]

Purely for making a memory that day Gee :) Many thank yous. Bloomin cold today innit?

Chris

[Gee]

Aye, there's a wee nip in the air....not a small Jap ( non pc) :))

[Chris Shaw]

:)) Have you been taking lessons from Prince Phillip?

[Gee]

One has :))))))

[Lydia Shutter]

What a lovely write....being on a bridge the day it is open to traffic the first time and sharing it with your sister. Wonderful memory and one you can tell children and grandchildren about for years to come. The personification of the bridge is wonderful and the imagery made your words come to life. Great one. Lydi**

[Chris Shaw]

It's not often we get a new bridge, so it was worth the effort and my sister and I made a memory. Thank you Lydi**. All good wishes.

Chris