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

[Dave]

I have always been fascinated by bridges. Being from New Jersey my favorite is the George Washington Bridge. While I was just dating my now wife I watched them putting the lower deck on it, what a sight to behold!
Its' been several years since my wife and I were in London and I'm not sure the bridge you wrote of was there yet. We were there the year summer after Princess Dis' death. We crossed over the London Bridge many times and loved it.
I took several pictures of the gardens at Kensington Palace and later in my classroom put up colored chalk pictures of the gardens.

Take care - Dave

[Chris Shaw]

Hello Dave. This is a bridge in Caversham, over the Thames. About 40miles west of London. Nothing so grand as London Bridge. Your visit to London was sometime ago. I wonder whether you will visit again?

All good wishes and thank you for your visit here.

Chris

[Dave]

I would love to. It is one of the few cities that my wife and I agree on as being one we would want to go back to. Our only regret is we never rented a car. It was recommended that we don't, so we didn't. So for the week and a half we were in England, the whole time was spent in London. Despite that we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. We found you English to be very friendly. And you speak our language or do we speak yours?
Tell me is this bridge near you?
Take care - Dave

[Chris Shaw]

Yes Dave it's a couple of miles away. There's lots to see in London, but even more to see outside it.

[Sneh]

Let the years, days, hours, min and sec pass, they are not just numbers, they are better planners and moment hackers...! A very fine write Chris, sending love thine way!! :))
Sneh

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you dear Sneh for your lovely visit. Wishing you a very happy new year and thank you for all that love. Very welcome is that warmth on a very cold day here.

Chris

[Sneh]

Have a bliss-filled year Chris ! 💐

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you :))

[richieb]

Chris,
I love the imagery in the beginning. Lush with green, She stands serene, burnished steel ablaze and bright(my favorite). Landmarks always store our memories, just drive by one nd the stories flow through our brain. Your poem was well written and I enjoyed it
Peace and Joy,
Richie b.

[Chris Shaw]

Landmarks can bring back all sorts of memories. That was exactly what I was doing here, birthing a memory for use in years to come. Thank you Richieb for your lovely review.

Chris

[Tate Morgan]

I'm beginning to take a real liking to your work Well thought out and speaking of an old world logic many have never known

[Chris Shaw]

It pleases me that you are enjoying my work and you see an old world logic in it. Many thanks Tate.

Chris

[Earl Schumacker]

Happy New Year my dear,
I happened upon your poem by chance. It is very powerful Chris. I love the strong words and symmetry. The images are strong as well and the words reach out and touch you. (In a nice way.) Have a great day and a wonderful new year. Take care, Earl

[Chris Shaw]

Many thank yous Earl for your lovely review and good wishes. Happy New Year to you and yours also. All the best for you.

Chris

[Mitchell J.U.]

So warm and endearing. A man made land mark still in tune with nature and humankind alike. Creating feelings of something with substance and permanence. A place to create and relive fond memories. Bridging reality and metaphysical. I know you said you wish you started writing poetry earlier in life but I think you fail to see how your late bloom has given your works much more wisdom, thoughtfulness, and discipline. It reads wonderful.

[Chris Shaw]

Pleased to meet you Mitchell JU. Welcome to writer's cafe and many thanks for your delightful review.

Chris

[john l smith]

It seems these bridge projects take longer, cost more, and have ever more difficulties while under construction
All fades away as the ribbon is cut
Enjoy your walk

[Chris Shaw]

Hi Dave. We didn't need a third bridge where this one has been built. There are two others and they are only a five minute walk apart. This one is in between the two. No doubt some bright spark on the council had it as a pet project. It's with us now so I will at times use it. Thank you for your New Year response.

Chris