Full Circle

(one from the archives)

Dear Dee Dee

How I wish that I,

could grow two wings

and learn to fly. Escape the noise

and all the toys,

the squabbles of my feuding boys.

I miss the days

that we'd meet up,

to chatter over steaming cups

of coffee, in the town's arcade,

or munch on butties freshly made.

What fun it was to bargain hunt.

Both you and I

were full of front,

when trying on designer wear.

We had no money,

did we care?

I picture you in your new life,

the doormat's gone,

no trophy wife.

It would be great to visit you,

a holiday would suit me too.

Away from those I love the best,

but even though I need a rest,

I'd miss the structure of my days,

the school runs and the kids affrays.

Maybe I've lost the heart to fly,

it's all a pipe-dream

in the sky.

Reviews

[AYVID N]

I loved this poem for its conversational tone and effortless rhyming. We all relate to this kind of wishful thinking and missing those good old carefree times. What stops us from getting a pair of wings and flying off for a time to relive those days? Usually our responsibilities and our limited resources of energy and time. Yet sometimes, we owe it to ourselves to find that time. I do appreciate the deeper message I read in your words here, dear Chris.

[Chris Shaw]

Yes DIVYA there is a deeper message here, and faced with choices most would stay and accept their responsibilities, but it is also pleasant to consider doing the opposite for a bit of respite:) Any mother who has children, works and is extremely busy would have pondered on this type of scenario :) Many thanks for your continued support.

Chris

[AYVID N]

You’re most welcome, my friend.

[BBP]

This one gave me chills. You could feel the love of friendship there. I have had this feeling many times but to have it over a friend, I'm sure, a true staple in your daily life, is a new view. You portrayed it very well.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks for your visit and thoughts on this write BBP. All good wishes.

Chris

[gram linski]

I liked the slightly off kilter rhythm, we all long for our youth at certain times, like when you meet an old school friend and have run out of chat after 10 minutes, like nature Life is ever changing and evolving, make the most of the here and now, :)

[Chris Shaw]

Thanks gram for checking in. Much appreciated.

Chris

[Kelly Scheppers]

It's the simple pleasures of delighting in someone's company that can truly turn our world around, giving us a much needed perspective. Time is fleeting, and every day is another we've lost. How wonderfully you've captured that here, Chris!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Kelly. Happy you enjoyed this little poem about one of my friends.

Chris

[‘Thoughts In Time..]

Right time and place- all shall time tell all shall be well- place and time for all even though distant shores go call- I want to get away even for just one day- but sooner than later the day arrives and we wonder what now? Let’s appreciate the here and now for well never be able to return to it - wonderful wishful thoughts🌹

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Kelly for your lovely review. All good wishes to you.

Chris

[‘Thoughts In Time’🌹]

And back in abundance to you- sweet dreams🌹

[Edie Blue Starfish]

this is so beautifully written and really captures the heart and imagination
it has a fried green tomatoes feel mixed with a touch of Thelma and Louise adventure
the longing to reconnect with a dear friend, it is felt so strongly

[Chris Shaw]

Edie Blue Starfish, that is a beautiful review you have gifted me and I thank you so much.
read moreEdie Blue Starfish, that is a beautiful review you have gifted me and I thank you so much.

Chris

[TempleOfNothing]

The structure of this poem has to have been one of my favorites in a long time. It read so easily I could have gone over it multiple times for pleasure. Very well done, very great flow, and thank you for it. Put a smile on my face for sure.

[Chris Shaw]

Pleased to meet you TempleOfNothing, and I thank you for such a pleasant review. Glad my poetry put a smile on your face.

Chris

[Einstein Noodle]

flying dreams are the best of all ... i am eternally grateful for them when they visit me ;) a universal need to escape responsibilities ..if only for just a moment .. i am a single parent having raised 4 that way .. every once in a while ... usually a Sunday .. i would go to our nearby Mall ... buy a stiff cup of coffee and walk around to several favorite shops to just look .. i got to know the shop owners a bit and they became my "regulars" ... and how we do miss those best friends .. in reading i went back and forth as to whether this is a woman or a man who is the friend ... a fantasy about the "get-away" heats up a bit if it is a past lover ..must confess those kinds of thoughts do get attached to some memories eh!?
;)
E.

[Chris Shaw]

Hello Mr E, thank you so much for sharing your thoughts with me. Dee Dee was and is still a much loved girl friend. I wrote this a while back when she had left our shores for Mumbai where she stayed for quite sometime. Pleased to say she has returned and we still have our days out together. Smiled at the ending of your review. Now that would be something else entirely, and yes it would certainly turn the heat up :)) Hope all is good with you and a delight it was to get a visit from you this morning.

Chris

[Einstein Noodle]

Mumbai! how exotic!! Dee Dee is a real treasure to know i am sure ;)

[Chris Shaw]

Have known her for years. Worked with her for years and yes she is a treasure of a friend :) She went to work in a dog sanctuary in Mumbai. She loves animals.

C.

[Einstein Noodle]

even more incredible! now i have to try to find something on dog sanctuaries in Mumbia .. amazing!!

[Relic]

Sometimes poems from the archives are like little surprises. This is touching to read, Chris.

[Chris Shaw]

Hello Tim, thanks for checking this one out. Yes every now and then I go back to the archives to see what I've forgotten. This was written quite a while ago. Hope all is good with you.

Chris

[kentuck14]

The things we wish we would do . . . but the excuses we make even at the expense of friendship. What makes us hesitate to do what we want to do?

[Chris Shaw]

Thanks Tom. In this instance she moved to Mumbai and I had three young children at home, so no chance of me spreading my wings. Long time ago but happily she has moved back and I still see her. Thanks for the visit.

Chris

[kentuck14]

Hey . . . that's good news My Lady!!