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.

[Lydia Shutter]

Nice memories of a time you and your bestie made your own fun....and it did not cost a dime! The way you rhyme, Chris, I am just in awe! The words flow and they create a cozy remembrance. Pipe dreams are fun...they get us through the day. Still, if you know how to get in touch with Dee Dee, why don't you plan a getaway with her? Lydi**

[Chris Shaw]

Thanks Lydi**. A long time ago and she is back now from Mumbai and I still see her. I appreciate your time and words. All good wishes.

Chris

[Julie McCarthy (juliesp..]

Been here done that too dreamt of flying off to distant place not so much when my kids young but now now that I have ample free time now but cannot loved your poem

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Julie for your thoughts. Hope all is well with you.

Chris

[Weeping willow]

Truly love the memories inside these words that you share, wonderful write as I see the beauty in each memory ;-]

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Weeping willow for appreciating these lines. Your visit most welcome.

Chris

[Eden Zausner]

This poem really impacted me! Amazing work!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Eden. I appreciate your visit. All good wishes.

Chris

[Patricia]

Great flow into a wish, a day dream, a fleeting thought that holds hope that one might actually take that flight that most of us don't... but if you can - fly!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Patricia. Your thoughts and visit most welcome.

Chris

[jacob erin-cilberto]

it is so sad when one of two close friends moves away...we don't realize how much we will miss them, until we have to...
and there are definitely friends who give us structure to our lives...if only we did have wings...
moving piece, Chris
'j.

[Chris Shaw]

An oldie I had forgotten about Jacob. Came across it in a file this morning. Thought it was due for an airing. Pleased you enjoyed the read.

Chris

[John Alexander McFadyen]

I can feel the dichotomous nature of this yearning to go back to freer times. Despite loving family and family life and the safety of its structure. Love the letter nature of this and the conversational, reflective diallogue.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thank yous John. It's an old one from the archives. I'm having a bit of a route around. Good morning to you.

Chris

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Good morning Chris just stopping between chores, afore a two hour gym session and food shopping!

[Chris Shaw]

Ah those chores, I've got plenty of those lined up for later:)