Love's Legacy

How fleeting is the comet's flare

which trails ablaze through dark night sky?

How swiftly moves our time on earth

before we part with sad goodbyes?

And in-between, what does it mean?

It all concerns the seeds we sow.

For love and love alone ensures

the worth of all we choose to grow.

Reviews

[Laz K.]

The theme of your poem is a "hobby horse" of mine. It's not only the fantasy of poets that love is the greatest force there is, but an actual reality.
The comet, its trail, and the seeds are all great metaphors. The tone of the poem is also one of its strengths - in my opinion. The quiet recognition of the brevity of life, and its acceptance are no small feats. However, we won't really disappear without a trace if we plant and grow with love.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Laz for stopping by. Appreciating your thoughts.

Chris

[Sharrumkin]

Something to remember about comets. Sooner or later they return.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you for the visit. Much appreciated.

Chris

[Patricia]

This is really good! Did you see the comet? I swear any sky event that happens we have clouds! Grrrrrr

[Chris Shaw]

I have indeed seen the flare of comet's, however they are fleeting. Patricia, you need a nice clear night. If you have cloud, then you are done for. Thanks for picking this one.

Chris

[lightsong]

It seems You get my sadness today that You are featuring this one dear Chris. your heart was consumed with sadness when You wrote this. and it's ok. Sometimes we know we have no choice but to let it be and feel it all. You tugged at my heart with this one and You have my tears for it. Love You 🌹💕

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you petal for your lovely words. You are so appreciated.

Chris

[Stuart Munro]

We are love controlled , all we own at the end is love , and love is our CV
How much you were loved , and what’s left in the lovers scrapyard ,

[Chris Shaw]

It's all that counts in the bigger picture. Thank you Stuart.

Chris

[Stuart Munro]

Thanks Chris

[JE Falcon]

Truer words, as they say. Well stated.

[Chris Shaw]

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

Chris

[Carola]

wonderful lines, chris. a snapshot on the cycle of life.
brevity & succinctness is not always easy to achieve, but you've done it well.
cheerio carola

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Carola for your lovely review. You are too generous.

Chris

[Marvin Thomas Cox-Flynn..]

An emphatically beautiful truth set to pen of page, my friend ...

Marvin Thomas Cox-Flynn de Graham

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Marvin for your lovely review. All best wishes. Pleased you enjoyed.

Chris

[Temperance]

Sowing the seeds of love and friendship is where our efforts should be....in my opinion. If there is true love then, we can withstand almost anything. I love this little poem that says so much in so few words. Nicely done, Chris!!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Temp. Pleased you like this little poem. All good wishes.

Chris

[red93]

Excellent Chris. 'What will survive of us is Love' - Philip Larkin.

I am on the Oxford University Facebook Page atm btw : )

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Tony for stopping by. Pleased you enjoyed this poem. Hope you are OK.

Chris

[Alan S Jeeves]

A perfect octave I think Chris, 8 lines of 8 syllabubbles, cascading like a waterfall.
A very nice meaningful poem with excellent rhyming (the internal rhyming at line 5 is so clever).
I am sure that you will be proud to put your name to 'Love's Legacy'.

Kind regards, Alan

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Alan for that lovely encouraging review. Have to admit, I quite like what I have written here. Have a good Wednesday.

Chris

[Alan S Jeeves]

I told you so