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

[Stella Armour]

Never a truer thought expressed, we have to have hope that any bad seeds sown will be smothered by the good and love will prevail even in the hardest of times..

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Stella, l very much like your response here.

Chris

[R.E. Ray]

Love is the thread that runs through all religions, and it’s obvious why. Every succeeding generation’s existence depends on love, intimate and otherwise. Well said, Chris.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you for calling Mr Ray. Your review much appreciated. All good wishes.

Chris

[bigfootprint]

A real gem, Chris. And a real treat, finding this as the first stop on my return to WC. It is witty, succinct, and well rhymed and imaged -- especially line 2. Indeed, the choices we make and the gifts we bestow are often key to contentment in later life. Sadly, love freely given but harshly forsaken can break a heart. We humans can only do our best in good faith. Without lost love and loneliness, poets and songwriters would be disarmed. Well done.

[Chris Shaw]

I am truly delighted Doug to meet you and that I am the first you have read since your return to WC. I feel truly honoured. Thank you for your review.

Chris

[Laura Kate]

How true this is Chris, love and feelings may be fleeting like our lives on this planet. And what does it all mean, in between? Life is the choices we make in many ways, often determined by our feelings, love being the strongest of all.
Lovely imagery
Laura

[Chris Shaw]

Thanks LauraKate for your visit and review. Much appreciated.

Chris

[Coyote Poetry]

I do agree dear Chris.
"For love and love alone ensures
the worth of all we choose to grow."
Love give us reasons to go forward. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Coyote, thank you. Without love there is nothing. Thank you so much for your visit.

read moreDear Coyote, thank you. Without love there is nothing. Thank you so much for your visit.

Chris

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome dear Chris.

[Samantha M]

This is a beautiful poem but the creep in the comments freaked me out a little that profile pic tho but again amazing poem GO POETRY!!!!

[Chris Shaw]

Pleased you enjoyed my poem Samantha M. Thanks for visiting.

Chris

[Patricia]

I really love this piece, asking the questions and finding them in the heart not the head. If only everyone felt a poets pen...it makes a difference.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you for your review. I appreciate your visit Patricia.

Chris

[Robert Trakofler]

I was kinda hoping for a slow burn myself... alas my family doesn't live long and I put some hard miles on so I guess i better get to shining! I say it again you are the rhyming queen Chris :) love love love its all we need the rest is just distraction!

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Bunny. Thank you for your thoughts. I'll get that comet to slow down:) I always appreciate your visits.

Chris

[Dr. YumnaKay]

Sadly, sometimes I feel even love isn't enough... but you're right, time does move swiftly and all that matters is how we lived in the end.
Nice flow here :)

[Chris Shaw]

Love may not be enough, but it's better than the rest. Thanks Dr Y for calling on this little piece of brevity.

Chris