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

[Crowley]

Its a great starting line about the comet, it may be fleeting but its sudden and bursting nature never fails to first take us off guard and then sow wonder at the enormity of it all. But alas we forget that which enthralls us quickly, and remember only those things that seem to affect us now. It would be good to remember.

[Chris Shaw]

Hello Crowley. Many thanks for your visit and your thoughts about this little bit of brevity. Hope all is good in your world.

Chris

[AYVID N]

The really wise understand how to live on this earth. If life could be described in just a word, it would be fleeting and the need of every human is nothing but love. The message in the poem is profound and urgent and is so well enhanced by the great rhyming.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks DIVYA and I agree with you. Our time here is fleeting, might as well make it as pleasant as possible.

Chris

[AYVID N]

I so agree with you, dear friend.
You’re most welcome.

[Chaméni-psychí(lost soul)]

This was beautiful and my favorite of a few poems I have read that you posted. It really spoke to me and it's one I will remember.

[Chris Shaw]

That is really kind of you to say so and I thank you for your visit.

Chris

[jacob erin-cilberto]

we may not have that much time on earth, when put in perspective, but if we love while we are here, we will make the most of that comet that is our life.

j.

[Chris Shaw]

Can't disagree with your thoughts Jacob. Thanks for checking this one out.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

A very sage, sweet yet profound piece bringing the universe and mankind and our purpose on earth together in a very well constructed rhyming verse.

[Chris Shaw]

Sorry John, I apologise for not thanking you earlier for your response. My thoughts must have been interrupted. I very much appreciate your comments.

Chris

[John Alexander McFadyen]

No problem, I get thoughts interupted all the time lol!

[Chris Shaw]

Yes, mine must have meant the washing up needed doing :)

[John Alexander McFadyen]

A woman's work Chris!

[Chris Shaw]

I'm not taking the bait!!!

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Spoil sport! Chicken!