Finds

cupped within maternal palms

i hold the remnants of a

toddlers first steps

a tiny pair of black patent

soft shiny shoes

with eye catching buttons

at the end of slender

elasticated straps

vamp embellished swirls

of fine white stitching

stem style neat

remembering her face

soft brushed wispy curls

wide eyed surprise

she took off with speed

amid eagerness to please

before little legs crumbled

and she stumbled backwards

on to a well cushioned

derriere

Reviews

[AYVID N]

Awww...this was such a sweet reading experience. With your words, I could see the tiny tot so clearly and they have those pretty shoes, that they’re so thrilled with and proudly show off. And with that new-found confidence, they’re raring to go but the little legs are not yet so adept and hence the fall. No matter though, they’ll be veterans in no time. This is how life teaches those yet untouched. Such a brilliant metaphor, my friend.

As always, your lovely, descriptive pen and the superb thought content is unmatched! Kudos on this gem, my friend!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you dear DIVYA for your thoughtful and very generous words. So appreciate you.

Chris

[Betty Hermelee]

AAAH YES, remembering those sweet says of toddler hood;your words are so delicate and descriptive, I can see in my mind's eye exactly what the speaker is saying; it's so vivid. Great write Chris!!

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Betty, so pleased you enjoyed this little piece of nostalgia. There is something about tiny shoes I find so utterly delightful. All good wishes.

Chris

[Betty Hermelee]

I loved it!

[barleygirl]

This is the ultimate description of how a pair of old baby shoes can bring it all back . . . and when you bring it back, you do so with a flourish! I totally see the scurry & feel the squeal as this one lurches ahead & then bounces backside . . . perfect details in word splashes of familiarity. I'm not even into kids & this one melted my heart! (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Chris Shaw]

Thanks Margie. Those little shoes certainly melted my heart when I found them again. Yes brought back all sorts of fond memories. Put a smile on my face. Pleased you enjoyed this one.

Chris

[Eilis]

We moved about this time last year, and when I was packing, it hit me how many little reminders of those early days I had kept of my children’s. My daughter’s first pair of shoes are something I feel sure I’ll never be able to let go. I asked myself when I was packing what I would, ultimately, do with all the mementoes. I don’t have an answer, but reason doesn’t intercede in conversations of the sentimental. I just can’t let them go.

I love the way your poem takes one treasured item and shows how we respond to those things. How the memory itself feels part of the object and can take us back to a time that seems forever vivid in the mind. It’s a lovely journey. The little girl learning to walk opens up to all the other little milestones, and each of us finds a personal memory among the words.

Great poem, Chris. Always nice to revisit those early days of parenthood.

[Chris Shaw]

Yes, that first pair of little shoes hold such loving memories of our children's early days. I have many momentos of loved ones, they are precious and I find it difficult to contemplate giving them up. I quite like the minimalistic, clean look lines that are popular currently but I am not going to obtain that look in my home :)) It is lived in and I often have my treasures displayed. Thank you Eilis and I am pleased that my lines reminded you of your daughter. All good wishes.

Chris

[Coyote Poetry]

A wonderful poem dear Chris. The simple and easy days. I babysit my grandchildren for 11 years. I ensure I saw them fall and I saw them learn to run. Thank you for sharing the outstanding poetry.
Coyote

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Coyote for your lovely review. Our grandchildren are truly a blessing. All good wishes.read moreThank you Coyote for your lovely review. Our grandchildren are truly a blessing. All good wishes.

Chris

[Coyote Poetry]

I agree dear Chris and you are welcome.

[Katrina Mckeown]

That brought back memories of childhood for me, my mum said I loved getting a new pair of shoes, I’d basically tap dance in them and want to goto sleep with them on ! Adorable little poem
brought a smile to my face :)

[Chris Shaw]

So pleased you enjoyed the read and the memories it gave you Katrina. I thank you for your review.read moreSo pleased you enjoyed the read and the memories it gave you Katrina. I thank you for your review.

Chris

[Katrina Mckeown]

I will be delighted to :)

[Chris Shaw]

Ha ha, the read more Katrina is a computer glitch. It comes up frequently on the forum. I wouldn't dare be that cheeky :))

[Katrina Mckeown]

lol thank you for that insightful declaration, I’m so glad you made me aware as I’ve seen this on a couple of pages lol :)

[Chris Shaw]

I found out the hard way. No one told me :)))

[Miss Sharon]

You brought back happy memories of my own daughters' first steps with this beautiful write! Thank you my friend. ~Sharon

[Chris Shaw]

More than happy that my poem brought you memories of your own daughter's first steps. Precious moments indeed. Thank you Sharon for considering these words.

Chris

[Verse]

Hahaha!!! That is adorable!!! This piece was so easy to picture, and you do something very well here, the use of descriptive words.

Absolutely gorgeous!!! 😀😀

V

[Chris Shaw]

What a lovely review Verse. Those little moments are so precious :)) Thank you.

Chris

[Pete Langley]

My dear wife died eight years ago after we were together for forty-six years. I`m still finding mementos of our three kids tucked away in the back of drawers and in dusty boxes in the loft. They never get discarded - never will. These are the icons of love. Recently I found the tiny plaster caste my eldest son wore to stretch his foot ligaments when he took his first steps at 12 months old. Your poem is gorgeous, Christine Anne and will stay with you always.
with luv Pete x

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Pete pleased to meet you on my page. Thank you for your lovely review. I was touched by your story and delighted by your visit. All good wishes.

Chris

[R.E. Ray]

Chris, this poem touches all, especially parents of adult children. It seems every time I find something from my daughter or son's childhood, I'm lost in a swirl of memories. This poem is warm, yet reminds us of age and the heart tug we feel when we hold such precious things in our hands. A fine poem, as always, Chris.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Robert. Amazing how those little finds send us down memory lane. They do indeed become more precious with the years. Appreciate your thoughts very much on this write.

Chris

[R.E. Ray]

My pleasure, Chris.