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

[Pradnya]

Christine,

what a lovely poem, surely a mother can relate with it. i loved it

Pradnya

[Chris Shaw]

Hello Pradnya, thank you so much for your visit and your thoughts. I do believe all mums will relate to those first steps and maybe quite a few dads too.

Chris

[Pradnya]

Christine,
you are absolutely right, its a new beginning for both parent.

[andrew mitchell]

A toddler's first steps just as significant as walking on the moon. Nicely written Chris in true poetic form.

[Chris Shaw]

I love your thoughts here Andrew. Oh yes, to those little adventurers it would easily have been as significant.

All good wishes.

Chris

[alanwgraham]

I get this completely Chris. Our last two years watching out first grandson blossom has been a delight. It's great now having WhatsApp and lots of little movie clips to relive. We've very little from our own kids thirty years ago and only a handful of b and w from our own time. Memory is a fickle thing. A lovely see poem!
Cheers.
Alan

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Alan. Delighted you are enjoying your little grandson. Wonderful aren't they? We have a new one as well. Jahkai who is two months old and is a little darling. Really appreciate you visit and can tell how endearing your grandson is.

Chris

[Chris Shaw]

How did Burns night go and your recital? Bet it went down a treat.

[alanwgraham]

Thanks for asking. I used my grandsons little mouse as a prop and squeezed a rubber giraffe in my pocket as it's squeak!! A first I think.

[Chris Shaw]

Ha ha. That was inventive of you. A squeaking giraffe masquerading as a mouse. That has to be a first.

[poetgurl]

This is wonderful, I enjoyed this write it's beautiful. I love looking back on memories. Least that is what I got from your write.

[Chris Shaw]

So pleased Kimmie you enjoyed this little memory of mine. Thank you for reviewing.

Chris

[Beccy]

So important, the things we keep hold of, the memories they engage.

So enjoyed this beautifully painted picture and the thoughts behind it.

Beccy.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Beccy for your review. Pleased you enjoyed the read.

Chris

[Writer at last! Sky ~]

This was the perfect chubby cheeks read. Cute, addorable and all bubbly great work Chris

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much for that really cute review to match this scenario. Greatly appreciated.
read moreThank you so much for that really cute review to match this scenario. Greatly appreciated.

Chris

[Writer at last! Sky ~]

You are most welcome friend.

[Tom]

The allure and enigma of infant life so beautifully captured in endearing, enchanting words, wonderful inspiring poetry my friend 😻

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much Tom for your encouraging review. Your visit here is both appreciated and very welcome. All good wishes.

Chris

[Fran Marie]

Awhh..what a lovely
descriptive piece..I
can relate as a parent
buying my girls their
first big girl shoes
first hair cuts etc..
long ago but seems
like yesterday as memories
replay..

nice work Chris

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Fran-Marie for your positive review. Pleased you could relate.

Chris

[Robert Trakofler]

ha ha I saw the whole thing even the crack glance of indignation pon the fall before scurrying forth again LOL:) This was so engaging and dulcet in tone to this shared vision that you painted so vivid! this was just lovely Chris!

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Bunny, so pleased you saw this precious moment and viewed it in slow motion. You didn't miss a thing. Thank you so much.

Chris

[Jimmy Yetts]

A tender and triumphant moment, well-captured; one to which every parent--indeed, almost every
family member--can relate.
Your masterful craft, inevitably, forges lasting beauty.
An amazing piece of work, Chris!

[Chris Shaw]

Your review is so encouraging Jimmy. So pleased you enjoyed this precious moment.

Chris