On the Other Side of the Window Glass

(sign of the times)

smudges on clear glass

tiny hands and little lips

kisses for nanny

Reviews

[Fabian G. Franklin]

My daughter doesn't have a grandmother or a grandfather. They were all long gone before she arrived. But I can see how this would be trying to those not able to hug their grandchildren. I can't hug mine either but they are over two thousand miles away. We only get to chat on the phone now and then. At least after this situation is resolved, hopefully, we'll all still have each other.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Fabian. I am fortunate as my grandchildren are all in the vicinity. Two of them live with me and the other two are only a couple of miles away. The youngest member of our family was the one offering kisses through the window pane. I can tell you, that was precious. The smudges are still there.

Chris

[Jon Roggie]

Well said.
Little details are the reality.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Jon for your visit. I hope you are OK. Keep safe. All good wishes.

Chris

[John the Baptist]

Covid here, Covid there, Covid everywhere. You can't escape it. What makes this one so precious and so tragic is that it probably happened.

[Chris Shaw]

Yes John it did happen, and although it may appear sad, for me it was a little bit of joy amid a lot of darkness. Keep safe and thank you for your visit.

Chris

[jacob erin-cilberto]

aw, this is precious...
and sad...that the kisses can't be in person...
j.

[Chris Shaw]

It was certainly a precious moment Jacob and the smudges remain. I haven't got the heart to wipe them away. Many thank yous.

Chris

[passionate_reader]

Very touchy. I learned what life is and how to lead life with humanity from my nanny.

Nicely expressed.

[Chris Shaw]

So did I Jimmy. I was fortunate enough to have both the mothers of my parents around for many of my early years. What a blessing that was too. Never short of love and a good supply of wisdom. Many thanks for your visit. Keep safe.

Chris

[Lorry]

You're going for the heartstrings with this one Chris, making cynical old me all overcome with emulsion and wonderiing why my glass eye is leaking.
Both beautiful and sad, for those hearts locked on each side of the glass.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Lorry and yes it was a precious moment. Hands held to the window as well as kisses. Lots of lovely smudges that I just can't wipe clean yet. How daft is that? Now here's a hankie to wipe all that leaky stuff away. Hope you are doing OK.

Chris

[Lorry]

Staying as sane as can be expected... Ibble, wibble, bloop 😀

[Chris Shaw]

Yep you've flipped. Same as me :))

[Dave Brown]

cute and sad.............nanny

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Dave. It is certainly a sorry state of affairs, but actually seeing this little fellow, lifted high by his mum, made my day. The window kisses an added bonus. The smudges are still there.

Chris

[Dave Brown]

spray paint with clear varnish

[Unspoken poet]

Aww, it's hard for people right now to visit one another. I can do window visits with my grandma and it just tears us both apart. I want to hug her so bad.