It Don't Matter To Me

Don'tcha just love Bread

it happens so infrequently

some would have me believe

that tinnitus had paid me a visit

that intermittent ringing

in my ear that fades almost

as soon as it starts

travelling from a distance

light years away maybe

yet makes me feel connected

that makes me feel joined

to something i do not have the

power to understand

my Dad with his love of physics

superior knowledge of sound waves

always said to me

if there was a way

he would do anything he could

to send me a signal

so when i hear that high pitched

vibration i smile and say

Dad's tuning in to my frequency

it doesn't occur to me it's all

in my head, call me mad, bad

or completely sad

It don't matter to me

Reviews

[Ken e Bujold]

What a beautiful poem. Its sentiment is so genuine. Your sharply defined images, tinnitus, space, our place in the universe, a daughter still joined with her father...like my Making Conversation, this poem is a living remembrance, a memory that celebrates without drifting into the melancholy.
Perfect way to begin my day
Ken e

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Ken for this lovely thoughtful review. Pleased you enjoyed the read. I have had a very busy week, so need to catch up. Have a good day.

Chris

[Patricia Wedel]

Brilliant philosophy… I feel so strongly that our Loved Ones guide our days. There is Peace in knowing we are not Alone. gently, Pat

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you dear Pat for visiting this older poem and letting it breathe again. Hope all is OK. I have had a very busy week, so need to catch up. Sending love across the waves.

Chris

[W. Barrett Munn]

This poem is quite clever and well done. I enjoyed reading the story, not that it matters.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thank yous WBM for stopping by to read this old poem out for an airing. Have a good weekend.read moreMany thank yous WBM for stopping by to read this old poem out for an airing. Have a good weekend.

Chris

[Julie McCarthy (juliesp..]

This is so true
Made me think 🤔 thanks Chris
Great write ✍️

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Julie. An older poem out for an airing. Pleased you stopped by.

Chris

[Julie McCarthy (juliespenhere)]

Love older poems bring some more out plz
One day I’ll look through mine but never enough hours lol

[Chris Shaw]

Aw thank you :)

[Neville]

... Hey, call me wot ever .. My Dad said something very similar .. and just like them Monkee's once said, I'm a believer ..................... The fact it's all wrapped up in a poem, like this tho' makes it sound so much bloomin better :)

[Chris Shaw]

Thanks Neville :) I'm a believer too and I am quite taken as well with that Monkees song. Get's me singing and dancing, it does:)

Chris

[Marvin Thomas Cox-Flynn..]

Chris,

This is a worthy tribute to your father, cute, honest, and sincere ...

Marvin Thomas Cox-Flynn de Graham

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Marvin. I appreciate your thoughts. He was one special guy and clever too. Have a good Thursday.

Chris

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Chris... as Easter is near and buds are breaking out with fresh air and light rain... the Spirits of our loved ones are sending us hope eternal with notes of music 🎶 from a heavenly Choir... Wishing you the best of Blessings...
gently, Pat

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Pat, thank you so much. Sending you all good wishes and blessings for a wonderful Easter. Keep safe and well.

Chris

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I don't know why but I do feel that I have some old connection with you... Because two people can't think in the same and similar fashion anyways! You know I lost a dearest friend of mine and whenever I saw her in my dreams I used to think that she wanted to connect with me through dreams, though waking up realising that, that was mere a dream was quite shattering but still it gave me an uncanny feeling! So, I can feel your situation.... It's a way of connection... Much love to you

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Sima, thank you so much for sharing and your much appreciated visit. Your lovely comments so welcome. Muchove.

Chris

[red93]

I like this a lot Chris - 'Jesus said 'He who believes in me shall never die.' ' Your true voice is starting to come thru, nice and clear. Excellent.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Red93 for your thoughts. All good wishes.

Chris

[lightsong]

it is true Chris, specially that "tinnitus" You are speaking about here, it's his voice speaking to You from his dimension, and I am glad You believe in what You believe and don't care about anything or anyone, what's your heart know, it's the truth, and our loved ones connect with us in their own ways knowing we will feel it by heart not by what logic or anyone else says. I feel You dear Chris... Thank You for sharing this, it warms my heart❤️

[Chris Shaw]

Dear lightsong, many thanks for your thoughts. You are appreciated.

Chris