Blue Eyes, Blue Eggs, Lost Love

Blue Eyes, Blue Eggs, Lost Love

A Poem by Chris Shaw
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(Diamonds and Rust) Joan Baez, Bob Dylan romance

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joannie struck a chord
sang the saddest of songs
of a revisiting ghost
when the moon was full

she sang about bobbie
in soulful soprano voice
diamonds and rust, lost love
a haunting of sorts

she sang that his blue eyes
were bluer than robins eggs
i remember those eyes
knew it to be true

and though i had never seen
a robin's egg, one was hidden
for sure in a nest in the ivy
outside our back door

for the robin  diligently
entered with juicy grubs 
when it was safe to do so
when no one was looking

until one morning i found
on the unforgiving ground
a fledgling, pathetic
cold in its half made vest

i watched the distress
of the returning bird
heard its anguish
saw it take off for good

my thoughts caught joannie
was she pushed from the nest
or did she fly away
of her own accord

© 2020 Chris Shaw


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soulful, heartwarming and sad... your words flow like a song dear Chris, I don't know details about Joan and Dylan but from your poem I feel as they did love each others but couldn't always stay together, more like loving the state of their love rather than loving each others closely.

Posted 3 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

3 Years Ago

They certainly did love each other and they made wonderful music together and apart. Thank you light.. read more



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Chris,
When we pay attention to the little things that intrude on our consciousness, especially the traumas of life, we are expanded, and not just for the moment. Your robin gave all it had, and it was not enough... a truism that speaks to every life. Hospice workers often report that their patients regret more the things undone than the mistakes they made... and we never really know the full consequences of the our actions.
Vol

Posted 2 Months Ago


1 of 2 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

2 Months Ago

Dear Vol, thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and for stopping by. Pleased you called. I hav.. read more
Vol

2 Months Ago

Summertime...
Des rangeela, rangeela.

How are you mom?
I know you miss your brothers. I am also missing my cute brother too.
But my husband is enjoying with his sister.

Happy Rakhee day Atthamma.

Lot of sweets sending you with hugs and kisses.
Jessy Jacob
With love🥰😍💙💜

Posted 2 Months Ago


0 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

2 Months Ago

Thank you dear Jessy 🌹
An in-depth feeling of sadness. Nicely written poem. Touched my soul.

Posted 2 Months Ago


Chris Shaw

2 Months Ago

Thank you Arundass for a lovely review. Pleased you stopped by.
Arundass TP

2 Months Ago

Welcome friend 😊
Good morning dear Chris... yes, it is me back....or at least making a sincere effort of returning... really been such a difficut two years.
Love finding your interesting poems and I am always a sucker for metaphors and I found them throughout your poem.
I also always love a story and yours is such a good one..
My best to you,
Lisa

Posted 2 Months Ago


Lisasview

2 Months Ago

You are most welcome. Life is so full of challenges.
I am actually going back into the hospit.. read more
Chris Shaw

2 Months Ago

I hope you don’t need further surgery Lisa. Fingers crossed. I am recovering from recent eye surge.. read more
Lisasview

2 Months Ago

Oh gosh… getting old is a pain😍
Powerful work with beautiful imagery and emotion.

Posted 2 Months Ago


0 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

2 Months Ago

Thank you Thomas.
This is just marvelous. Outstanding. The first record album I ever bought was one by Peter, Paul, and Mary. The second was Joan Baez/5. I've always loved her, and still do. She was just recently on stage at the famous "Newport Folk Festival"--a place where she and Bob reigned queen and king through much of the sixties. I love the birds analogies used--they fit so well. Now I shall pick up my guitar and play "Diamonds and Rust".

Posted 2 Months Ago


Chris Shaw

2 Months Ago

I hope you did pick up your guitar. I was thrilled by your review Sami. Haven’t been visiting wc m.. read more
Fabulous Chris with yr Baez / Dylan references. I love 'Diamonds and Rust' and it was one of my first Girlfriend's favourite albums. Exceptional ✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️

Posted 2 Months Ago


Chris Shaw

2 Months Ago

I have that album too Tony. Thank you so much. Have a sunny Sunday.

Chris
Such a tragically beautiful poem. Love the write and thoroughly enjoyed the read.

Posted 3 Years Ago


0 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

3 Years Ago

Thank you CrownedDevil for your visit and your thoughts. Pleased you enjoyed the read.

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♔ CrownedDevil ☾

3 Years Ago

Your very welcome.
Beautifully written and though sad it is viable and causes me to think. Thank you for writing this! ~Sharon

Posted 3 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

3 Years Ago

Thank you Sharon. I appreciate you.

Chris

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Chris Shaw
Chris Shaw

Berkshire, United Kingdom



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