Blue Eyes, Blue Eggs, Lost Love

(Diamonds and Rust) Joan Baez, Bob Dylan romance

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

Reviews

[lightsong]

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.

[Chris Shaw]

They certainly did love each other and they made wonderful music together and apart. Thank you lightsong for checking this old poem out.

Chris

[Vol]

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

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Vol, thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and for stopping by. Pleased you called. I have been having a bit of a break from poetry. All the best.

Chris

[Vol]

Summertime...

[hiren]

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🥰😍💙💜

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you dear Jessy 🌹

[Arundass TP]

An in-depth feeling of sadness. Nicely written poem. Touched my soul.

[Chris Shaw]

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

[Arundass TP]

Welcome friend 😊

[Lisasview]

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

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Lisa, many thanks for your kind review. I do hope you are feeling much better. I too having been taking a bit of a break, but was delighted to find you here. Take good care of yourself.

Chris

[Lisasview]

You are most welcome. Life is so full of challenges.
I am actually going back into the hospital next Wednesday because my new knee is not bending as far as it should. They are planning on manipulating it but as it has been 8 months since the surgery the doctor is not sure this will work. (if needed this should have been done at the three month point) if this doesn't work then he will need to go into the knee and remove the scar tissue. Keeping my fingers crossed that the manipulation works. I am able to walk and use the elypical machine but I am in constant mild pain... Sometime it is more than mild...Anyway, I am back to writing... I did post a new one Waterfall Wishes...
All my best to you,
Lisa

[Chris Shaw]

I hope you don’t need further surgery Lisa. Fingers crossed. I am recovering from recent eye surgery at the mo. Taking it easy.

[Lisasview]

Oh gosh… getting old is a pain😍

[Thomas W Case]

Powerful work with beautiful imagery and emotion.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Thomas.

[Samuel Dickens]

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".

[Chris Shaw]

I hope you did pick up your guitar. I was thrilled by your review Sami. Haven’t been visiting wc much for a while. Lovely to find you visited me. All the best.

Chris

[red93]

Fabulous Chris with yr Baez / Dylan references. I love 'Diamonds and Rust' and it was one of my first Girlfriend's favourite albums. Exceptional ✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️

[Chris Shaw]

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

Chris

[♔ CrownedDevil &#..]

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

[Chris Shaw]

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

Chris

[♔ CrownedDevil ☾]

Your very welcome.

[Miss Sharon]

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

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Sharon. I appreciate you.

Chris