She Walks Through The Veils

A lyric for lovers of folk music

there's no need for shivers

there's no need for fear

her visit is friendly

she loves you my dear

when she crosses the centuries

to break through the veil

she does so with loving

though the telling seems stale

there's something about you

your spirit your face

that lends to her calling

though she leaves with no trace

her silence misleading

her aloofness not meant

for she died for her darling

and her death was well spent

so when you next see her

just ask for her name

so the spirits can guide you

and you'll know why she came

acknowledge you know her

and away she will go

though her memory will linger

yet her presence won't show

Reviews

[lightsong]

Definitely it flows like a song dear Chirs. a fairy? this is the first thing that comes to my mind, though she can be a muse, an ancient loving soul. Could it be even a truth or a revelation. Who cares when the result is sweet and gently loving as this :> there is a tender allure through your lines as we read.

"there's something about you
your spirit your face
that lends to her calling
though she leaves with no trace"

love these lines 💗

[Chris Shaw]

Dear lovely lightsong. This is about a haunting. A ghost of a departed soul who has lost her way. Pleased you enjoyed my lines and I so appreciate your visit.

Chris

[lightsong]

Oh! How sad she was... it seems she was searching for someone... who can feel her, nothing more...

Good Evening Beautiful Chris 🥰💓

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

I like it. A very POEsque poem.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Dale for checking in with your thoughts. You are appreciated.

Chris

[Coyote Poetry]

Wonderful words and story shared in the poetry.
"acknowledge you know her
and away she will go
though her memory will linger
yet her presence won't show"
I hope one day to catch-up with people missed. I did like the above lines. Thank you dear Chris for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Chris Shaw]

O really appreciate your thoughts. Pleased you enjoyed this one. I like folk music. I don't write lyrics often though.

Chris

[Coyote Poetry]

I love the folk music too. Remind us about things gone and coming dear Chris.

[Chris Shaw]

It does, thank you.

[...]

The veil at Europe can be symbol for funeral or wedding. Or here can be use like for both like symbol for sweet bitter taste of life. I think few weeks ago i discover on Youtube English folk band Spirogyra . I don't know if you know them but they have very simulate haunted lyrics. It's kind of sad but not disturbing but beautiful. Yes we can trace it here some old English folk and myths. That last stanza make open ending. Maybe is everything just happy end. It's kind of un clear if this is happy or sad. Like walk in between dry land and sea. It's strange but i like it.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Martin. Neither happy nor sad, just a puzzle as to why she should visit.I very much like folk music. I do not know Spirogyra, but will make a point of looking them up. I like your take on my words and the feelings they gave you.

Chris

[AJNJ]

People cower at the prospect of spirits but have we thought they might also crave love? After all, its just another plane of existence, another physical dimension. And they were once human too. So how can the basic element change? Barring a few malevolent ones, most of us are eternally creatures of love. I loved this fascinating poem.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Pestonjee. That is a lovely thought, that they return because they crave love. One to keep in the mind. Thank you so much by sharing your thoughts. Always welcome.

Chris

[AJNJ]

It's my pleasure always, dear friend.

[Ken Simm.]

A ghost of someone who had a supreme effect upon you? Once saw my Grandfather after he died. this strikes me as family legends and I like it for that. Listen to Lisa, Lisa by Cat Stevens. Similar vibe. A sort of legend/folk song and very English.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Ken. It was a visit to a friend of mine, not me personally. Just relating what happened and putting my own spin on it. Interesting what you say about your Grandfather. I will make a point of listening to Lisa, Lisa. I was a huge fan of Cat Stevens many moons ago, but can't recall this particular song. Good to see you here.

Chris

[Laura Kate]

So interesting. At first I thought it was a quality about the same person that was catching up with herself, hence the aloofness and silence. However, 'she died for her darling' had me thinking of an actual death. It troubles me a little that we may not know her name, and if we cannot ask for her then we won't know why she came, nor would we be able to acknowledge her. I think she might be a feeling. A secret, perhaps.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you LouBelle, she is an apparition who visits a friend. She is unknown. She needs to be asked who she is :))

Appreciating your visit.

Chris

[Laura Kate]

I understand now... thanks for letting me in :)

[Chris Shaw]

You are welcome :)

[emmajoy]

You certainly can put your hand to anything, Chris, even the lilting flavour of an English/Brit born folksong : ' .. ask for her name - so the spirits can guide you - and you'll know why she came.. '

Not the green lady not the right time.. not wiccan nor wild. Intriguing - a myth by chance or continuity? Just read again, amazing foot tapping metre, tho restrained.. great lyrics. Good way to start the day. Happy Thursday, Chris.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Em. Pleased you appreciated the rhyme and meter in this lyric. A very happy Thursday to you too.

Chris

[emmajoy]

Folk music is a shared interest with quite a few friends in here and off! You could start or continue a new career, Chris,

[Chris Shaw]

Ha, thanks Em. I'm a bit old in the tooth to think about that :))

[emmajoy]

Music makes for a long life, Chris. x

[FJ Davis]

Haunting--literally.
The ghostly legend of a mysterious woman who died for her love.
Not a bad way to go.
Impressive work, Christine!

[Chris Shaw]

Many thank yous FJD and for your encouragement. Much appreciated.

Chris

[Dave Brown]

I doubt it's my face and I know it's not my checkbook so I'm thinking its a case of incorrect identification
But it is a very enjoyable bit of rhyme and read
Chris

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Dave. No you don't have to worry. It's not you she's after. Your cheque book is safe. Pleased you enjoyed the read.

Chris