Where Shadows Dance

In appreciation of Robbie, my grandson

pay no heed to the miseries
in this woeful world if you wish
your happiness to fly as high
as a kite in windy weather

for happiness comes in tiny
parcels, little gifts that can make
your heart skip for joy and your
soul leap silently skywards

thank you Robbie for making
my day, for taking away the grey
doldrums that unexpectedly
barge their head around doors

those endless cups of camomile tea
flowers and all the fine scented
candles that ignite to throw fragrant
light in dark corners

how well that kindness shows its
face to me, equally how well polished
is that gleam of gold that streams
permanently through your dna

Reviews

[Lorry]

And Robbie.... When you grow up and have kids of your own and tell your gran that she's gonna be a great gran, if you say immediately and without pause that she's always been a great gran, I guarentee you she'll leave everything to yiu in her will 😀
Ps... Always eat your veg and take your hand out of there! 😀

[Chris Shaw]

Ha ha Lorry. There's method there in that advice. You are canny are ya not? Oh by the way, he loves his veggies too:) Happy Friday Lorry and thanks for checking in. The weather has gone psycho. Torrential run, blazing sun, on and off all day.

Chris

[Lorry]

Yeah, here too. Most public transport at a standstill because of flooding and accidents. But on the plus side, I'm standing under a tree drinking coffee from a flask and unless all the lakes that used to be roads dry up in the next 40 minutes, I'll be getting put up in a hotel for the weekend.
Fingers, knees and toes crossed is really hard to do while raindsncing btw 😀

[emmajoy]

Guess we have to get used to erratic everything these days'; maybe not hope for too much but grin like mad if gurt things happen!

[pearl]

This is beautiful! The idea of kindness is so appealing in this poem! It’s so light and positive

[Chris Shaw]

Dear pearl, such a beautiful name. Thank you for calling on my page and leaving this lovely review. Pleased to meet you.

Chris

[sonnie ibadah]

"...for happiness comes in tiny
parcels..." well put, beautifully written :)

[Chris Shaw]

Sonnie, your visit is most appreciated. Have a very happy Sunday.

Chris

[andrew mitchell]

Everyone plays a role in each and everyone's happiness and fulfilment and how each grows from the experience and remembers. Nice one Chris.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Andrew. It's a beautiful morning here, so must be nearing evening for you. Hope all is good with you.

Chris

[andrew mitchell]

Nearly 4.30pm still some light, and you stay safe.

[Chris Shaw]

You too Andrew.

[Phill Oz O'fee]

Great tribute to an attentive grandson! Funny how the young have a way of blowing away the 'grey clouds'.... nice write my friend... :-)

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Phill. The young have an ability to blow the cobwebs away. Thank you so much.

read moreThank you Phill. The young have an ability to blow the cobwebs away. Thank you so much.

Chris

[Miss Sharon]

(how well that kindness shows its face to me, equally how well polished is that gleam of gold that streams
permanently through your dna) How beautiful! What a lovely tribute to your grandson. I know he will cherish it. ~Sharon

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Sharon, thank you for your lovely review. I hope you are keeping safe and well. All good wishes.

Chris

[Jimmy Yetts]

Sweet, deeply insightful creation.
A truly loving and clever poetic declaration.
Robbie could not have done better in the gene pool lottery.
Daily, Grandmother Christine counts Robbie as one of her greatest blessings.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you kindly Jimmy for that lovely review. Much appreciated. All good wishes.

Chris

[Cyprian Van Dyke]

Beautifully explained and expressed and captivating title. tyfs

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much for the visit to my page. Pleased to meet you. All good wishes.

Chris

[Ladysue]

Oh Christine, what a special bond you have with him. Those moments are forever a treasure and wonderful blessing. I don’t have grandchildren yet but have heard they are a joy like no other. You express that beautifully.

[Chris Shaw]

They are a joy Sue, so I hope you too are blessed one day. Many thank yous for checking in and sharing your thoughts. All good wishes.

Chris

[Diane]

That is so sweet. Grandparents areswesome!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Diane for your visit. Pleased you enjoyed the read. All good wishes.

Chris

[Coyote Poetry]

A wonderful poem shared dear Chris.
"those endless cups of camomile tea
flowers and all the fine scented
candles that ignite to throw fragrant
light in dark corners"
I understand the above lines. I miss the coffee days where friends could meet and talk. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Coyote. Life is very insular these days I agree. More time spent away from people. Robbie lightens the dark corners for me. Keep well and safe my friend.

Chris

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome dear Chris.