Lasting

Lasting

A Poem by Chris Shaw

for friendship is a cherished gift
it lifts, enriches, outlives time
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when death destroyed your beating heart
it cast a shadow over mine
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this morning as i sipped on tea
i swear i saw you wave at me

© 2020 Chris Shaw


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So touching piece this one, I just loved it. Friendship is a precious gift to treasure and cherish. Once a bond is created it remains with us forever. And no word can describe the void that lingers in our hearts when we lose that friend. I am quite touched by this.

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Chris Shaw

3 Years Ago

A very special friend Sima who sadly died at 46 leaving behind three young children. She lived oppos.. read more
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Dear Chris, your wistful and beautiful poem evoked so many feelings in me. What a hole in our hearts and lives death leaves. And so much death all around sadly. Your deft, gentle lines say not too much, but just enough to paint that picture and inspire those musings. The love that we have for our loved ones survives both death and time. It's what we keep. "this morning as i sipped on tea
i swear i saw you wave at me"...I have seen those waves too my friend.

Posted 3 Years Ago


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Chris Shaw

3 Years Ago

Pleased you can relate to this poem of loss Annette. If we still see them, then we are the fortunat.. read more
Chris Shaw

3 Years Ago

Pleased you can relate to this poem of loss Annette. If we still see them, then we are the fortunat.. read more
Well, I'm sure it's just a kowinkidink, but I am currently reading the sense of being stared at, by Rupert Sheldrake!
I'd write more, but keep being distracted and looking behind me, just to be sure 😉
Beautiful words Chris, remembering those who are still with us in our hearts.

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Chris Shaw

3 Years Ago

I take it that Rupert Sheldrake was someone special Lorry. She was to me. Thank you for checking th.. read more
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Some folk make our lives richer just by being there. I have perhaps 10 folk like this, luckily all fit and well.
A loverrly piece Christine

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Chris Shaw

3 Years Ago

Thank you Gee. Pleased you liked this piece. All good wishes.

Chris
Wow this is really beautiful and tragic. Loss plays tricks on the mind. Those we truly love and connect to are hard to let go. But always with us in our memories. Thank you for sharing!

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Chris Shaw

3 Years Ago

Thank you Broken. There are acquaintances and friends. I haven't lost a true friend yet. Death can .. read more
This is everything I never remember to say when trying for sentimental words. I have the utmost awe for people like you (& other poet-friends) having the magic to say something so brief, so simple, but capturing the reason why another person means/meant so much to you. To the recipient of such sentiments, its a feeling of being treasured that can't be described (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

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Chris Shaw

3 Years Ago

Thank you for that lovely review Margie. Most appreciated.

Chris
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So touching piece this one, I just loved it. Friendship is a precious gift to treasure and cherish. Once a bond is created it remains with us forever. And no word can describe the void that lingers in our hearts when we lose that friend. I am quite touched by this.

Posted 3 Years Ago


2 of 2 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

3 Years Ago

A very special friend Sima who sadly died at 46 leaving behind three young children. She lived oppos.. read more
.

3 Years Ago

So sad to hear this. Though her physical presence is absent but i know the eternal bond between you .. read more
I am sure that friend did wave at you from beyond.
I think they are always with us...My friend Paula still plays her guitar in my mind.
beautiful piece, Chris.

Shocked this has no reviews yet...How can anyone read this and not be moved to respond.
j.

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3 Years Ago

I was looking across the road at what used to be her bedroom window. She peeped out from behind the .. read more

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Berkshire, United Kingdom



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