After Dark

forgotten in a chipped clay pot

half hidden by composted leaves

beneath bare branches where in march

magnolias make purple blooms

there where all is darkly drear

where recent snowfall left its mark

a cluster of white bashful bells

in wintry coldness huddle close

a sign of growth a sign of life

galanthus flowers mid the rot

rebirth i hear my heart strings sing

Persephone brings news of spring

Reviews

[Helen]

Oh yes, joyful news of Spring! Message perfectly delivered Chris - an enjoyable and heartening read. I always think of snowdrops as being the first flowers of spring, but this year has been strange and I already have flowering primroses, crocuses and lungwort - plus some purple flowers around my front door (not sure of name) but no snowdrops yet!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Helen. Sounds as though your primroses and crocus have given you the lift my snowdrops did for me. We are in the last throes of winter and on the cusp of spring :)

Chris

[Patty Cicero]

A wonderful piece of work.

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Patty. Thank you so much for calling on my page. You are more than welcome. I really appreciate your kind words.

Chris

[Mel]

This season more than any other year, I am eager for spring! I hope the coming season reads this poem and is inspired to rush back to us faster than in years prior.
Beautiful words as always.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Mel. Good to see you checking in. All good wishes.

Chris

[Poetic Beauty]

The arrival of spring is always welcomed from me. I am not a lover of the winter cold or snow. I also dislike the lack of color

[Chris Shaw]

Spring is my favourite season too. The season of rebirth and wonderful colour after the cold starkness of winter months. I share that love with you and thank you for checking in to read this poem.

Chris

[Poetic Beauty]

You are more than welcome.

[Arundass TP]

Beautiful poem. Good work

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much Arundass TP. for your kind review. Good to have a visit from you. All the best.read moreThank you so much Arundass TP. for your kind review. Good to have a visit from you. All the best.

Chris

[Arundass TP]

Welcome friend 😊

[Sami Khalil]

I know you love Spring. I feel excitement in your words. Any signs of rebirth or new buds are welcome and appreciated. At least you are springing to action all year in poetry.

[Chris Shaw]

You are so right Sami. Spring is my season. I love it. Thank you for checking this one out. Alwats good to see you.

Chris

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome. Here it comes around the corner.

[Chris Shaw]

Yay :)..............

[Sami Khalil]

Cool beans, hot beans.

[Just Kim]

This is a wonderful write, not sure what Persephone is though. Wonderfully written and expressed

[Chris Shaw]

Persephone is the Goddess of spring. Many thank yous for your kind review Kim. Your visits most appreciated.

Chris

[Fran Marie]

A lovely uplifting piece
of poetry to read
while we're In.a
deep freeze of
icy weather and snow

waiting for spring
will definitely be
a welcomed delight

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Fran. Can't wait for spring to arrive after this miserable, cold covid winter. All good wishes.

Chris

[Lydia Shutter]

The tiniest signs of spring are so welcome when the weather is cold and gloomy. I love the mention of Persephone! Spring is just around the corner, Chris. What an uplifting write this is. Lydi**

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Lydi**. Pleased to plant some thoughts of spring for you :)

Chris

[Benita-Staebell M - Kin..]

We are well we are warm it's winter here in Iowa snow it's been 1° to 0° degrees in the day and night and was 26° degrees today just been where I'm relaxing more I hope your well friend.🙏💛❤


Beautiful my friend
I'm still writing and
I have new poems
ones for Valentine's day
and to my twin flame
Soul mate but just been
too tired to post anything
some time I will get around
to it stay safe and warm friend.


a cluster of white bashful bells
in wintry coldness huddle close
a sign of growth a sign of life.

[Chris Shaw]

Benita, such a delight to have you visit. Keep safe and well. Most of all get plenty of rest if you are tired. Best wishes to you and yours. I look forward to reading some of your new work when you get round to posting it. All reasonable with me and mine. Really appreciate your encouragement.

Chris

[Benita-Staebell M - KindredPoet]

Thank you dear friend I enjoy reading your work and we are warm thank you and I hope your warm as well take care 😊

[Betty Hermelee]

I can sense the excitement in your poem about the soon arrival of spring. Where I live, I’m seeing some little buds appearing even though it’s freezing here.... as you say a sign of life warms the heart...lovely Chris. Be safe always, Betty

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Betty. Looking forward to a new season with some warmer weather so I can get back out in my garden. All the best.

Chris