Ghost Trains

Ghost Trains

A Poem by Chris Shaw

old songs strike a chord
gift briefly a home long gone
there lingers my soul

© 2021 Chris Shaw


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A lovely Haiku for us to read on my Eighty First birthday.
Music for our heart and soul... to be shared with my
Sweetheart and the breeze in the trees. Thank you
for sharing your inspiration.... lighting Candles one at a time... every hour...
would that take about two days ? lol. gently, Pat

Posted 3 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

3 Years Ago

How wonderful to have family visit and such a wonderful birthday bouquet. You must have had a marvel.. read more
Patricia Wedel

3 Years Ago

Yes... if I stand up and turn around, 81 becomes 18 ...
memories tucked away... truly, Pat
Chris Shaw

3 Years Ago

Ha, that's the way to do it Pat :)



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Ghost train rings a bell with me too, a trolley I see. --- Thanks Chris.

Posted 2 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

2 Years Ago

Pleased you stopped by. An old Haiku, out for an airing. Thank you Falcon.

Chris
Songs take us places,
homes long since faded to ghosts,
and we go gladly.

Ah, the past... How she haunts us, a child seeking attention. And we love her for it. Beautiful words, Ms. Shaw. Most evocative.

Posted 2 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

2 Years Ago

Thank you MJS. That inner child thrives. I was blessed, great parents and four siblings. The music c.. read more
M. J. Smith

2 Years Ago

And I am the hobo riding with you! you are so welcome, my friend.
Chris Shaw

2 Years Ago

:)......................
There is so much feeling captured in your lines here, music can evoke such powerful memories.

Kind regards

Lathe

Posted 2 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

2 Years Ago

You are so right Lathe. You can get transported in time so easily when music plays. This evening, I .. read more
They say Smells are potent Memory-bringer-backers. I say Smells take second billing to Old Songs.
...Jim Reeves, Patsy Cline, Elvis's ballads, strike my chord, take me home, linger ever sweetly.
Beautiful haiku, Chris! beautifully titled! :))

Posted 3 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

3 Years Ago

Yes, smells do evoke memories.
Mint sauce, roast lamb, freshly baked bread, Californian poppy.. read more
Dylan Macadham

3 Years Ago

Roasts, baked bread ...I'm back with Grandma & Grandpa again :)
Coal tar soap, sounds yummy!h.. read more
Must be a melancholy day for remembering. This was so lovely. I need a ticket for 2.

Posted 3 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

3 Years Ago

We are on the same wavelength :) I have just paid you a visit Cherrie. Same theme:) Thank you so muc.. read more
Cherrie

3 Years Ago

I know:) it is very exciting when you see you and another friend are on the same page at a given mo.. read more
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MCS
This is brilliant, thank you for sharing :)

Posted 3 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

3 Years Ago

Thank you so much for your review. Please forgive the lateness of this response.

Chri.. read more
This is absolutely beautiful, and full of passion and maybe even a hint of melancholy. It’s a haunting piece, too and those are often my favorite! A brilliant haiku I’m so glad I checked out.

Posted 3 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

3 Years Ago

Dear Colacat, thank you so much for your lovely review. My apologies for my late acknowledgement.read more
I loved your haiku about music, Chris. Beautifully expressed. I've noticed the connection between songs, and memories, many times too. Thanks for the poetry.

Posted 3 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

3 Years Ago

Thanks for that lovely review Carina. Much appreciated.

Chris
a long playlist crossed my mind as I read this genuine brevity.
thanks..

Posted 3 Years Ago


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Chris Shaw

3 Years Ago

I also have a long play list reminding me of many happy and sad occasions. Thanks Lale.

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What a sweet poem this is! Yes, songs and tunes surely strikes a chord deep inside. I prefer to listen song in a low volume sitting beside my window and all kinds of memory flashes in my mind... Your poem strike a chord in me also:)..... Take care

Posted 3 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

3 Years Ago

Thank you dear Sima. Music can transport you through time. Can take you back to lovely places and p.. read more

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