A Losing Game

(A tribute on the 10th anniversary of her death, Amy Winehouse)

           somehow

.

it seems a tad distasteful

that raised wine glasses

       clink for amy

.

especially when her crusade

against alcohol addiction 

    became a lost cause

.

ten years gone while our

bluebird of happiness swings

    in its usual place

.

            suspended

from a central wooden beam

    over our summer deck

.

     in silent appreciation

as back to black plays its dark

              lament

.

     as lantern light flickers

honeysuckle vines shoot strands

        from beehive chaos

.

saluting the mistress of song's

        creative vowels

       in scented respect

Reviews

[Patricia]

Im not sure if I already reviewed this but don’t think I did. Amy was a rare talent that I adore! Many of her songs are in my playlist. Such a shame and broke my heart that she outwardly portrayed herself as ok with her choices when I am sure she wasn’t. It seems talents like this muse from the pain and recreate it over and over. A vicious cycle of addiction. This is an amazing write, a tribute actually to that sad beautiful talent

[Chris Shaw]

She was an amazing talent and her music lives on in our household. Pleased you enjoy her voice too Patricia. Thank you my friend.

Chris

[wordman]

sometimes we just can`t get the monkey off our backs,great tribute

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Ron. She had a huge talent, but sadly couldn't deal with her demons. Appreciate you stopping by for Amy.

Chris

[wordman]

you know that seems to be the norm,a fear of the stage type stuff or afraid ppl won`t like them so they drink and or drug

[sharonlee]

Poignant tribute to such a distinctly unique woman.
Echoes of sadness and the fragrance of fine wine.

I'm glad I quit 30 years ago. I recognised the destructive path I was on.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Sharon. Addictions can be a real downfall. Too late for Amy but well done you for turning things round. Takes courage, but it can be done.

Chris

[Dylan Macadham]

Poignant, wistful, sweet ...
You have a gift for painting word-pictures, rich in feeling, Chris :)
Dylan

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you for a very encouraging review Dylan. Pleased you stopped by.

Chris

[LostSage]

Very disjointed very mystical take me deeper into the woods show me the magic places I would love it I won't be afraid because I will hold your hand

[Chris Shaw]

Thanks for stopping by and leaving your thoughts.

Chris

[LostSage]

Have a superb day!

[Beccy]

She was always one of my favourites. So young, and so vulnerable in the end.

Doesn't seem like ten years Chris, how quickly time passes.

Beccy.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Beccy. A favourite of mine too. Find it difficult to believe ten years has gone. Hope you and your boy are doing ok.

Chris

[Betty Hermelee]

Even years later we still pay tribute to a singer legend who unfortunately died of alcoholism…..we can’t think of what could have… a life cut short… we can conjecture what could have been but to no avail…..a very sad death, the some of us still lament.
Well done Chris
Best
B.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Betty. Such a huge talent. Too young to pass. Have a good weekend.

Chris

[Betty Hermelee]

You too! Hurricane to hit the NY area…luck to be in NC!

[Corset]

This poem is a much more befitting toast for her-Salute!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Corset. An amazing talent, gone too soon.

Chris

[Corset]

so true, Thank you Chris for the lovely tribute for all her fans.

[Ruth]

Such a sad loss and time goes so quickly, such a voice shall be remembered though and echo on infinitely I think :) Nice change to see a dedication to someone gone but not forgotten :)

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Ruth. Appreciate you checking in.

Chris

[Suzanne Sonderleigh]

Hard to believe it’s been ten years. I love how you mixed your admiration of her singing and sorrow for her addictions. Great work!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Suzanne for stopping by. I appreciate your visit and encouragement. All the best.

Chris

[Anuja Sharma]

This reading shows the sadness, like something is missing/lost, some gaps are still to be filled. I can totally sense the emotions, the attachment for someone.
Such a nice piece Chris. Amazing work.
Regards,
Anu

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Anu. She was a wonderful singer/song writer with an exceptional voice. Died far too soon. There are many who miss her. I appreciate your review.

Chris

[Anuja Sharma]

You're most welcome.