A Text Too Many

out of the blue

from the forests of time

a message was left

it would be good to talk

.

concisely short

a bullseye dart

pointed and poisoned

it grazed on my heart

.

nostalgia it carried

on a cool autumn breeze

i remembered how once

i was brought to my knees

.

so what do you want

from your fine Surrey garden

maybe the chablis is

seeking my pardon

.

on a warm afternoon

i could easily be swayed

except i recalled

i was dumped and betrayed

.

so i chose to ignore you

and didn't reply

yet not without wiping

a tear from each eye

.

Reviews

[Neville]

this is unusually good but not at all unusual .. and I don't mean that you just wrote a bloomin good bit o poetry .. its good to talk and from both a personal and professional perspective, I am acutely aware that so many problems start from the moment a silence is first conceived ..................... Neville :)

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Neville Yes silence is golden at times and deadly at others. It seems I have a propensity to keep my mouth shut when most women can't close theirs for love nor money :) I have to confess I have since spoken to the subject of this poem who was fortunate enough to be my first husband :)

Chris

[Neville]

I take it I can stand down then and a hit is no longer required :)

[Chris Shaw]

:)...............

[In Em's Wonderland]

Sometimes silence is a response...perhaps it's better to not be sucked back into the chaos, just push it to the side and ignore it. Betrayal can be tough, especially when it comes to being in love...betrayal destroys everything and often it's difficult to come back from. Things can be said that aren't meant...giving undeserved attention to one who never deserved it...betrayal of any kind is a dagger to the heart & it cuts deep...

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you for giving this old poem in my archives an airing. Your response is incredibly meaningful. Giving undeserved attention, to one who never deserved it, rings so true. Blessings for the visit.

Chris

[supernova_thoughts]

Sometimes it's just better to move on even if it hurts now.

[Chris Shaw]

You are so right. Many thanks for your visit.

Chris

[supernova_thoughts]

You're welcome!

[Carola]

again a lovely poem
some people in life you just have to let go for your own survival.
cheerio carola

[Chris Shaw]

You are so right Carola. Thank you.

Chris

[Relic]

I think that pretty much says it all. They only want something when they do that, be it woman or man. The motive rader should go up in that kind of situation for anyone who is wise.

Nice one, Chris.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Tim. Sorry for my late acknowledgenent. All the best.

Chris

[JE Falcon]

And this is why I don't keep my old number when I change phones. :) --- Seriously, this was a good solid poem with lots of past memories peeking out as it went skillfully along to its meaning. Well done.

[Chris Shaw]

So sorry Falcon for the oversight. Better late than never :)

Chris

[JE Falcon]

No problem, the same has happened to me lately. :)

[Lisasview]

Oh my this gave me chills..dear Chris.. probably my favourite of all the poems I have read of yours thus far..
Actually, brings back memories of my past...
I just went back to read it again..more chills...
Lisa

[Chris Shaw]

Sorry for the oversight Lisa. Better late than never. Have a good weekend.

Chris

[Lisasview]

No worries.. We all get crazy busy..
You too have a wonderful weekend.
Lisa

[AYVID N]

A stunning poem on a past love and its betrayal. A returning love is never a harbinger of good things. Dumped and betrayed sounds so cruel and crushing and yet to them it all appears to be so casual and fine. The concise dart was meant to mislead again and I'm glad the poet let it fall by the wayside. Beautifully written, dear Chris.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thank yous DIVYA. The muse gave me this one and I went with it. Reluctantly at first, but hey.... You are so supportive.

Chris

[AYVID N]

The poem is very relatable and beautifully rendered, dear Chris. It was such a pleasure to read and review! 🙋‍♀️💕

[poetgurl]

chablis - not sure what this word means,
I did adore this write, has emotions.
nicely written and expressed

[Chris Shaw]

Chablis my friend is a rather fine white French wine. Happy you enjoyed this poem. Thanks fur all the reads.

Chris

[poetgurl]

not a problem

[Lale]

Not even the warm afternoon aura swayed you to reply. You're so
strong dear Chris.
Thank you for sharing.

[Chris Shaw]

It was tempting, but who wants to stir a hornet's nest :) Thank you dear Lale. So nice to have you call.

Chris

[Lale]

You're so welcome my friend.