A Text Too Many

A Text Too Many

A Poem by Chris Shaw

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
.

© 2021 Chris Shaw


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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 :)

Posted 2 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

2 Years Ago

Thank you Neville Yes silence is golden at times and deadly at others. It seems I have a propensity .. read more
Neville

2 Years Ago


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

2 Years Ago

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



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

Posted 2 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

2 Years Ago

You are so right. Many thanks for your visit.

Chris
supernova_thoughts

2 Years Ago

You're welcome!


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 :)

Posted 2 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

2 Years Ago

Thank you Neville Yes silence is golden at times and deadly at others. It seems I have a propensity .. read more
Neville

2 Years Ago


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

2 Years Ago

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

Posted 2 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

2 Years Ago

You are so right Carola. Thank you.

Chris
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.

Posted 2 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

2 Years Ago

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

Chris
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.

Posted 2 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

2 Years Ago

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

Chris
JE Falcon

2 Years Ago

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

Posted 2 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

2 Years Ago

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

Chris
Lisasview

2 Years Ago

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

Posted 2 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

2 Years Ago

Many thank yous DIVYA. The muse gave me this one and I went with it. Reluctantly at first, but hey.... read more
Ayvid N

2 Years Ago

The poem is very relatable and beautifully rendered, dear Chris. It was such a pleasure to read and .. read more
chablis - not sure what this word means,
I did adore this write, has emotions.
nicely written and expressed

Posted 2 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

2 Years Ago

Chablis my friend is a rather fine white French wine. Happy you enjoyed this poem. Thanks fur all th.. read more
poetgurl

2 Years Ago

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

Posted 2 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

2 Years Ago

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

2 Years Ago

You're so welcome my friend.
What a fabulous true life recollection Chris, beautifully penned and thought out.
How very relatable your well-chosen words are, how we feel the ache with you totally. An absolute Triumph again.

Posted 2 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

2 Years Ago

Your encouraging and supportive review is so welcome Tony. Thank you.

Chris

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Berkshire, United Kingdom



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