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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Sad.....but at least you know your worth, good writing.

Posted 3 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

3 Years Ago

Thank you light and ashes for stopping by.

Chris
light and ashes

3 Years Ago

You're welcome
What this means to me is that a breakup is never really gotten over. The scar is there, and when that text message comes, we are made conscious of it. An invisible hand moves over the invisible scar on the heart and sighs. If that love was strong enough - dangerously strong - the speaker would perhaps consider replying even though it could mean another disillusionment. I think about such situations daily, so I can relate.

Posted 3 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

3 Years Ago

Thank you Laz for your thoughts and relating to this poem. I think there is much truth in what you s.. read more
Memory lane with a drop of hurt and movers on the way. Dagger words hitting hard. I like it Chris.

Posted 3 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

3 Years Ago

Yep, you summed it up well duff. THank you for your read and the visit.

Chris
A haunting piece that had me wanting to know more about what caused this sadness. Though it probably is best to be left unsaid and wander in our minds. A wonderful poem Chris thank you for sharing.

Posted 3 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

3 Years Ago

Thank you Carlos. I appreciate your thoughts and you stopping by. All good things.

Ch.. read more
dear Chris... your poem is so soft and emotional...
there are many stories to be told... and a breeze in a tree
can be a reminder. Finding Peace is usually under the shade
of a Tree. I wish I were more Noble; but at least... I can now
feel God's Grace in Nature. truly, Pat

Posted 3 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

3 Years Ago

Thank you dear Pat for stopping by. Sending love across the wsves.

Chris

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Ah yes. There are always those who appear after you almost forgot what a bad decision that was. Your poem lets this unfold naturally & understandably. It has been my experience that it's always a bad idea to go back when these summons arrive (((HUGS)))

Posted 3 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

3 Years Ago

Thank you Margie for sharing and for stopping by. You are appreciated.

Chris
Hi Chris, Curious, I looked up "Chablis" for a description ... dry and sharp.
...just like his note, and I Imagine just like him, and I don't mean Sharp as Smart.
Choosing to Ignore in such a situation takes Strength, I hope you felt a tearful sense of appropriate pride in yourself and your choice :)

Posted 3 Years Ago


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Chris Shaw

3 Years Ago

Smiling at your response and the description of chablis. An acquired taste, I never got used to. Man.. read more
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Sometimes it's best to not answering any such text....when you know the outcome is zero or it will take you to that uncomfortable past once again.You know yourself best and thus you moved on ...no need to look back!

Very Nicely penned....

Posted 3 Years Ago


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Chris Shaw

3 Years Ago

You are so right. Sometimes you can't go back over old ground. Thank you dear Sima.

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this sounds like a romance gone adrift
Too often it does bring at least one tear

Posted 3 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

3 Years Ago

I think we've all had broken romances to contend with. Thank you Dave. Appreciate your visit.
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Berkshire, United Kingdom



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Albert, my paternal grandfather introduced me to Tennyson when I was nine. I have loved poetry ever since but did not attempt writing a single piece until I was 40. It's never too late to try somethin.. more..

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