In Best Belief

(written four months ago and far from being resolved)

hearts weep in silence

eyes mist with pain

over and over

a record plays

when will we see you again

when will we see you again

my love

when will we see you again

when the last of birch leaves

flutter down

in a flurry resembling rain

till then my love

on hopes we cling

we'll sing a song of best belief

we'll sing a song of memories

and beg it's not in vain

Reviews

[mou]

'...when the last of birch leaves
flutter down
in a flurry resembling rain' -
You portray the emotions with this above line in such a vivid way, that I got completely carried away..
What a powerful imagery, dear Chris..
Sometimes, life brings some painful turns but with "song of best belief", this too shall pass, probably.
-mou.

[Chris Shaw]

Lovely, thoughtful review mou. Thank you for stopping by. It is good to see you.

Chris

[mou]

Always my pleasure..
-mou

[Davidgeo]

I thought everything already was in vain from birth for everybody... just to different degrees and such.

You always have good structure to your writing. It's somewhat admirable.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you for admiring my work. Pleased you like the structure.

Chris

[Fran Marie]

A poignant piece here
filled with best belief
yet doubtful ..one can
only hope for the best
or closure of a situation
that seems to be ongoing
well penned and expressed

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you dear Fran. I appreciate you. Happy Monday.

Chris

[Fran Marie]

you're s o welcome

[Melinda McQueen]

I like the gentleness and the longing in this. I also pick up a desire for something great. Well, I guess that is longing! lol Silly me. I like this.
Nicely done.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks minda for leaving a review and stopping by.

Chris

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Chris... the waiting... praying....
hoping for perhaps a miracle. It is lovely
to recognize miracles... and if necessary...
I pray that you will be blessed with a healing,,,
tenderly, Pat

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Pat across the pond, thank you got your kindness always. You are precious. Have a great Saturday.

Chris

[barleygirl]

Wow! This is quite a downer, for you! Despite the optimistic-sounding title, your poem gives off these overall vibes of being WAY too jaded to believe in a possible meeting again someday (how I am, so maybe that's why I read it this way) Fondly *smile*

[Chris Shaw]

Thanks Margie. A yet to be resolved situation causing much upset in my family. I appreciate you stopping by.

Chris

[Betty Hermelee]

Waiting for a safe return (from somewhere); your words are soft and a bit sad and nostalgic, all the memories we share in song and and "best belief"; and praying that this is not in vain. Love you choice of words for this piece Chris, and the repetition of lines makes it even stronger. A nostalgic write.
Best to you,
B.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you dear Betty for sharing your thoughts. Always a pleasure to have you stop by. Take care.read moreThank you dear Betty for sharing your thoughts. Always a pleasure to have you stop by. Take care.

Chris

[Betty Hermelee]

Always a pleasure to read too!😊
Best
B.

[red93]

Lovely nostalgic feel about this Piece Chris, and a Song-like resonance in the refrains. Eminently moving and catches just the right notes for an Autumn Day in England.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Tony for your encouraging review. Always supportive. I thank you again. Happy Monday.
read moreThank you Tony for your encouraging review. Always supportive. I thank you again. Happy Monday.

Chris

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I can see a whole family waiting for the return of a loved one.It's a painful waiting ....mixed with doubt !You portrayed it so beautifully ...I am touched!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you dear Sima for your lovely review and your kind heart.

Chris

[Kathy Mc Cathy]

Chris ,.lovely poems you have posted yesterday . I could truly sense the sadness,hope and the awaiting after the battle of whatever this guy was going to conquer .But every single emotion was felt and heard even in the silence of their hearts . Wonderful poem Chris

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Kathy your review is lovely. Thank you so much and for your appreciation of my poems.
read moreDear Kathy your review is lovely. Thank you so much and for your appreciation of my poems.

Chris

[Dave Brown]

I don't know the reason for this but hope it will be resolved
However, another well presented bit of poetry

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Dave for your hopes and for stopping by. You are appreciated.

Chris