Tattered, Torn and Somewhat Worn

Inspired by my dear friend Jabob's Avatar - written some months ago

would your thesaurus tattered

well thumbed and torn

consider a companion

who's equally worn

battered and bruised

with the passing of time

despondent with life

in a state of decline

do you think that their shelf life

could benefit from

a friendship of sorts

as we both work our pens

do you think they would chatter

and natter like we

about the world's state

and our own poetry

would they adorn themselves freely

with garlands of flowers

drink to the rain

of past summer showers

reflect on the sixties

the years we loved best

before those old pages

eventually find rest

Reviews

[Dylan Macadham]

Wonderfully nostalgic, Chris :) ...I'm a big fan of Nostalgia.
I miss my old tattered thesaurus, now replaced with a finger-click; he's around here somewhere, buried in a cardboard box, maybe wondering how ole tattered me is doin'.
Ever seen Woody Allen's 'Midnight in Paris'? ...If not, I guarantee you'll love it. I watch it about every 6 months. ( ... Golden-Age thinking :)

[Chris Shaw]

Nothing wrong with golden age thinking :) I haven't seen Midnight in Paris, will have to search it out, thank you. Thank you again Dylan fir your lovely review.

Chris

[Neville]

there's nowt wrong with that, now is there .. sounds about write to this old fella ..... n no kidding but truly :)

[Chris Shaw]

You know I could buy a new thesaurus, but the old one, bought for 50 pence in a charity shop has served me so well. Even though the pages have loosened from the spine, I can't bear to part with it. Thanks Neville. Yes inspired by Jacob's thesaurus, that looks equally worn :)

[Lykos]

Love this poem! The words and the rhyming flow perfectly together.
Amazing work!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Lykos for the review. You are appreciated.

Chris

[Lisasview]

drink to the rain of past summer showers..Love this line..
Really loved this poem...
Was searching for something I had not read of yours dear Chris and found this...
Lisa, sunny now in Spain...

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you for checking this oldie out Lisa. That's both the poem and the poet. Pleased you have lovely sun. How that lifts the spirits. Roll on spring. You take care my friend.

Chris

[Lisasview]

You are very welcome..
Lisa

[slfisher89]

I like the personification; the ending gives me a warm glow; I can picture two lifelong friends enjoying each other's company.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much. I really like your comment on this poem slfisher89.

Chris

[Einstein Noodle]

love it! ... books poets make use of the most befriending each other up there on the shelf. ... it's an interesting thing to consider ... what companion for that thesaurus? .. a dictionary (boring) .. one of the greats??? (intriguing, alluring) ... something educational hmmmmmmmm (good possibilities) .. two poets in love ... similar backgrounds and age ... hmmmmmmmmmm i think keeping that one at the friendship level would be a wise choice .. i am not studied but i don't think many such loves are able to sustain the bonds ... wonderful tribute to your inspiration .. enjoyed your poem immensely .. love the personifications and images it brings to mind ... smooth natural flow and rhyme says i ... such grace and peace in your closing ... life, just as past experiences finds rest at last ... also love the layers in this ... thanks for sharing ma'am!
E.

[Chris Shaw]

Thanks Mr E. Just a fun piece about two old thesaurus propping each other up on the shelf. Pleased you enjoyed the read. Looks like you had fun with it :) Hope you are OK. All the best from across the pond.

Chris

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Wonderful poem, dear Chris! I doubt the kids even younger than myself would even have a thesaurus to hand nowadays, let alone know how to use one! I have seen Jacob's avatar and his thesaurus. It's certainly well worn and looks like he has beaten the hell out of a few ill mannered poems in his time! They are a wonderful resource to lean on so it's not surprising they end up so tattered and worn. I am sure two thesaurus' on the one shelf would get along just fine. Such an inventive piece, Chris. ⚘

[Chris Shaw]

Hi Jamila, thanks so much. Yes this is a nod to our friend Jacob whose thesaurus is as battered and tattered as my own. You are so right about kids today. My mind was having a creative day and I just thought those two old thesaurus who have the hippies and sixties in common would look better together. Shows they are being used :) So appreciate your lovely review. Have a great Wednesday.

Chris

[jennifer little]

great poem great write keep up the amazing work never stop writing

[Chris Shaw]

Many thank yous for all your reviews today Jennifer. I appreciate your time.

Chris

[poetgurl]

enjoyed the nostalgia in this write...
such a wonderful little gem here,
love how the words strike when i read this.
wonderful poetess

[Chris Shaw]

Such a kind review from you Lady K. Many thanks for the visit.

Chris

[Kim S.]

do you think that their shelf life
could benefit from
a friendship of sorts
as we both work our pens
do you think they would chatter
and natter like we
about the world's state
and our own poetry

There is just something about this part of your write I really adore,
this is so wonderful and creative

[Chris Shaw]

Your lovely review is so encouraging. Thank you so much Beckies.

Chris

[D]

This is so beautiful Chris....Such touching notes to a poet friend. Yes, two poets with their thesaurus....those well worn pages know their poets so well....their loves, lives and tribulations. You're such an amazing poet, my friend!

[Chris Shaw]

So pleased you enjoyed this one DIVYA. Yep, the old, well thumbed thesaurus has its place in poetry too :) Thank you dear friend for stopping by.

Chris