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

[keith]

me thinks you have thrown a log on the raging fire of the 60s
i have no idea if following generations have such strong connections to their worlds
this piece brings a thoughtfulness of respect to a time honored by a band of brothers and sisters
i must now go and find my old bandana!

[Chris Shaw]

I just love bandanas:) Thank you so much ABG for stopping by.

Chris

[Ada]

Very creative how you work a thesaurus in, as taking the role of doing what people do in social interaction.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Ada for your thoughts. Your visit appreciated.

Chris

[M. J. Smith]

Two old shoes in a cozy box? Sorry. Sometimes my twisted sense of humor gats the better of me! Love the nostalgia here. Reminds me to always learn from the past. Great poem.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much. Pleased you enjoyed the nostalgia. All good wishes.

Chris

[JE Falcon]

I'm going to be honest here, as I always try to be. This was brilliantly witty with its companionship theme.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thank yous. Your honesty greatly appreciated as was your visit.

Chris

[Patricia]

I have lost count how many of them I have gone through since I was a kid. Very clever write, I always enjoy reading your work. And the sixties well I was a kid born in 62 but I adore the decade, great music, movies and the clothes well- that’s to be debated as with all decades.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Patricia for leaving a review. Pleased you enjoyed the read. All good wishes to you.

Chris

[Ken Simm.]

I love this as I love all my old books, theasaurus included. It is all the more romantic to have the tattered paperback than to use the handy little app. You know what they say about nostalgia. It ain't what it used to be.
Excellent writing on an excellent multi layered subject.

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Ken, hope all is good with you. Many thanks for stopping by and leaving me such an encouraging review. You are appreciated.

Chris

[Cherrie Palmer]

I must confess I have replaced mine with a keyboard. Don't tell the Librarian.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Cherrie and for the smile. Pleased you stopped by.

Chris

Chris

[Lathen Griffiths]

There’s nothing I can say to this, it’s just beautiful, but ok I’ll try …

From the word go, I loved the idea of two people using the concept of books perhaps sharing a book shelf to decide if they would like to become companions, obviously understanding the metaphors involved, what I liked the most was them questioning, “shall we do this?” Are we compatible enough? Both with thesauruses, both with recollections of the sixties, maybe we’ll find out at a later date ;)
Wonderful.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Lathen for another thoughtful review. Pleased you enjoyed the read.

Chris

[lightsong]

sometimes I feel that Mr. Jacob doesn't recognize how much he is treasured here around the cafe, I am happy to see You've written something inspired and about him, though this wonderful wistful poem can be about many poets but I clearly can see it as a specific poem for Mr. J, specially when You mentioned the 60th, the last verse is warmly, beautifully haunting...

[Chris Shaw]

Dear lightsong, Jacob inspires so many of us with his writes. He also experienced the wonder of the sixties, a revolution in music, which I did too. His avatar with his thesaurus and the message made me smile. He has a great sense of humour too. Thank you for checking this one out. Sending love across the pond.

Chris

[Amber Stone]

wouh Chris, nostalgic and raw lines at same time, YET sensitive ones. i just love it! this is finally some free time for me (at office) to feel and give feedback. big hug, as always, from Amber. :):)

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Amber. Akwats great to have a visit from you. Be happy and well.

Chris