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

[Kerra]

I'm a big fan of Nostalgia, I sometimes use a thesaurus, depending on what I write or if i want to sound smart...LOL Enjoyed this write.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Kerra. I appreciate your thoughts and your visit.

Chris

[Sami Khalil]

An excellent throw back to those golden years of love, fun and laughter. I like the message too. Find someone even if they are not in their heyday of youth. You can gain maturity, wisdom and stability of life. It is never too late like they say.
I think friendship comes before true love.
Awesome!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Sami for sharing your thoughts. So pleased you dropped in. Be well and be happy.
read moreThank you Sami for sharing your thoughts. So pleased you dropped in. Be well and be happy.

Chris

[Sami Khalil]

You are muchly welcome dear Chris.

[Chris Shaw]

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

[Sami Khalil]

Javajavinga....

[Sami Khalil]

"adorn themselves freely
with garlands of flowers
drink to the rain
of past summer showers
reflect on the sixties
the years we loved best"

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you my friend.

[Sami Khalil]

"consider a companion
who's equally worn
battered and bruised
with the passing of time
despondent with life
in a state of decline"

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Sami.

[shadrach hah]

Hi Chris, it can be so wonderful to look back into our past, whether it be joyful or sorrowful thoughts. I lost my thesaurus years ago, well, it was actually my dad's.never got a new one. You never know, I may find it somewhere in the house. Loved the content of this one.

[Chris Shaw]

Hello Shadrach, many thanks yous for paying me a visit. I feel sure you'd like to come across that old thesaurus for sentimental reasons. I hope you find it. All the best.

Chris

[shadrach hah]

maybe one day, Chris. It would be nice.

[no tell writer]

Simply a wonderful nostalgic read, I enjoyed this

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Katzie for your thoughtful review and visit.

Chris

[Unspoken poet]

I miss the good ole days, This is so wonderfully composed...

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Kimmie for checking in and leaving a lovely review. All best wishes.

Chris

[Dave Brown]

A real winner
Oh, for those good old days

[Chris Shaw]

Thanks Dave. You are appreciated.

Chris