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

[Christy the Poetic Hear..]

I like the rhythm. Also, the intensity of the words makes me more curious about the back story.
Nice!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much. Pleased you enjoyed the read.

Chris

[Pryde Foltz]

We do write our own memories, edited down hopefully for ones enjoyment.

Some fabulous penning here:)

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Pryde. Pleased you stopped by. All good wishes.

Chris

[Gee]

Hmmm, so the secret to this poetry malarkey is to have a battered old thesaurus to hand. Well, that's me fu, ooops, nearly forgot myself then :))
Good wet and windy morning Christine

[Chris Shaw]

I have to say Gee, I don't use mine nearly as much these days as I used to. A thesaurus isn't compulsory for poetry. It can be helpful on occasions. Yes, good wet and windy to you :)

Chris

[Patricia Wedel]

Yes, dear Chris... they most certainly would be the best of friends.
When Roger my husband is in Dialysis -- I go to the St. Vincent de Paul
Thrift Store-- and search the shelves for Old Books in nooks and corners.
I discovered a dear friend "Thesaurus" and keep it close to me. It answers my many questions...
and gives me Confidence and Camaraderie. Love your poem and all the garlands and toasts to the Rain. tenderly, Pat

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Pat, I love old books too and a thesaurus can be like a friend. Finding new and interesting words can be an adventure. Mine is always with me. A Roget's version, had it for years. Tattered and torn it is. Thank you fior your loveky visit.

Chris

[Cyprian Van Dyke]

Your poem was a delight to read. You educated me with the word "Natter", thank you for that. I really liked the sentiment in your words. I'm sure the poem that inspired you to write this was equally good. tyfs

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Cyprian, thank you for your thoughts and for stopping by. You are appreciated.

Chris

[John Prophet]

Yup, time marches on layering wisdom and experience. Wonderful nuances that take time.wonderful write

[Chris Shaw]

Many thank yous John Prophet for stopping by and leaving a review.

Chris

[Dave]

Such fond memories you invoke. Interestingly I happen to have my own Roget's close at hand, though I don't refer to it as often as I should. You can tell, since it looks like I just picked I up from B Barnes and Nobel.
I'm sorry that I haven't been here for a while. I have been "foolishly" pursuing trying to get some of my work published. It seems like it's a lost cause.
Take care - Dave

[Chris Shaw]

Hello Dave, thanks for your review. Yes my thesaurus is a Roget's as well. A bit worse for wear. Keep plugging away with getting published. Take care,

Chris

[Fran Marie]

Awhh this is such a nice write up
Chris..a grand tribute to Jacob
and his old tattered thesaurus
I like "drink to the rain of. past
summer showers" so lovely

nice work ...

[Fabian G. Franklin]

Your poem is delightful and magical. Sadly, I haven't a thesaurus, tattered or otherwise. I had a Roget's back in high school and later an AP Stylebook in college. I do have an unabridged copy of Webster's dictionary in a leather bound three volume set but it mainly sits unused on my bookshelf. There's a huge maple leaf pressed between some wax paper in there somewhere. Perhaps my youngest daughter will enjoy thumbing through the dictionary some day. I enjoyed the read.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts Fabian. My old thesaurus is a Roget's. Well and truly battered it is. Pleased you enjoyed the read.

Chris

[augustus]

How I laughed when I read your splendid poem about your well worn and tattered Thesaurus. Mine is also in the same state. Tatty cover with pages curling! Well used and considered a loyal friend. I like your style of writing.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Augustus. Delighted that you enjoyed my poem. Appreciate you stopping by. All good wishes.

Chris