Eye of the Sun

(For Stuart Beattie Cullen, first anniversary, my brother-in-law)

as morning yawned

pale sun stretched out

sleep clung to fine cloud lashes

rock pond was dark

its surface still

no sign of welcome splashes

a perky robin came in sight

a visit unexpected

to quench his thirst

that little bird

thought he was undetected

you filtered through

a year has passed

like mist your soul has risen

while my sad sister's sorrowed eyes

have gained a lake like glisten

i'm sure your spirit sees it too

though waves of grief will soften

the love that binds the pair of you

is shatterproof and diamond bright

you're gone but ne'er forgotten

Reviews

[Neville]

an almost blindingly beautiful tribute & dedication combined and all encapsulated within a single poem .. I imagine Stuart Beattie Cullen was a fine man and will long be sorely missed .. I do by the way believe that visits from robins have a certain significance and can often sense the presence of loved ones whenever they appear ......................... Neville

[Chris Shaw]

Feel like you do about Robins. My brother in law, sadly missed by all of us. Taken by the covid snatcher at 67. Thank you for your lovely review Neville.

Chris

[knighngale]

there is two juxtopositionis, and I love it! The black water, the loss, the yawn of daybreak, that's fun! Great read, honey :D

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you for checking in to review.

Chris

[knighngale]

your welcome dear, :D

[Patricia]

Those wonderful waves of beautiful memories with warm imagery and warmer weather and all is coming to life, these are moments to hold on to. So beautiful Chris

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you my friend for stopping by. Your reviews akwats thoughtful and so very welcome.

read moreThank you my friend for stopping by. Your reviews akwats thoughtful and so very welcome.

Chris

[Dave Brown]

another beautifully done piece, one of so many
The imagery is camera like

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Dave. Pleased you enjoyed this one.

Chris

[Ken Simm.]

Finding a history in a morning moment. Thinking perhaps as she stands by the window and looks, really looks. Through her grief and hopes for tomorrow.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you for stopping by Ken. Sending you all good wishes.

Chris

[Re-Pete]

wow. beyond a soulful write. very emotionally stirring. awesome tribute. love your title and the visit from that bird is icing on the cake. wonderful piece. touching ... :)

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Pete. Hope all is good with you.

Chris

[cheyenne s garcia]

how beautiful this was to read. please add me as a friend.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Cheyenne. Will be delighted to send you a friend request.

Chris

[cheyenne s garcia]

sure! kindest regards.

[Lisasview]

Hi Chris,
What a lovely poem..it flowed easily..There are so many lines I love..so I can not pick just one..
I did not read the explanation you provided until after I had read your poem..
Gosh how very sad..Your sister saddened eyes..I wondered what that was about but now i know..
Yes, time (waves) of grief do soften..
This might be my very favourite poem of yours so far.
Lisa

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Lisa for such an encouraging review. You are appreciated.

Chris

[Lisasview]

I love our mutual love of poetry and our connection Chris.. you are most welcome..

[Patricia Wedel]

Like Monet”s Waterlilies painted in Colors of 💗 Love… Lavender blue… will linger through … Amen… Pat

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you dear Pat. I am very fond of Monet's waterlilies. In fact I have a lovely print on my dining room wall. Such a poetic response.

Chris

[Weeping willow]

Lovely write as the words paint a wonderful scene. ;-] enjoyable read.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you for stopping by Weeping willow. Good to see you. Hope all is well.

Chris