Riding The Crest of a Wave

cradled in your arms
without a doubt i know
I can't travel that far back
though my heart song tells me so

soul pours forth its love
like a fountain overflowing
I embrace the ash of you
in silence not for showing

in birth i was your pain
in death you remain with me
until tomorrow's last farewell
when the tides will set you free

Reviews

[Lorry]

Don't know how I missed this one Chris, but beautifully written.
Gives me thoughts of how a woman brings us all into the world and the birth pain isn't the only pain they feel, but the pain of having to do better than the last generation did.
She did do an okay job though, didn't she? 😊
Beautifully penned, as ever.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you for that lovely review. Yes. She did well. Very well. Hope you have a great Sunday.

Chris

[D. Mansfield]

Beautiful poem Chris, motherhood is so multi dimensional, I only know bits and pieces of the complexity of mothers, motherhood. Losing a mother is like having the last of the safety nets removed, while walking lifes tightrope.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you for leaving such a touching review DM. I appreciate your words very much.

Chris

[John Prophet]

Wow beautiful heartfelt write!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you kindly John. I appreciate your visit and your thoughts.

Chris

[AYVID N]

I have a lump in my throat, tears in my eyes. Even after leaving, Mothers never leave. Its a bond that's eternal. You captured the essence of motherhood so completely, my friend. Her empty chair is a forever reminder of her everlasting love.

[Chris Shaw]

Your beautiful review is a gift DIVYA. Her presence is felt often. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts.

Chris

[Julie McCarthy (juliesp..]

Absolutely beautiful
Lovely write beautiful sentiments Chris

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Julie for leaving such a warm review. All good wishes winging their way to you 🌺

[Throwing Romeo]

I recently lived this
Poem... I could not
put words to it.
Glad you did.
Thanks for sharing
your look on life and beyond.

R.

[Chris Shaw]

I am so sorry you recently lived this. I know only too well how devastating it can be. It can also be very difficult to capture in words. This was a very spontaneous write. The lines just fell out of nowhere. I think my mum gifted them to me. Thank you so much R for a lovely review.

Chris

[Throwing Romeo]

So welcome..

[Soren]

Such great words in this metaphor. I loved the whole of it but the last stanza really stands out.
"in birth i was your pain
in death you remain with me
until tomorrow's last farewell
when the tides will set you free"
Very nice Chris

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Soren, I am thrilled that you like this little poem. That means alot to me. Thank you so much.

Chris

[duff]

I read this and laughed because your wisdom and delivery does that. Beautifully done.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you duff. You are appreciated.

Chris

[Stuart Munro]

Tho buried Death remains , like a tattoo on the mind

[Chris Shaw]

I like that, a tattoo on the mind. Thank you Stuart for checking in.

Chris

[Stuart Munro]

It’s a pleasure

[Neville]

Yes, this is without doubt a lovely bit o poetry .. absolutely and unconditionally filled with love .. One of those I know for sure you wish upon wish you had not been required to write, as yet that is .. but then, we each know upon know just how lucky we have been to have enjoyed a mothers love for as long as we each did .. and I do sincerely believe that that love transcends and otherwise goes far beyond that which we have known to date .. I am so glad I have bee n able to leave a little something of my own thoughts here Chris ................. Neville

[Chris Shaw]

Your thoughts are deeply appreciated Neville. Her loss has left a huge void. This, a spontaneous write, it just happened. Wasn't able to post it for a while though.

Chris