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

[Sami Khalil]

Sad and heart-wrenching. I was so touched by the event and the wording which overflows with sadness. Such is life, short and full of tragedy. At least the narrator is taking it in realistic strides, with good perception and outlook.

[Chris Shaw]

Grief softens in time Sami. I know the rawness will not last. Writing about it helps. Thank you for your touching review. It warmed me.

Chris

[Sami Khalil]

I totally agree. You have to. You are welcome.

[Lisasview]

Dearest Chris,
The loss of anyone that is so close to you is difficult to bear.
Your poem is so so lovely..
I lost my mother to Alzheimers at the age of 85...she was so young....There is barely a day that goes by that I do not think of her.
By the way,
I was organising my poems and reviewers, etc...and I do not think you read Forever... I know you read Forevermore..
I think you might enjoy it..
Hugs to you from Spain my friend.. Lisa

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Lisa for your lovely review. Yes, loss takes time to adjust to. It will soften, I know that.

Chris

[Lisasview]

Yes, it does soften..and just takes time.
You are most welcome
Lisa, on the computer early, sipping my hot Cappuccino

[Ranger Kessel]

Lovely idea pie. To a loved one. You are best chris

[Chris Shaw]

Thanks Ranger for stopping by. Happy Saturday.

Chris

[Ranger Kessel]

Your welcome

[Betty Hermelee]

a lovely ode to your late mother. I can't remember a piece of my childhood, snuggled in your arms...to know the love in which i was embraced....but I embrace you in your death, your ashes, as you may not realize how much I loved you...did I not show you enough?
very poignant with a bit of sadness.
Best, B

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you dear Betty for sharing your thoughts about this poem. Written a few weeks ago before we scattered her ashes. Have a lovely weekend.

Chris

[Betty Hermelee]

Thanks Chris, you too!
Best, B

[John the Baptist]

I take it this is a memorial to your late mother. It is a very moving piece and very nicely rhymed. It appears you plan to spread her ashes on a body of water, which is a lovely gesture. From the sea we came; to it we return in the end.

[Chris Shaw]

Yes John, you are correct on all accounts. Thank you so much. Have a lovely weekend.

Chris

[Marvin Thomas Cox-Flynn..]

Wow Chris,

This beautifully written piece sound sadly of loss, but is very enjoyable from such a possible aspect ...

Marvin Thomas Cox-Flynn de Graham

[Chris Shaw]

Many thank yous Marvin. I appreciate your kind thoughts. Have a good weekend.

Chris

[Mauricio Montoya]

Wow I love this because it a love that may be gone but a love that's still lives weather now or ever more theses still hope to set you free.
Excellent write and thank you for sharing.

[Mauricio Montoya]

Sorry Typo there's still hope.

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Mauricio, thank you so much for your lovely review and kind thoughts. I appreciate you r visit abd wish you a happy weekend.

Chris

[Temperance]

Quite sad and lovely. This appears to be about your mom and the loss of her. She will be set free when you spread her ashes over the water. You’ve said all that in such a lovely way. Very nice, Chris.

[Chris Shaw]

So appreciate your kind thoughts here Temp. Many thanks for your visit and gave a good weekend.
read moreSo appreciate your kind thoughts here Temp. Many thanks for your visit and gave a good weekend.

Chris

[lightsong]

When your heart sings of/for your Mom, it sings and radiates with pure, genuine and divine Love. to say this is hauntingly beautiful, movingly gorgeous is little... You leave us with a memorial touch of beauty.

[Chris Shaw]

Dear lightsong, I love your new blue heart avatar but hope dear one it doesn't reflect your own emotions. Thank you so much for your kind and beautiful review. Have a happy weekend.

Chris

[lightsong]

awaaa! Thank You lovely Chris, I'm changing my avatar so much lately I don't seem to find something that I'm completely satisfied with, and don't worry my dear, Blue Hydrangea means gratitude, so this is a grateful heart 💙

[Chris Shaw]

That is lovely. Gratitude is more positive than sad. I think it is a very attractive avatar :)

[lightsong]

I think I will keep it for now :> from across my lake, "I am grateful to You" ~💙

[Chris Shaw]

You are a sweetheart. 🌹

[jacob erin-cilberto]

this brings tons of emotion to my heart , Chris...Second stanza,first line, I read as "its"---
the first two lines of the last stanza work so well to leave an imprint on the reader.
j.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you dear J, especially for the edit which I have now corrected and all your support and encouragement. Always appreciated. Have a great weekend.

Chris