All We Were

a spontaneous write, muse is happy

he writes of stained glass
cathedrals and arcs
all that is holy
touching divine

while i without wisdom
do worship the sun
pulsating on fire
blazing in light

however our endings
when all said and done
will find us together
our future's as one

our mortal remains
whipped up by the wind
will settle when ready
on earth's failing crust

destined forever
in centuries from now
all that we were
fine blended in dust

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

All of us will become part of the earth again dear Chris.
"our mortal remains
whipped up by the wind
will settle when ready
on earth's failing crust"
I adored the above lines and the complete poem. Like a Alan Poe poem. Honest and worthwhile words shared.
Coyote

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Coyote for your thoughtful review. Hope your day is going well.

Chris

[Coyote Poetry]

A nice quiet evening dear Chris. You are welcome my dear friend.

[Lisasview]

Yes, your poem is oh so true dear Chris...and what is on the mind of many of us... We all want to enjoy today and not think about yesterday or tomorrow...easier said then done...especially for us...poets...
Lisa, out of our salt water pool..

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you dear Lisa. Your salt water pool sounds very inviting and if I had wings I would be on my way :) Enjoy.

[Lisasview]

And, you would be most welcome...
We do enjoy swimming nude..

[Chris Shaw]

Well, that would be a first for me :)

[Lisasview]

It is really so liberating to swim nude or be in a jacuzzi nude..of course just us...not with anyone else...

[Chris Shaw]

Ha ha :)) Enjoy......

[Lisasview]

We did😊🍷

[Chris Shaw]

👍🌹........

[John the Baptist]

Has the sound of two paths that ran parallel for a while, then diverged. The attraction must have strong though, for it is recalled quite fondly here. The last stanzas take the long view, that all things merge in time. Quite moving piece here.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you John. I appreciate your thoughts here. Pleased you stopped by.

Chris

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Chris… time eternal will be Poetry splashing on the Waves of Time. Cathedrals with Saints reflecting Colors of Rainbows… Poets will capture the Beauty thereof… gently, Pat

[Chris Shaw]

Dearest Pat, your response is so beautiful and poetic. Thank you so much from across the pond.

Chris

[Ruth Martz]

I really love this poem Chris. I enjoy your poetry

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Ruth, so pleased you are enjoying my efforts. That means it. Thank you.

Chris

[Stella Armour]

Stained glass and cathedrals always do something to my imagination, it sort of slows me down and makes me feel so humble .For yes, centuries from now ( will we still be here ?) we, and the cathedrals will be dust beyond the ether ...

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you dear Stella. I fear you might be right. The dust may arrive far sooner than everyone anticipates. Good to see you back on the board.

Chris

[Andrew John]

Lovely way to view you and one other in this way. Thank you. Several years since I was in Coventry Cathedral, which most people in the world will have heard of (I lived in Coventry for 18 years). Not a believer but can admire its much-loved stained glass. And, of course, there is the sun. We can use our imaginations and see it as a wonderful father.

[Chris Shaw]

Lovely review Andrew John. I have visited Coventry Cathedral. I very much like your interpretation of my poem. Thank you so much.

Chris

[supernova_thoughts]

Dust we are made of and dust we shall return to. Beautiful how you can state life!

[Chris Shaw]

supernova, I thank you for gracing my page and leaving a footprint, all best wishes

Chris

[supernova_thoughts]

You're welcome!

[Fabian G. Franklin]

All things in time, pass. We must find contentment in the now because tomorrow is never promised. If destiny bequeaths it, it shall be. In my opinion there is too much worry in tomorrow and too much regret in yesterday. But eventually, everything will be as it should. Or, as Bob Marley liked to sing, "Every little thing's gonna' be alright. Cheers to the happy muse. I enjoyed the read.

[Chris Shaw]

You know I just love that Bob Marley song. It is so reassuring. Thank you for your thoughts Fabian. Always welcomed and appreciated.

Chris

[W. Barrett Munn]

Very nice blending of ideas. A powerful message whispered.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much WBM. You are appreciated.

Chris

[Neville]

every now and then, one comes across something that makes one think blimey, that's bloomin good .. this is one of them Chris ....................................................................... Neville :)

[Chris Shaw]

Well, well, well. Three holes in the ground. Thank you Neville. Pleased you like this one.
read moreWell, well, well. Three holes in the ground. Thank you Neville. Pleased you like this one.

Chris