Transition

echoes from the past
empty rooms weep in silence
a new broom sweeps clean

Reviews

[William Michael Reeves]

Kind of feels like this Senryu is related to your Rendezvous poem. You swept up the echos and found something more to write about in the pile of past. I wanted to attach the two since Senryu is about the foibles of mankind and they seemed relative to each other.

[Chris Shaw]

Thanks Bill. The two poems were not linked in any way so I found your shared thoughts interesting. Thanks for reading.

Chris

[Red Brick Keshner]

The newness of the broom to signifies that first active act of having to move on, of the unknown and almost a replacement of an older mode of being and set of circumstances. But of course we cannot literally sweep away our past and our sorrow but it is a symbolic action of having to pick up and carry on as those of our dearly beloved would be requiring of us. Thanks again.

[Chris Shaw]

Thanks Freds. The new broom, very much representing moving on. How right you are, the memories though stay, and I am thankful for that. Have a happy Sunday.

Chris

[Scott Kris]

If it were so simple… yet it is, isn’t it?

[Chris Shaw]

Easier to sweep clean, not so easy to let the memories go. Many thank yous Scott.

Chris

[Lisasview]

Good morning dear Chris,
Seems forever since I have been on the site... my life just got way too busy...This time of year I am crazy with all the Art shows and Craft shows.. plus, we are still doing renovations....
I really miss reading, reviewing and posting.
This morning with my second cup of Cappuccino and before I go to practice piano i am on here reading and reviewing... By doing so it will help me get back into writing...
Your three lines are quite wonderful..each line makes one ponder... weep in silence... those words... wow wee
Missed you,
Lisa

[Chris Shaw]

Hi Lisa. I have had a little break myself. You certainly have been busy in the real world. Same here. There has been much to do. Lovely to hear from you. I also need to pick my pen up again. All best wishes to you in Spain.

Chris

[Gee]

This reminds me of the day we cleaned out mum's little apartment, bagging, binning, carrying and loading until all that remained were 2 forlorn adults and memories:)

[Chris Shaw]

You got this poem Gee. Such a sad experience to have to go through. Thank you my friend.

read moreYou got this poem Gee. Such a sad experience to have to go through. Thank you my friend.

Chris

[Davidgeo]

One day at a time. I think that's the secret to life. Living slowly.

[Chris Shaw]

Thanks for stopping by to leave a review. Appreciated.

Chris

[Alice Miller]

Oh, what a haunting, evocative piece. Simple and stunning

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you for stopping by to leave a review. All the best.

Chris

[Amber Stone]

thank U Chris for such great creative delivery, saying wisely so much
in just 3 lines, transporting us all each time reading by. loving it, letter by letter, sound by sound,
and whole images and meaning within ur poem. with love and sincere care,
Amber

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Amber, lovely to have a visit. Thank you so much. Hope all is good in your world.

Chris

[Brianna Brie]

Great Haiku. Speaks a lot mostly unspoken words. I suppose it leaves the imagination to fill in the blanks.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Brianna. I appreciate your visit and your thoughts. All the best.

Chris

[andrew mitchell]

Yes it’s that scenario of out with the old and in with the new. Lovely brevity Chris, fine writing as always.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you for stopping by Andrew. Much appreciated. All the best to you.

Chris

[Soren]

A beautiful and haunting haiku that leaves hope for the future.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Soren. Your thoughts are appreciated and most welcome.

Chris