Gifting

(For Jacob facing heart surgery today, Neville raising funds for his very poorly young niece and any other of my poetry friends in need of special thoughts, they are yours)

calm the lake this winter morning
low the stare of watery sun
regal are the six swans gliding
graceful willow trees glance on
for my friends my thoughts are given
for the trials that they might face
on their days throughout their living
grant them wisdom strength and faith

Reviews

[Annette Pisano-Higley]

“for my friends my thoughts are given
for the trials that they might face “
How beautiful and compassionate your thoughts and words are dear Chris. I will join and say amen to their serenity and healing energy. Praying for all here whom you have caringly dedicated this beautifully written work. Thank you.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Annette for your visit and your thoughtful review. All good wishes to you.

Chris

[W. Barrett Munn]

Every time I read one of your significant poems (which this is one) I feel the embrace of your paternal grandfather and those poets of long ago whom you studied by not studying. Lovely creation, Chris.

Winston

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Winston. Every now and then I slide back into rhyme. I just can’t help it. I appreciate you.

Chris

[W. Barrett Munn]

I think we should write the poem as it is given, as it is written, and whether or not it rhymes or follows a form is not a choice but a condition imposed.

Good is good regardless.

Winston

[Pete]

gifting indeed. a heartfelt prayer in your beautiful, supportive words.
fantastic -

low the stare of watery sun
regal are the six swans gliding
graceful willow trees glance on

your thoughtful words and images lending graceful support ... :)

[Chris Shaw]

Many thank yous Pete. Thanks for stopping by. Have a good weekend.

Chris

[willweb]

A beautiful and soothing poem filled with hope and faith. I was told about Jacob's surgery and join everyone on here with keeping him in my thoughts. Wonderfully written Chris.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you will. Let’s keep him in our thoughts.

Chris

[Lisasview]

I really love the way your poem moved with such grace and rhyme..
Lisa

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Lisa. I appreciate your kind thoughts.

Chris

[lightsong]

You are the Graceful Gift my dearest, beautiful and elegant, peaceful and full of faith exactly as your Gift Poem here. how happy and warm I feel when I see the wonderful friendships around the cafe. Thank You so much for writing sincerely... I pray these trails to end for both of them soon, their hearts to shine with smiles once again. Love You💕

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you for your kind and thoughtful review lightsong. 💐

[D. Mansfield]

thank you Chris, this is so nice. Jacob and all the others that are carrying more than their share today, will be in my prayers and in my thoughts.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you DM for sharing your thoughts.

Chris

[Soren]

Chris such a nice flow to this poem. Its rhythm calms, glides, and is graceful enhanced by these words. It ends with a wonderful wished blessing.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you for your kind words Soren.

Chris

[Ayvid N]

Our dear poet friend Jacob is in my thoughts and prayers. Thank you for these beautiful words, dear Chris. Just what we needed and I draw such comfort from them.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much DIVYA for your kind thoughts.

Chris

[andrew mitchell]

Nice wishes Chris. I hope all goes well with J.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Andrew.

Chris