Yo-Yo

(found in some old notes, a reflection on bereavement)

grief blots out sunlight
plays yo-yo with emotions
wrings out heart and soul

Reviews

[CRAIG A. THOMSON]

Hi Chris,
This is right up my street.
At first it appears just a simple verse, but for me, there is so much more inside.
Grief is indeed a debilitating emotion. Sometimes it makes you smile, sometimes it makes you cry, but mostly, it hurts like nothing on earth.

[Chris Shaw]

Hello Craig and welcome to my page. Delighted that you stopped by to leave your thoughts. Many thank yous.

Chris

[Abram Heron]

This is very insightful wisdom. Not what I expected by the title:)
I am new to the art of writing poetry but in school we wrote haiku and this was similar but I didn’t count 5/7/5. Is this a different type of poetry or the free verse?

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you for visiting my page. A warm welcome to you. Haiku/Senryu have 17 syllables over 3 lines, that is 5/7/5 . Hope that helps.

Chris

[willweb]

Definitely deep and a good find Chris. Playing yo-yo with emotions...damn do I know that feeling

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks for your understanding will and your constant support. Much appreciated.

Chris

[Mk.t.g]

I really like the first verse/line here, "grief blots our sunlight."
Its very relatable and heart-wrenching. The way you have incorporated grief and its effects into everyday things is commendable. Love your writing style
Mk.t.g

[Chris Shaw]

Your review is so encouraging. A big thank you. Know you are appreciated.

Chris

[Mk.t.g]

Your welome, Chris!
Kindly,