Unwavering

at times I hear her calling
where the foam of tides is lapping
where the seagulls hover daily
where my thoughts go gently sailing
to that black rock in the sea
there is calm upon the waters
and the silver threads in moonlight
cast a sheen upon the surface
it’s a place of perfect safety
so I drift there when I hear her
when her voice is heard in whispers
and I know that in her presence
there is peace and harmony

Reviews

[M]

I am more a person that is drawn to the woods than the sea but I do see the appeal of it for those that live nearby it. Everyone has their own special place that calls to them and the sea certainly appears to call to you. In this increasingly erratic world any place that gives one peace and harmony must be cherished. If the sea could read it would be very proud of this ode written on its behalf. Some lovely description.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Makhabat. I am drawn to water. That can be sea, rivers, lakes or anything larger than a puddle:) I appreciate very much your kind visit and review. We all need places of calm. Have a wonderful Tuesday.

Chris

[Neville]

there is a kind of foreverness that springs to mind as I read these words for the umpteenth time .. Neville

[Chris Shaw]

I think you are right Neville. There is foreverness here. Thanks for reading this one umpteen times. That is very much appreciated my friend.

Chris

[Soren]

This is a beautiful vision. I love that you have left the who that is her vague to me it is mother nature herself but it could be my mother's soul, a lost love, Mother Mary, Isis, and on and on for each their own interpretation. Lovely

[Chris Shaw]

Your review is lovely Soren. Pleased you could put your own interpretation on my words. I appreciate your thoughts.

Chris

[W. Barrett Munn]

Makes me wonder who or what you hear. Takes me to a place of searching for rather than finding. An interesting write.

Winston

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Winston for sharing your thoughts here. All the best.

Chris

[red93]

Fabulous Work Chris really Excellent.

In my earlier Poetry Publishing Career, I shared a Small Press Publisher with Dylan Thomas' daughter, Aeronwy Thomas. Happy Days ✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Tony for your continued encouragement. I appreciate you.

Chris

[willweb]

The movement of this poem really blew my mind. It looks innocent enough but start reading and run each line into each other and this poem sings to you. Wow, that was so cool Chris.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you will. Your reviews and your time much appreciated.

Chris

[jacob erin-cilberto]

an unwavering memory of perhaps a mother and her love.
I hear mine calling me to come in because it is dark...isn't that weird.
the kid in me still remembers.
This is a beautiful poem.
We miss them, don't we?

[Chris Shaw]

We do miss them J. Pleased you enjoyed this poem. The child in us remembers many things which I find increase with value as the years progress. Thank you fir your encouraging review.

Chris

[Chris Shaw]

Oops, sorry re typos.

[Ken e Bujold]

shades of Dylan T here Chris. Loved the visit as I always do

K

[Chris Shaw]

Hi Ken, thank you so much. I am of course a fan of his. Pleased you enjoyed your visit. Hope all is good with you.

Chris

[Andrew John]

There's unwavering peace and harmony in the words here, too. Thanks for a poem like this. I hear it callilng.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Andrew for your kind review. All the best.

Chris

[Julie McCarthy (juliesp..]

Beautiful tribute to your dear Mum
They never leave us

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Julie for your understanding words. Hope all is good with you.

Chris

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Chris... my Mother is always on my shoulder ... whispering of Earth where flowers and the scent thereof will always see me through. We spent days at the Ocean and walked along the Sand where Shells came in with the Tide. Your poetry is written in the Sand where memories are embedded in our Heart. The golden Sunset fades on the Horizon with mellow memories. tenderly, Pat

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Pat for sharing memories of your mother with me. Such beautiful ones for sure. All good wishes.

Chris

[Patricia Wedel]

🌊🌈⛈️🍉… there is a Song… “old men and old dogs…. and Watermelon Wine 🍷 hugs, Pat

[Chris Shaw]

Old dogs, children and watermelon wine. Checked it out. Happy to include old men. I’m very partial to one or two of them :) Thank you petal 🌺

[Patricia Wedel]

Shells and flower Petals... and Watermelon ... the days are softly fading on the Horizon of tangerine sunsets... by the way, I was watching the Country Awards on TV recently and there is a new song... "It wasn't what He did-- it was what He didn't do". It has a nice Beat and a realistic truth ... more so for some than for others. gently, Pat