Veils

be careful where you place your trust
like dust it falls on solemn ground
you think you’ve nurtured
friends and then
you find
that they’ve been using you

don’t let their shade
blot out your light
the sky won’t lose its summer blue
and neither will the midnight stars
hide their sparkling eyes from you

the flowers in your garden fair
they won’t turn the other way
and neither will the blackbird stop
to greet you with a song
each day

the lakes will always be a friend
the morning mists will lift and then
with clearer eyes without the tears
pick up the shards
begin again

and harbour not the shadows cast
for life’s too short for hurts to last

Reviews

[Robert Trakofler]

I have a sneaking suspicion that you are much like me when it comes to giving trust to others in giving yourself for the sake of hopefulness:/ I have nurtured the grounds of many a poor soul over the years but every now and again one of them blooms into something beautiful and makes the wasted efforts look so unimportant:) one or two of those efforts still sting me too but I try to focus on the good ones and let the burning ones shrink to a faint whisper:) well scrawled dear Chris

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Bunny, so right. Look for the positives rather than the ones who disappointed. Hope you are keeping well and a big thank you for stopping by today:)

Chris

[Lorry]

Hear hear Chris!
Plus, all that planning to make their death look like an accident and then disappearing the proof would just weigh on your mind and ruin the enjoyment you get from gazing lakeward and smiling... at all the ones who crossed you and whose bodies won't be found in their watery graves!
...... And that is why I shouldn't review until I've finished that Thursday murder club book! Pfft!
Next thing you know I'll hear someone tout once too often, behind my back in the queue at sainsbury's and before you know it I'll be on the front page of the news, with a no doubt terrible name, like the asparagus killer! 🙄
Right! I'm away to finish this book even if it kills me... or someone else! 😊

[Chris Shaw]

Lorry your reviews are so wacky and off the page, they always make me laugh. The asparagus killer has really caught my attention. I hope you are having a decent Bank Holiday weekend? Mine has been far too busy and I need to find time to slow down and relax. Make sure your Sunday is a good one. I trust that health wise, you are moving in the right direction. Many thanks for your visit.

Chris

[Lorry]

I am and I shall try to Chris, thanks.

[Einstein Noodle]

well done, Chris .. words to live by .. i especially appreciate how your poem points to points in nature that give us joy and comfort are not changed by the betrayal of another human being .. it's a great place to start to pick up those pieces .. i am reminded also of a verse from the Bible "But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you." KJV Luke 6:27-8 ;) great poem .. nature provides us with something concrete we can hold on to .. those songs of greeting from your blackbird ..

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Mr E. Pleased you enjoyed this write.Nature is always a healer. Your review, filled with wisdom. Hoping life is being kind to you. All the very best from this side of the pond.

Chris

[Einstein Noodle]

back at ya Chris ... i have beans boiling on the stove and the AC is working .. our last several days have been 100+ with soaking wet humidity ... Beauregard and i only go out before the sun comes up ... except for his potty breaks :)

[Chris Shaw]

Oh my goodness. That heat would kill me:) You take care ….

[duff]

As you get older you decipher who are friends and those who never show when it matters. I like it Chris.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks duff for stopping by to share your thoughts. You are appreciated.

Chris

[Soren]

A great message. Yes nature is always honest, people are not. An animal will let you know what they think of you. A person may or may not depending on what they think is in their best interest. The sky, trees, and rivers you can always count on to be there no matter what state they may be in they don't turn their back.

[Chris Shaw]

You sum up my poem perfectly Soren. A much appreciated review. Thank you so much for your visit. read moreYou sum up my poem perfectly Soren. A much appreciated review. Thank you so much for your visit.

Chris

[Weeping willow]

Nice write about truth in our lives as so called friends go passing by. Been there many a time, throughout my life. I guess that's why I have few friends. Don't always trust people anymore. ;-]

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Weeping willow. I feel sure that this poem will be relatable to many. All good wishes to you. Happy Sunday.

Chris

[Ken Simm.]

Been there, done that as they say but never been able to explain it as cleverly and as beautifully as this.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Ken for sharing your thoughts. Pleased you stopped by. Have a great weekend.
read moreMany thanks Ken for sharing your thoughts. Pleased you stopped by. Have a great weekend.

Chris

[Poet of the fall]

The poem in its entirety speaks of the hurt and grief that we all at some point go through, Yet there's always room to begin anew and a lot of beauty left to see. This was one heartfelt expression that you wrote :)
"the morning mists will lift and then
with clearer eyes without the tears
pick up the shards
begin again"

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts. Your visit appreciated.

Chris

[Relic]

So well said, Chris. You've captured my thoughts exactly.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Tim for the encouraging review. Much appreciated.

Chris

[carl]

Well expressed and structured , sound, sage advice, great closing
"pick up the shards
begin again and harbour not the shadows cast
for life’s too short for hurts to last"

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks for your encouraging review carl. Pleased you stopped by.

Chris