When Words Bleed

Inspired

not since those final words
in Chidiock Tichborne’s elegy
read so many moons ago
a traitor or a martyr
take your pick

penned prior to his youthful demise
have these eyes of mine
suffered so
a water well busted by a hit

let me tell you this
tears dripped unrestrained
a poem penetrated tissue
of resistant pain

words pierced chamber walls
to make their mark

a poem adrift from all others
writ
touched every fibre of a would
be poet’s heart

Reviews

[AYVID N]

"a water well busted by a hit"

Dear Chris, You pack such emotion in those few, powerful words. Chidiock Tichborne...How strong the impact that poet left on you...with his words and his life story. There are those whose words contribute to shaping us, leave a profound impact on our budding, impressionable minds and he was one of them. I read him today and was so touched, myself. There's something tragic beyond words when a young life is lost. Thank you for this beautiful and unforgettable poem.

[Chris Shaw]

Dear DIVYA, your kind words and encouragement always spur me on when the muse is elusive. Thank you dear friend.

Chris

[Ken Simm.]

The glass is full, and now the glass is run,
And now I live, and now my life is done.
This is just a beautiful tragic tribute to a great tragic piece. Touching and intelligent in the extreme.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much Ken. Pleased you read his elegy. All the best.

Chris

[Arundass TP]

A beautiful poem so emotionally written.good work i

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Arundass. Your thoughts much appreciated.

Chris

[Daz]

You're a true poet Chris. I've just learned about Chidiock Tichborne through you. It's a great pleasure to read you.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Jodash for your kindness. A much appreciated visit.

Chris

[Richard M]

Dear Chris

Firstly, I'd never heard of Chidiock Tichborne before. Google told me about him, so thank you for bringing that knowing to me. Something I hadn't known before. Well written, and I can sense greatly your absolute passion for this poet. Well done!
Richard

[Chris Shaw]

Hello dear Richard. Pleased you looked him up. His elegy so very powerful. I appreciate your thoughtful review.

Chris

[Sharrumkin]

The last stanza is very effective.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you for your visit. Appreciated.

Chris

[Weeping willow]

Wonderful write filled with emotions of poets, said very well indeed, nicely written

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you for an encouraging review Weeping willow. I appreciate your visit.

Chris