Snapshots of their Memory

Wishing all my poetry friends a wonderful Christmas. For those who don’t celebrate Christmas , my best wishes.

once upon a festive month
festooned for all the street to see
the fairy lights adorned a tree
and outside too the lamps were lit

this year the cheer is in the shade
the house is empty void of life
yet I recall the laughter when
those neighbours giddy in their prime
celebrated Christmas time
with friends and all their family

yet now their days have come and gone
no longer present is their song
though lovely in our minds we hold
the snapshots of their memory

Reviews

[John the Baptist]

Holidays have a way of making us recall special people who are no longer with us. The neighbors described in this offering apparently celebrated fully. It is right that they are well remembered.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you John. Couldn’t agree more. I appreciate you.

Chris

[andrew mitchell]

There will always be Christmas past but Christmas future seems quite lonely. Another fine write Chris. Like the uniformity of your work.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Andrew for leaving a thoughtful review. Much appreciated.

Chris

[Marvin Thomas Cox-Flynn..]

Chris,

sweetly written memories presented here as a worthy memorial tribute to those whom you likely shall never forget, but always remember ...

[Chris Shaw]

Such a warm review Marve. Thank you. I appreciate your words.

Chris

[Thomas W Case]

Stunningly beautiful. Fantastic work.

[Chris Shaw]

Thanks Thomas for an encouraging review. All the best.

Chris

[M]

Beautiful writing. I love the image of the last line. I enjoyed the read.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you for another very encouraging review. Pleased you paid me a visit. All good wishes.

Chris

[June bug]

This is beautiful, I enjoyed this write, the last stanza though feels kind of like
I wish this wasn't goodbye. Nicely expressed and written

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you June bug. Pleased you stopped by to share your thoughts. Happy Sunday.

Chris

[willweb]

This is a sad tale and makes me wonder ( I am weird like this) is the house sad because what used to be a festive time for it, is now just empty, cold and quiet. Nicely done Chris

[Chris Shaw]

It is sad because it is empty and a reminder of the hapoy that used to be. Thank you Will.

Chris

[John Sullivan]

Wistful. Fantastic alliteration btw.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much John for sharing your thoughts.

Chris

[poetgurl]

This is so wonderful and beautiful.
much enjoyed this write.

[Chris Shaw]

What a lovely thing to say. You are most welcome Plainly Meg. Wishing all good things for you.
read moreWhat a lovely thing to say. You are most welcome Plainly Meg. Wishing all good things for you.

Chris

[Ken Simm.]

A lovely memory poem full of all kinds of empathy. Excellent.
Happy New Year Chris.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Ken for all your encouragement. Happy new year to you too. All good wishes.
read moreMany thanks Ken for all your encouragement. Happy new year to you too. All good wishes.

Chris