Snapshots of their Memory

Snapshots of their Memory

A Poem by Chris Shaw
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Wishing all my poetry friends a wonderful Christmas. For those who don’t celebrate Christmas , my best wishes.

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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

© 2023 Chris Shaw


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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.

Posted 9 Months Ago


Chris Shaw

9 Months Ago

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

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

Posted 9 Months Ago


Chris Shaw

9 Months Ago

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

Chris
Chris,

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

Posted 9 Months Ago


Chris Shaw

9 Months Ago

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

Chris

Stunningly beautiful. Fantastic work.

Posted 9 Months Ago


Chris Shaw

9 Months Ago

Thanks Thomas for an encouraging review. All the best.

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

Posted 10 Months Ago


Chris Shaw

9 Months Ago

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

Posted 10 Months Ago


Chris Shaw

10 Months Ago

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

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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

Posted 10 Months Ago


Chris Shaw

10 Months Ago

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

Posted 10 Months Ago


Chris Shaw

10 Months Ago

Thank you so much John for sharing your thoughts.

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

Posted 10 Months Ago


Chris Shaw

10 Months Ago

What a lovely thing to say. You are most welcome Plainly Meg. Wishing all good things for you.
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A lovely memory poem full of all kinds of empathy. Excellent.
Happy New Year Chris.

Posted 10 Months Ago


Chris Shaw

10 Months Ago

Many thanks Ken for all your encouragement. Happy new year to you too. All good wishes.
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Added on December 23, 2023
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Chris Shaw
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Berkshire, United Kingdom



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