Forever My Darlings

on a glorious morning
my losses rise up
a choir of golden
they sing from blue sky

and though i am thankful
their faces aren’t blurred
today is for memories
there’s no time to cry

the decades since passing
grow distant it’s true
yet lingers that sorrow
it plays on a harp

its song pure and loving
as feelings don’t change
forever my darlings
the hem on my heart

Reviews

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Chris… the Hem of your 💜 Heart.. just a “touch” of a Darling’s Memory that is now part of your Spirit. Pat

[Chris Shaw]

They wouldn’t want my heart to be filled with grief, but the hemline of my heart sits nicely. Thank you dear Pat. Happy New Year to you both. ❤️

Chris

[Neville]

I can not recall a mourning song that has ever left me feeling more hopeful or optimistic .. of course, there have been many losses over a good many years .. indeed, some will always remain raw & painfully with me/us & regardless of how many times we may eventually smile and laugh since they first occurred some have nevertheless left the hem of my heart ragged .. poetry has already and shall continue to help me greatly .. more so the reading of others rather than my attempts to write it .. and particularly this time of year .. specifically new years eve is a time for reflection and remembering .. your 'Forever my Darlings' so much more than adequately sums the whole loss/grief thing up .. and so I thank you for that Chris and wish you n yours each and collectively a happy New Year ..

Neville

[Chris Shaw]

They are forever with us, but I know for a fact that though the losses still hurt, my departed loved ones tap me on the shoulder and say, live girl while you can.

You have no option, other than getting on with it. Thank you for your
review Neville. My Dad was a great optimist, I hope I have inherited some of his enthusiasm.

First day of the New Year. Trying my hardest to be optimistic for world affairs. Make sure yours is a good one Neville.

Chris

[Gee]

You have written what most of us will feel as this year cedes to the one loitering just around the corner. My thoughts will be with a few today, mum and Deb at the forefront.
If you are going out to get pie eyed and misbehave make sure you wrap up warm😎
Here's hoping 2024 is a kind one to you all:))

[Chris Shaw]

Thanks Gee. Yes, this time of year, we do think about those no longer with us. Going out with family. I won’t be getting pie eyed. Can’t stand that hung over feeling. Burg thanks to you for stopping by. Have fun this evening.

Chris
Chris

[jacob erin-cilberto]

No time to cry...
not now, but sooner or later those tears will come....
and they will soak the hem on the speaker's heart.
I felt this ....When Paula died, I cried so hard when I first of the fire...but at her funeral, I had no time to cry...too busy taking care of her mom, her boyfriend and her ex boyfriend....
Now as the years pass...her face is never blurred and my heart still aches...But I feel she watches over me...
j.

[Chris Shaw]

Dear J, I know how much you love and miss her. It was a tragedy that has hurt your heart ever since. May she always watch over you and your response here tells me of an aching heart. Thank you dear friend for your heartfelt review. It touches ne.

Chris

[Patricia Wedel]

A Garment of Light... when Roses were gathered by Angels...
who become our Guardians forever... Amen

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you dear Pat for another beautiful and uplifting review from you. I appreciate you.
read moreThank you dear Pat for another beautiful and uplifting review from you. I appreciate you.

Chris

[John the Baptist]

The passing of a year reminds many of us of things that are no more. Yes, "today is for memories," to feel sorrow for what has departed. Still, there's no time to cry, no need to be caught up in the past. We can keep our memories, but we can't let them keep us.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you John. Wishing you all the best for 2024 and beyond.

Chris

[NormaZ]

Wonderful poem Chris, I would like to point out this and that that I liked so much, but I love it all!

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks dear Norma. Sending you best wishes for the new year. May 2024 be kind to you.

Chris

[retreating ghost]

Hey Chris , this poem is beautiful
HAPPY NEW YEAR !!!
-from your darling

[Chris Shaw]

What a lovely response . Happy new year to you. May 2024 be kind to you. All the best.

read moreWhat a lovely response . Happy new year to you. May 2024 be kind to you. All the best.

Chris