Cold Feet

oh the times I have contemplated
the picnic that never was

played it out in my imagination
felt the breeze tickling
my exposed toes in the heat
of summer sun
as we graced the green grass
of the Derbyshire dales

the invitation though was real
and I am sure if i had caught
the train as I planned to do
my cold feet would surely
have had an exquisite treat
on that blanket
as I feasted on you
and sipped chilled chablis

Reviews

[Dylan Macadham]

I dug deep, and glad I did ...
...only you could take a Moment-Missed
and recycle it as lovely Memory Mist :)
Love your Title too!

[Chris Shaw]

Hello Dylan, so you have been digging into my secrets have you :) Pleased you enjoyed this one. I still think about the picnic that never was. Memory mist - I like that. Pleased you enjoyed this poem. Thank you for checking this one out.

Chris Shaw

[Dylan Macadham]

haha, they're safe with me.
You like Memory Mist? it's yours my friend :)
I enjoyed and identified with this one :)

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Chris... Picnics were very popular in the Fifties.... usually with Watermelon and potato salad and corn on the Cob with melted butter. Lovely nostalgia Fun.. hugs, Pat

[Chris Shaw]

Hello dear Pat, now your picnic sounds positively delicious and summer seems a long way off. Have a wonderful Thursday.

Chris

[red93]

Fabulous Chris - indeed all our lives are full of possibilities, some followed, some not - 'Seize the day'. Love the demure reflective tone you take with this Piece. Exceptional ✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Tony. I appreciate your thoughts on this older poem. Have a great day.

Chris

[Dave]

Chris - how many of us decry the missed opportunities life has afforded us? Getting older it's become a sad game, remembering many of the things I could or should have done. Thinking back to at least one time I could have changed my life forever. Yet? Would we, if we could?
Take care - Dave

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Dave. I think we ponder, but I don’t tend to regret. Really appreciate your thoughts and your kind visit. Hope all is well.

Chris

[Dave]

Chris - all is great thanks. I posted two short stories you might like.
Take care - Dave

[Andrew John]

Can be painful, mentally: having to think of something that will not, or may not, happen. In this case, didn't. More emotion from you. (Oh, and it's nice to read of Derbyshire dales; long time since I was there!)

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Andrew. One of the what ifs in life. We all have them. Some hurt more than others. I appreciate you.

Chris

[Mari' Emeraude]

A chance meeting never fulfilled. I've indeed had many of those and now play them out in my head, wondering how different things might be now had I followed my own 'picnic.' Funny how life tends to do that to us!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Mari. I agree, it is strange how these situations can play on our minds years later. Pleased you stopped by today. All the best.

Chris

[Fabian G. Franklin]

What chances are lost to us in foggy trepidation? But we can't rush in where angels fear to trod unless we are proving ourselves fools. In this case your imagined tryst might prove better than reality or memory. It made its way into poetry, after all. I enjoyed the read. F.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Fabian. It made a poem and I am at least thankful for that. Many thank yous for stopping by.

Chris

[Pete]

an uncorked masterpiece of verse. you've got it all going on here. such a picnic - all the superlatives would not fit in the basket. i doubt those feet will stay cold when cork flies.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Pete. Good to hear this poem meets with your approval. I appreciate you sharing your thoughts. Happy Sunday.

Chris

[Thomas W Case]

Superb work Chris. Great use of the senses. Fantastic imagery.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Thomas. Know your visits are appreciated.

Chris

[June bug]

This is such a wonderful write. really enjoyed this

[Chris Shaw]

Bless you for your kindness June bug. So pleased you enjoyed your visit. Have a good Wednesday.
read moreBless you for your kindness June bug. So pleased you enjoyed your visit. Have a good Wednesday.

Chris