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

[Davidgeo]

Never be afraid to feast, we all have less time than we think.

[Chris Shaw]

I find chocolate is more satisfying these days and thanks for the reminder about time running out:))

[davidwrites]

summer almost here Chris!!!!

[Chris Shaw]

It’s on its way. Can’t arrive soon enough. Thank you.

Chris

[Lorry]

Ah, if you take all the what could've beens you could make a daisy chain and have a real party picnic. We'll I could anyway. 😀
But hey, what do I know. I'm sitting in my penguin onesie eating dessert of mint choc chip soft scoop ice cream from the tub in my panda onesie, because I spilled soup over my penguin onesie at lunch! 😀
This probably happened before everyone had a phone in their pocket, before constant messaging, I mean instant messaging even existed.
Now it's impossible to lose track of someone, unless of course you tell them where the body is buried in the hope of a lighter sentence.
Ahh, the gold old happy days. I miss them! 😀

[Chris Shaw]

You and your onesies :) Love that you mention daisy chains. Yep, I used to make them. I think my eyesight wouldn’t let me now. As for the good old days, yep. I miss them too. Happy Wednesday Lorry and ta for stopping by.

Chris

[Rachel Fitzgerald-Feele..]

Ohhh a big cheers to the 'what could have been's' - our inquisitive minds playing them over and over!
Nicely written and expressed Chris.

[Chris Shaw]

Thanks Rachel, yes the mind can replay at times. But not too often I might add. Pleased you enjoyed my efforts.

[Weeping willow]

Such a beautiful moment expressed from your mind.Thinking if only I had gone. Life little nibbles come across your mind. Images are clear inside the words you speak. Nice Chris ;-}

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you dear Weeping willow.pleased you enjoyed this little poem. Hope you are well.

read moreThank you dear Weeping willow.pleased you enjoyed this little poem. Hope you are well.

Chris

[Poetic Beauty]

Wishing you had went on that picnic and the idea that swims through your mind is a beautiful scene of toes in the sand and a relaxing moment

[Chris Shaw]

Thanks for your thoughts PB. I’m sure we all have some what if moments that filter through our minds from time to time. I appreciate your words.

Chris

[Poetic Beauty]

Oh I have many but I try to quiet them

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Oh how sad...the picnic that never was...and who knows what might have been in that basket...maybe love.

[Chris Shaw]

Too late now j. Can only ponder on the menu. Still like picnics though on summer days. Thank you my friend for stopping by

Chris

[Soren]

I have heard that cold hands indicates a warm heart but cold feet? Yes it makes total sense in the sense of this situation. Memories and what if's in life are always in our heads. We will never know. This poem provokes many questions Chris with many possibilities but no definitive answers.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you my friend. Cold feet is an idiom for changing your mind or loss of courage. It can also mean cold hands, cold feet warm heart. Yes the poem creates what if situations.

Chris

[Neville]

My guess is that if he should he ever stumble across these words either by accident or design he would come over all unnecessary & then a fine old time would be had by all .. Cold feet warm heart don't they say amongst other things .. Neville

[Chris Shaw]

Well as long as he doesn’t pass out and need the kiss of life:) Cold feet of course is a change of heart or loss of courage. And yes, cold hands, cold feet they do say means a warm heart. You are spoiling me today Neville with lots of attention:) Four reviews. Thank you so much my friend. I owe you.

Chris

[Neville]

Nah ya don't, L'Oréal got it write .. N :)

[Amy R]

Oh what a lovely poem, though I sense a state of longing/ missed opportunity with someone special.
Very beautiful imagery and has a very nice flow & rhythm to it.
-Amy

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you dear Amy for an encouraging review. Most appreciated. Pleased you stopped by.

read moreThank you dear Amy for an encouraging review. Most appreciated. Pleased you stopped by.

Chris

[Amy R]

You're welcome, that's no problem stopping by!!