Locket

inside your soldier hands
my silver heart
of sterling i am valued
more than gold
undo the tiny clasp
find you and i
the wealth lies in the
timeless bond we hold

i am the reason why
you fight to live
there’s nothing more of me
that i can give
our lips meet daily
in the desperate dark
come life or death
we’ll ne’er be torn apart

Reviews

[Soren]

Romantic to the core, this piece contains all the ingredients, the memento or locket, that brings memories, the presenting of danger in the soldier, the threat of death and the pledge that even this will not separate an eternal bond. So nicely worded.

[Chris Shaw]

Pleased you enjoyed this write Soren. Thank you so much for an encouraging review.

Chris

[MrBlack202]

Beautiful poem, the line " our lips meet daily, in the desperate dark" was something extraordinary.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much for your very kind comment. I appreciate your time.

Chris

[Simone Davis]

To me the first part was like someone was the locket rather then a locket and the love and joy that person felt and the ending I felt was the person trying to keep love through the darkness of lifes trials ..love how dynamic and interchangeable this poems is (hope their the right words)

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much for your lovely review. Apologies for not responding sooner. Have a great day. read moreThank you so much for your lovely review. Apologies for not responding sooner. Have a great day.

Chris

[berenongur]

This is truly a love at the edge of war and beautiful stanzas with deep meanings. It's perfect and increases my faith in love. have the best day

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much for leaving a review. I appreciate your thoughts. Have a beautiful day.
read moreThank you so much for leaving a review. I appreciate your thoughts. Have a beautiful day.

Chris

[Betty Hermelee]

A locket from one you love is cherished… romantic moments …looking back on enchanting times together….sweet memories that will last eternal…
a beautiful piece dear Chris
Warmly
B🌷

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you do much dear Betty 🌹

Chris

[Abhilash Hegde]

Beautifully done. eternally romantic piece. the bond we share with our beloved one is beyond expression, but this write does justice. thanks for sharing, Chris!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much. Apologies for my late response. I have been taking a break. All good wishes.
read moreThank you so much. Apologies for my late response. I have been taking a break. All good wishes.

Chris

[Abhilash Hegde]

No worries, Chris. Thank you for the comment. wish you a good time off and warm wishes, Abhi.

[Lore Keeper]

Very moving poem, i love the separate but together aspect of the piece.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much. 🌹

Chris

[Marie]

I love with passion this beautiful, poignant, heart rending poem, Chris. It is a wondrous tribute to a special soldier and all soldiers who died for our freedom today. What a very high price they paid, bless each and every one of them. Filled with love for that someone so special. I cherish the final lines which clearly state that in this life or the next NOTHING can ever keep you apart. Words straight from your beautiful heart to his. Though in Spirit, I know he never leaves your side. This poem touched my heart and mind in a very special way, Chris. SO heart-touching! A privilege to read, I thank you for sharing and wish you a very nice day to enjoy...

[Chris Shaw]

Your beautiful review warms me Marie. Thank you so much. Holding an old locket in my hands and letting my imagination take over got these lines writ. And of course thinking of all the soldiers who didn’t get back home to their sweethearts and wives in past wars. I appreciate your kindness. Enjoy the rest of the day.

Chris

[Marie]

Most welcome always, Chris. Thank you again for sharing your beautiful poetry with us. Wishing you a very lovely evening too, Chris and thank you also for your kind greetings...

[John Sullivan]

I really like this one Chris. I'm no stranger to those battlefields myself. I hope your soldier treated you well

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much John. A family treasure, passed down the line. I hope you are dealing with your own battlefields. Have a lovely day. All the best.

Chris

[John Sullivan]

Sentimental things are worth more than gold. I fortunate enough to have some belongings of my late maternal grandfather, who passed before I ever got the chance to meet him. Mine is a sentimental family, we do pass things down from one generation to another. It's nice. Cheers, Chris.

[Chris Shaw]

We do the same John. You can’t place a value on such items.

[John Sullivan]

You can't, it's true. I was talking to my mother yesterday and we spoke about our late uncle and his passing. The celebration of life. That's how we choose to remember him, and I think there's much value in that kind of remembrance... we do matter and we do make an impact in this life.

[Chris Shaw]

So very true:) Enjoy your day.

[John Sullivan]

You do the same, Ms. Shaw

[mou]

'...undo the tiny clasp
find you and i
the wealth lies in the
timeless bond we hold...'

I love how the essence and strength of love are depicted here. Love is humble and this poem speaks for it. It is rare to come across the sentiment of a 'locket' in nowadays poems. Beautiful 🤍
- mou

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you móu. Yes, lockets now a thing of the past, but they still hold their secrets. I appreciate you dear poet.

Chris

[Amy R]

Oh wow what a romantic little poem. I loved it, very nice.
-Amy

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much for a lovely review Amy. Have a great Thursday.

Chris

[Amy R]

You're very welcome, thanks & have a lovely Thursday!