Casting Out The Shadows

i do not fear the darkness
though i much prefer the light
while moonshine mid the scattered stars
are friends i meet by night

the sun’s rays on the garden
are a wonder to behold
dispelling all the gloom of shade
replacing it with gold

yet the flickering of candles
as they drip their life away
will usher in a peace of mind
whatever time of day

so surely what we seek the most
is a life of harmony
with those who hold us in their hearts
our friends and family

Reviews

[JessyJacob]

To the dearest Chris. Hope you are doing great. People are haunting me in dreams, that too they are fellow indians, i feel disgrace to them. They are like backstabbing me as they cant face me,
anyhow, i love and being loved by me is my whole purpose of my life and birth. He is really a God, his nature every other men envies,a dream boy to.women, for few he is like hot cake. For his caring heart, yielding everything of his' people wants to have him in their life as he is very soft and just listens, because most of men are like controlling, dominating, need women for social reason or either on bed. But he just cares truly from heart. A man such is like a kid, is more often missused by many for their advantage. I adore him, he knows.me very well. I dont hurt him and never taken advantage, he cares and adores me back as the lines you mentioned about sun, for the harmony they want to hav in their life

Loving you , 💙
Jessy jacob💙

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you for leaving love Jessy. Kindness is so important.

[Andrew John]

When friends are the scattered stars, and the scattered stars are our friends! Yes, this bring up memories. I do rather like the darkness. Do I prefer sunlight? Hmm. Anyway, some lovely thoughts here, Chris.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you dear Andrew and apologies for the late reply. I have been having a bit of a break.

Chris

[Andrew John]

Don't blame you, Chris. I've been breaking off a bit lately (funny in the head!), but, if there's a poem I can voice for you - and I'll alert Jacob - do let me know.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you my friend. I really appreciate that. Hope you are ok? Thinking of you and sending best wishes.

[Andrew John]

And again: many thanks.

[Lore Keeper]

Very well done Chris, this is by far my favorite of your poems. I quite enjoyed the balance of light and dark expressed herein and how both can offer something wonderful

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much for all your encouragement. Much appreciated. All the best.

Chris.

[Gee]

Couldn't agree more. Am now at a time in my life where the love of family and friends is the bedrock of my living.
Love the third verse :))

[Chris Shaw]

Thanks so much Gee. Family and friends are everything. Every good wish to you and yours.
read moreThanks so much Gee. Family and friends are everything. Every good wish to you and yours.

Chris

[Poetic Beauty]

A life of harmony, balance and peace is what many people seek and live bg for. I love the way you wrote this idea with the contrast from day and night.

[Chris Shaw]

Dear PB thank you for your kind response. Apologies for not responding sooner. I have been taking a break.

Chris

[Laz K.]

Wonderful imagery (the sun’s rays on the garden; the flickering of candles as they drip their life away) and a very life-affirming tone here. Also, it speaks of wisdom to acknowledge the shadows as they are an integral and unavoidable part of our earthly garden, and our psyche.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Laz for your encouraging review. Please accept my apologies for this late response. I have been taking a break. All good wishes.

Chris

[Tumi]

We all want a life of harmony with loved ones
a perfect poem to write

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much and apologies for my late response, I have been taking a break.

Chris

[Dave]

Chris, shadows provide a contrast between the beauty of the unfilled day and the moon and star-shining night. There is bountiful beauty to be seen and appreciated, and the love of family and friends makes it whole. Thank you for your insight.
Take care - Dave

[Chris Shaw]

So pleased this poem spoke to you Dave. Thank you leaving your lovely thoughts. Have a great Sunday.

Chris

[Dave]

Thank you - for us it's Father's Day and my younger daughter is coming over, Have a good day yourself.
Take care - Dave

[Chris Shaw]

Hope you had a wonderful day Dave.

[Tom]

Such stellar, sublime brevity, rhymes and flows of the reader's tongue so eloquently and indeed, thoough we do most of our activities during daylight hours, the night is not to be feared rather embraced when the world and skies above take on a contrasting but still charming allure... Yep, we all should appreciate these precious times, our families and friends as human lifespans here on earth like that flickering light of the candle ephemeral!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Tom for stopping by to leave your thoughts. Very much appreciated. Pleased you enjoyed this poem. All the best.

Chris

[Lonely Bunny]

I’m a bit late here, but your writing is so pleasant! The way this poem sounds, especially because of the rhymes, put a smile on my face. Thank you

[Chris Shaw]

Hello Bunny, how lovely to find a visit from you. So pleased you enjoyed this poem. Many thanks for stopping by. Have a happy Monday.

Chris