I Say Your Name

I Say Your Name

A Poem by Chris Shaw
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Mum Third Anniversary 1st Feb.

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there will be no mourning
only gratitude for memories
placed with flora in glass vases
cream tea roses and pink carnations
while on the mantle there will be
white candles scented
effusing bouquets of jasmine love

my mind will carry my heart
in thought flight to the west country
where the tides embrace Anstey’s Cove
and kiss the feet at Thatcher’s Rock
wild water washing away
the last days of suffering, leaving
images of you smiling and waving

© 2025 Chris Shaw


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another great write from your sensitive pen

i find difficulty in sharing your ebb and flow
the time for this and that writings is gone
the world is imploding the wars of our world is here as the s**t has hit the fan
trump is releasing his gestapo upon the free world
best to you
but OUR writes need address the great difficulties we face
today tomorrow and the days after
YES this is a call TO ARMS
may your gods have mercy on you

Posted 1 Month Ago


0 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

1 Month Ago

Dear Keith. Ever the warrior. My poetry is a sort of escape from the real world, on so many occasion.. read more
a lovely Hello to February, Chris, a thankful goodbye to January blues.
Happy Groundhog Day! ... Oh, Oh! Groundhog Phil 'predicts' six more weeks of winter!😮😟


Posted 1 Month Ago


Chris Shaw

1 Month Ago

Thank you Dylan. Now I’ve dealt with my January Shadows, so you can keep your Groundhog prediction.. read more
Dylan Macadham

1 Month Ago

this just in! Good News! Mary's (MCS) Groundhog predicts an early Spring!🐹
Chris Shaw

1 Month Ago

Ha, well done Mary.
This sounds so peaceful, nice one

Posted 1 Month Ago


Chris Shaw

1 Month Ago

Thank you so much. Pleased you stopped by.

Chris
Hi Chris, hope you are doing good, i would say have one apple, 2 manasamithram tablets 3 times after food, and slight walk in evening to make you little tired on wheels. I am a self healer with own treatment with doctors help in prescription.

I am curious, here the reviews indicate people are feeling about mourning with a appreciation. I dont understand what they are eating to make them think so.
Anyways, people care for people when they are alive once they depart what else you can do nothing , even you spend time in litting candle saying their names.
I would care for my people when they are alive not to miss anything which makes them happy. I just got chance to spend with my grand mother ,she is in her 85+ years, i feel her like a little girl of 1 year with her short steps, and when holding her chin to see her teeth, she just gives adorable smile, that was inspiration for me, though in this life people create problems, i just learnt from her you have to survive every step with a smile, God is with you always taking you ahead. I just fortunate to make her smile and relas take care of her at her last stages in life. I just flew here to hyderabad when i came to know she is at my parents place. She was thinking she could ever see me before she leaves, now at this last years.

Everything doesnt come like that, my things are already planned by God and timely happening is what happens, though and evil eyes plan crookedly to get rif off to make their benfits settling and achieving free pleasures.

But please make sure you are smiling with your son's jokes twice day that makes all toxins release.

I love you Chris.
Just forget about the people who left and for them they are happy always blessing us only to make us happy. Kindly dont feel bad about them.

-jessy jacob
I am with my husband and my son.
Have a great time ahead
With love.


Posted 1 Month Ago


0 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

1 Month Ago

Dear Jessy, thank you for your lovely review. I am pleased you are with your husband and son. My mu.. read more
JessyJacob

1 Month Ago

I see more concerns about Trump
I know he is not right person. Americans wanted him and it s.. read more
JessyJacob

1 Month Ago

Everyone should focus on their own country how much you use other country and if help nowadays peopl.. read more
this is a peaceful, heartfelt write. I enjoyed this write.

Posted 1 Month Ago


Chris Shaw

1 Month Ago

Thank you writergurl for your thoughtful review. All the best.

Chris
Ah, and this poem also a loving tribute to her ...

Beautiful images and writing Chris .

Stella

Posted 1 Month Ago


Chris Shaw

1 Month Ago

Thank you dear Stella for your kind thoughts. Miss her but no mourning any longer.

C.. read more
This is a peaceful and heartfelt poem. The flowers, candles, and the sea creates a memory never forgotten. The last line is especially touching, leaving a sense of love and remembrance. A beautiful tribute, Chris!

Posted 1 Month Ago


Chris Shaw

1 Month Ago

Thank you Martiya for your lovely review. You are appreciated.

Chris
Fabulous Chris - and so good that you have such fond memories of the beloved West Country. I am now in my 55th Year of living in and around Bristol, the Capital of the West, and for choice I really wouldn't live anywhere else. A lovely tribute to yr dear Mother. Exceptional ✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️

Posted 1 Month Ago


Chris Shaw

1 Month Ago

Thank you so much for your lovely review Tony. Very fond of the west country.

Chris
We do reflect on the happier times that helped to shape us more and more, the further we move away from our youth and upbringing and your words here say it all to the woman who helped make you and become what you are.
Beautifully captured Chris.

Posted 1 Month Ago


Chris Shaw

1 Month Ago

Thank you Lorry for your lovely review. Hope you and Katie had a lovely Sunday.

Chri.. read more
This is a beautiful way to remember someone after they have departed this earth. It is beautiful and eloquent and soft without being deeply mournful.

It is more calm and peaceful with a slight upward turn of the lips remembering them smiling and waving.

Posted 1 Month Ago


Chris Shaw

1 Month Ago

Many thanks PB for sharing your thoughts. Pleased you enjoyed my tribute to my mum.

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Poetic Beauty

1 Month Ago

An amazing tribute it is!!

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Chris Shaw
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