Moments

watch sunbeams play on water

with laughter in their eyes

remember little children

the ones that don’t survive

my arms reach out to hug them

too soon those moments gone

a cloud has drifted in the way

and blocked out all the sun

Reviews

[D. Mansfield]

I can feel your pain in this poem

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Danny. Sadly it is a painful write. I appreciate you feeling that.

Chris

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Chris... where have all the Flowers gone... along with smiles of yesterday. Will Ripples of Kindness play on the Rivers of Dismay. tenderly, Pat

[Chris Shaw]

So poetic dear Pat. Thank you so much for stopping by today. Every good wish.

Chris

[Robert Trakofler]

Few things hurt my heart more than when a child goes before their time:( I lost a niece to luekemia years ago and it still haunts me even after all these years you’re image of the clouds hit home for me

[Chris Shaw]

Hello Bunny, so sorry to hear about your niece. When children die, it is really hard on their loved ones. Many thanks for stopping by. Good to see you.

Chris

[Tumi]

It's a lovely poem on nature,
I loved it from the part of the little children to the last, its great

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Tumi, please you enjoyed my poem. All the best.

Chris

[Dylan Macadham]

You write 'Sadly Beautiful' so naturally and nature-ally, Chris, it's your Gift. Loved this :)

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much. Pleased you like this one. Such a nice review.

Chris

[Arundass TP]

Loved this poem. First line you wrote is really magical. Good work

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Arundass, pleased you enjoyed the poem. All the best.

Chris

[Lorry]

Reflections of things that bring a smile are often tempered with life's realities Chris and as we know, clouds darken even the brightest of days, which surprisingly today is one. It is often strange to be needing sunglasses in February, but I can live with that kind of glitch in the matrix.
Cherish the sunny moments while you can, as Lord knows how rare they are amongst the clouds.

[Chris Shaw]

Sunglasses in February. You are one lucky chappie:) Been cold and miserable here. Thank you so much Lorry for checking in. All the best.

Chris

[Betty Hermelee]

Dear Chris, perhaps a fleeting moment of sadness remembering someone who drowned in the water, a small child….the laughter of splashing against a cloud passing buy, a sad notion on an otherwise normal day …mementoes like that bring tears…..and perhaps a laugh or two….mixed emotions
lovely write Chris
warmly, B🌷🌷🌷🌷

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Betty, many thanks for sharing your thoughts. Lovely to hear your views. Yes mixed emotions here. The poem covered some sadness from the past. Hope you are well. All the best. 🌹 🌹🌹

Chris

[Betty Hermelee]

Always a pleasure Chris...
Warmly, B

[John the Baptist]

This one has the sound of grief, but there are no specifics. The poem seems to urge us to value our little ones because they can be taken from us in a moment. The last two lines may indicate the loss of a real child close to the writer.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much John for sharing your thoughts. I appreciate your time and your visit. All good wishes.

Chris

[Twilight]

"The ones that don't survive", reads with greater sadness; in the context of children being referenced. After all, they remain so very vulnerable; in so many ways.

It feels as if the writer, has a longing to hug and show fondness to children; but they are sadly no more.

A "cloud" bars the sunlight, as this writer seems blocked from expressing her fondness and care for those absent children.

When I first read this, it brought to mind the numerous child victims of natural disasters; such as floods etc. And, the grieving mothers; trying to cope with sadness in their eyes. Also, little more than fond memories of past tender moments; to help console them.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much Twilight for your comprehensive thoughts about my poem. I appreciate everything you said. All good wishes.

Chris