A Winter Passing

The price one pays in life for love

is grief, so when it grips you know

the measure and the depth of it

when passes on another soul.

It took a fall of winter snow,

its simple beauty pure and white

to break the numbness that I felt,

to let the tears flow gently down.

Those flakes of crystal doomed to melt,

were swirling, whirling, dancing free,

those quiet moments standing there,

alone and with my memories.

One door has closed, yet clearly now,

my eyes wide open and I see,

without a doubt I loved her well,

she was indeed a friend to me.

Author's Note

Critique welcome pleaseau

Reviews

[redd Brick Keshner]

Hard hitting first thought Chris! And the passing on of grief is quite connecting as well. And the beauty of a numbing snow to break the numbness of mourning is a sweet release whose momentary "life-cycle" does not hinder its free dance like the love that is afforded to those that roam the earth in their allotted time.
Frederick

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Fred's for giving this older poem an airing and reminding me of a friend of many years standing no longer with us. Your thoughts are very much appreciated. I have been very busy, I need to refocus on my poetry.

Chris

[Papaya]

Sometimes you don't know how much you love someone until they are gone. And your poem is beautiful Chris.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Ana. Much appreciated..

Chris

[Stella Armour]

a beautiful tribute to a dear friend. To be able to love we have to feel hurt in the passing of it, yet love is all powerful even in our grief and the hurt of its passing shows its depth.

[Chris Shaw]

Yes Stella, the hurt tells us how dearly we loved. Thank you for reviewing this for me.

read moreYes Stella, the hurt tells us how dearly we loved. Thank you for reviewing this for me.

Chris

[Kathy Van Kurin]

"A Winter passing"
Christine Anne Shaw,
The context of emotion is seen using the foundations of snow's pure beauty and its
movement within snow flakes. Your love for a sweet friend is something beautiful
seen within snow flakes melting and her passing. The reality of remembered life
and her love seen in this line which I liked:
"those flakes of crystal doomed to melt.
were swirling, whirling, dancing free,
those quiet moments standing there,
alone and with my memories."
Thank you for this lovely tribute to someone you loved,
but also to the hearts of all others who have seen dreams
pass or not come at all.
Blessings,
Kathy

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Kathy for your understanding and beautiful review.

Chris

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Your welcome. Life is so full of things that are just difficult. What a joy to have a memory of past life shared as this poem depicts. I guess that we all hope that we will leave some kind of legacy as you have shared here.

[S.zaynab.kamoonpury]

Wow u loved your mom in law, she must have been extra nice and loving to u. I don't luv mine that much coz she's too bossy and a perfectionist that I'm not. Your poem is superb in muse, imagery and feelings woven around her. 5****

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Zay, Zay. Yes, she
became a good friend to me. Not at first though, so keep working on it. Thanks for your review. didn't happen at

[Coyote Poetry]

Wonderful use of words and thoughts. Old fashion feel to the words.
"The price one pays in life for love
is grief, so when it grips you know
the measure and the depth of it
when passes on another soul."
The above lines. Old eyes and old mind view of love. I liked the flow of thoughts leading to realistic ending. Thank you Christine for sharing the amazing poetry. I enjoyed this one.
Coyote

[Chris Shaw]

I wrote this before attending a funeral for my former mum in law. She always remained a friend to me and we kept in touch over the years. Thank you for showing so much interest in my work. Always good to get readers.

[Coyote Poetry]

I loved your work and I was glad, you read my words this morning. I enjoyed your poetry and your thoughts. You are welcome Christine.

[Chris Shaw]

thank you so much.