Though Lovely Is Her Memory

Across the lea a north wind blows,

soon follows on soft swirling snow

to cover where the grass grows green.

Into the distance, there alone

and flanked between a wall of stone,

stooped low and twisted leans a tree.

Her branches bend, her branches ache,

caked heavy, burdened they will break

or wait for warmth to set her free?

Throughout the winter, chill and bleak

her ageing limbs are weary, weak,

and shiver in the biting cold.

Long gone those russets, gone the golds,

the rustle of October bolds,

in skirts that danced in autumn breeze.

Alas the verdant green in spring

will not adorn her frame again

nor will her blossom gently fall.

No living thing is built to last

like us this tree was doomed to pass,

though lovely is her memory.

Reviews

[Patricia Wedel]

Wa7f for. Cv. V Are d C CBC tvthg a C we es C. Hi Chris... I have no clue as to how this Strange Code appeared...
wish I knew! Sorry it took you down a “rabbit hole” like Alice in Wonderland.
Let us hope this does not happen again. Charlie Chan could not solve this Code! Tomorrow is my 🎉 Birthday.. so Life is precious to
me. My daughter will be on a Trip so she is having “flowers” delivered tomorrow morning April 23.. looking forward to receiving them. Stay young and Vibrant. fondly, Pat

[Chris Shaw]

Dearest Pat, I am intrigued by your response. I have been pondering for some time. It must be a coded message :) Or maybe a tree whispering in a soft summer breeze. My Dad would have broken the code by now being a wizz at maths and physics. Alas I haven't inherited his scientific brain. Sending love across the waves.

Chris

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Chris... I adore your description of a soft summer breeze. It must be a secret message from an Angel that knows many mysteries. Be still and listen to your 💜 heart. tenderly, Pat

[JENNY]

So true your poem always expresses one’s emotions in best way . Thanks for wonderful poetry Chris..

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Jenny for your encouraging review. Seasons best wishes to you.

Chris

[JENNY]

Your most welcome Chris.

[JENNY]

Your most welcome Chris . May you achieve your remaining goals by this year successfully.

[W. Barrett Munn]

This is quite the trip through the masterful use of iambic tetrameter to tell the tale. The snow is falling here, and my arms are growing weak.

Winston

[Chris Shaw]

Keep warm Winston and thank you my friend for your supportive review. All the best.

Chris

[Mk.t.g]

This is such a wonderful poem, Chris! Thanks for sharing it!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you my friend. I appreciate your thoughts.

Chris

[Mk.t.g]

You're Welcome, Chris!

[Neville]

we know all things must eventually pass .. but why do so many of the best things pass on our watch .. sadly this is such a good poem I feel for the loss as if it were my own .. and that is one of the things that makes you special our Chris.

Neville

[Chris Shaw]

What a lovely review Neville. Got me blooming blushing you have :)

Chris

[knighngale]

aww, love it very much. you mention aging, but it's an apparent gest. thing is, there is clarity, and I love that she had so much fragility, and that makes her woman, and transcending, great read! :D

[Chris Shaw]

Pleased you enjoyed the poem. Thank you for checking in. Happy you did. This is an older poem of mine.

Chris

[knighngale]

oh wow, well its a great one :D

[Patricia]

So loving and beautiful with wonderful imagery. Full of color, light and emotion… That’s poetry

[Chris Shaw]

Hello lovely Patricia. Pleased you enjoyed this poem. Tree's do it for me. Love watching them.

Chris

[Patricia]

Oh me too! ;)

[Ken Simm.]

This is such an emotive write. Filled with lovely visuals it really hits my centre. Obviously given your revcent tragic history it so apropos as well. A beautiful tribute.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Ken for that lovely review. Pleased you liked the read. All the best.

Chris

[red93]

Beautiful swirling imagery in this one Chris - excellent realisation of the metaphors, very poignant and moving.

[Chris Shaw]

Appreciate this encouraging review Tony. Thank you so much. Have a great day.

Chris

[Weeping willow]

Wonderfully expressed words, love the flow and the images left inside my mind, have such a wonderful gift. Keep writing ;-]

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Weeping willow for your kind comments. I appreciate your visit.

Chris