From One Coast To Another

An impromptu write as a tribute to Sir David Amess M. P for Leigh on Sea, brutally murdered yesterday. Written from Brixham and for three men murdered in Forbury Park a year ago, so close to home

down by this harbour
where old work boats gather rust
where the life style echoes simple
where there's little show or fuss

as the locals go about their day
my thoughts have drifted far away
to blades and blood in churches now
where good men die

and yet somehow
within a week or maybe two
the horror done the viscious shock
will then remind us that the clock
its hands slice through its bloodied face

on it goes it will not stop
no the violence will not stop
as I grow old I'm thankful for
the shelter given from past wars
my forebears fought yet conflict spreads

it seems it inches closer now
today my thoughts are with the dead
yes my thoughts are with the dead
upon my doorstep last year seen
and yet again the terror strikes

how once my life was brimful green
is tainted now the colours turn
my heart and soul are wretched blue
while on a church floor to the east
a stain is there it pools in red

Reviews

[M. J. Smith]

From these words, I gather that the murders happened on holy ground. That is the most heartbreaking of all. That Man would dare defile the house of God... I sense the heaviness of your heart and share it, if only for the loss of lives which fellow men should hold as sacred. For all that He has created is.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you MJS. So sad that this should occur. Really appreciating your visits.

Chris

[Kathy Mc Cathy]

A touching read , I am not familiar with this incident but you have my heartfelt condolences for this , a nice write
Love Kathy

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Kathy for stopping by. You are appreciated.

Chris

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

This is a poem Edgar Allen Poe would be proud of. A really enjoyable read.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Dale for that encouraging review. I appreciate you checking in and leaving your thoughts.

Chris