The Summer of ‘49

(teenage kids)

a claustrophobic journey in
a packed coach of day trippers

find sweethearts posed for a
snapshot moment on Southend pier

the heat of a burnished summer sun
not lost in Kodak monochrome

he with his sweater over a shoulder
casual in white open collared cotton

she with away day hair tousled and fair
a radiant smile focused on his eyes

she has found her ever after with a
penniless uni student of physics

he has found his soul mate and a mother
to a future brood of contentment

theirs was a match made in the stars
foundations of a home built to last

Reviews

[FGFRANKLIN]

Heavenly shades of romance and young love when the heart is alive in every nerve and the mind is seduced by youth. You can feel the nostalgia like a scalloped edged black and white photograph and the almost warm breeze from that summer's day. What a wonderful trip into the past.

[Chris Shaw]

Your review is a gift Fabian. Thank you so much.

Chris

[Dave Brown]

this takes me back to enjoyment taking place on a different wharf, where ducks are being fed by my very precious, from those days on, companion,
no Kodak recording, but instead a watercolor
wonderful memories

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Dave. A tribute to my teenage parents before they married.

Chris

[Maximus]

Well I can only imagine how was the life back in 49 , but after going through this poem, I am pretty much aware now. It's beautifully penned with suitable words and emotional touch.

[Chris Shaw]

Thanks Maximus, a tribute to my beautiful parents in their teenage years. All the best.

read moreThanks Maximus, a tribute to my beautiful parents in their teenage years. All the best.

Chris

[Arundass TP]

Interesting travel- life poem.Loved each lines.Good work.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Arundass for another visit. Have a great day.

Chris

[Matthew Kult]

Romantically cute. Excellently imaged. Another great read.

With love,

Matthew

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much for your kind review Matthew.

Peace and love

Chris

[JessyJacob]

She with straightened hair, light green Saree and a smile that mesmerizes any.

He with his pointed nose and a fit physique
With a smile always with energetic eyes.

Both built a home 🏡 with lots of dreams
Nothing couldn’t quake their firm belief in each other

A love and respect in wedlock tied in a bond
With strong blessings of another great pair.
They gave rise to beautiful buds and who they proved lovable and cared with their great ❤️ s.

In remembrance of my grandparents parents love and their married life too.

It touched me how you care for roadside daisy and bring it your home nurturing with water, and making it grow further, the love bond stays and lasts for eternity. You are part of my mother Goddess who is always protecting me from every trouble and more than my mother.

I loved the description of your parents Chris, and your pair is nothing short of that love and adoration.
A love in 49, 2012, and continues .. being the same.

-Jessy❤️.

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Jessy I am touched by your words for your grandparents and parents. So pleased that my poem inspired yours. Thank you fir your lovely thoughts .

Chris 🌸

[Stuart Munro]

Did I know then I was only a year old , but this poem on I’m sold , it’s such a piece of poetic gold

[Chris Shaw]

Stuart thank you so much for your beautiful review. Hope the week is progressing well for you. All the best.

Chris

[Stuart Munro]

Hi Chris , thanks , I’m feeling rough for the last two days , but tonight I feel better , have a Great Weekend

[Devansh Shekhar Shukla]

This is a very lovely and expressive poem. I felt like I was watching a movie.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much for stopping by Devansh. Your thoughts greatly appreciated.

Chris

[Minnesota Fats]

Great imagery here. Wonderful piece.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much for your kind review. Pleased you stopped by.

Chris

[Julie McCarthy (juliesp..]

Ah ah ha
The theory of everything was the movie

[Chris Shaw]

Aw, bless you for returning with the title. So appreciated Julie.