Casting Out The Shadows

i do not fear the darkness
though i much prefer the light
while moonshine mid the scattered stars
are friends i meet by night

the sun’s rays on the garden
are a wonder to behold
dispelling all the gloom of shade
replacing it with gold

yet the flickering of candles
as they drip their life away
will usher in a peace of mind
whatever time of day

so surely what we seek the most
is a life of harmony
with those who hold us in their hearts
our friends and family

Reviews

[JessyJacob]

To the dearest Chris. Hope you are doing great. People are haunting me in dreams, that too they are fellow indians, i feel disgrace to them. They are like backstabbing me as they cant face me,
anyhow, i love and being loved by me is my whole purpose of my life and birth. He is really a God, his nature every other men envies,a dream boy to.women, for few he is like hot cake. For his caring heart, yielding everything of his' people wants to have him in their life as he is very soft and just listens, because most of men are like controlling, dominating, need women for social reason or either on bed. But he just cares truly from heart. A man such is like a kid, is more often missused by many for their advantage. I adore him, he knows.me very well. I dont hurt him and never taken advantage, he cares and adores me back as the lines you mentioned about sun, for the harmony they want to hav in their life

Loving you , 💙
Jessy jacob💙

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you for leaving love Jessy. Kindness is so important.

[Tom]

Such stellar, sublime brevity, rhymes and flows of the reader's tongue so eloquently and indeed, thoough we do most of our activities during daylight hours, the night is not to be feared rather embraced when the world and skies above take on a contrasting but still charming allure... Yep, we all should appreciate these precious times, our families and friends as human lifespans here on earth like that flickering light of the candle ephemeral!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Tom for stopping by to leave your thoughts. Very much appreciated. Pleased you enjoyed this poem. All the best.

Chris

[Lonely Bunny]

I’m a bit late here, but your writing is so pleasant! The way this poem sounds, especially because of the rhymes, put a smile on my face. Thank you

[Chris Shaw]

Hello Bunny, how lovely to find a visit from you. So pleased you enjoyed this poem. Many thanks for stopping by. Have a happy Monday.

Chris

[Marie]

The various shadows of life and how the poetess relates to them is insightfully inked in this very refreshing and original write. I love how the poetess sees the beauty of the night, not visible during the brightness of the day and is equally comfortable in either day or night time. So pleased to read of your love of candles, Chris. I too, love candles and the relaxed light they bring to evening time. They give their lives to bring light to ours. Wondrous thought! The final verse is the icing on the poetic cake for me, Chris. It speaks volumes about the necessities of life which truly are very few: Family, Friends, Harmony, Love. I truly LOVE this poem, beautiful in its simplicity. Thank you for sharing, Chris. It made my day so special to read it...

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you kindly Marie for such a thoughtful review. I’m so pleased you enjoyed my stanzas here. Have a very happy Monday.

Chris

[Marie]

Most welcome, Chris. Thank you for your kind greetings. I too, wish you a very happy and blessed Monday and a wonderful new week ahead too...

[Einstein Noodle]

well done .. very fine rhyming and rhythming :) ahhhhhhhh the sunshine! i lived a long time in South Dakota where the winters can last from Oct.- March .. even April at times .. lots of grey days .. bitter cold and snow and always the wind ... those days of sunshine with temps the neared 30 were like being in Florida ;) wonderful uplifting read for me ma'am!
E.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Mr E. We haven’t had much sunshine ourselves this year and here we are in June. However when the sun does appear, I make the most if it. Just sitting in its light is so energizing. Lovely to have a visit from you. Sending all good wishes from across the pond. Pleased you found my poem uplifting:)

Chris

[Einstein Noodle]

:) ...................

[red93]

Beautiful thoughts Chris, perfectly expressed, wonderful contrasts in this Piece. Excellent ✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much Tony for your review. Have a great weekend.

Chris

[alexAlexander]

"Yet the flickering of candles as they drip their life away." These words resonate with the days of our lives. Thanks for your penmanship. Alway.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much for your review. I appreciate your thoughts. Have a great weekend.

Chris

[alexAlexander]

U2 Peace..

[John Sullivan]

The truth, spoken clearly and beautifully. May you walk forever in the light indeed, Ms. Shaw.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you John for a lovely review. All the best.

Chris

[John Sullivan]

Of course, and back at ya.

[Thomas W Case]

So full of peace and light. Beautiful work.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Thomas. I appreciate you.

Chris

[Relic]

Peace, serenity, and yes, harmony runs through this, for me. The peace of the garden and the moonlight and stars...and those candles going out is a reminder that family and friends won't be here forever. We must enjoy those little things and those quiet visual things while we can.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Relic, You can’t put a value on good friends or relatives. They are priceless. I appreciate your thoughts here. Pleased you stopped by.

Chris

[John the Baptist]

The alternating and contrasting images of light and dark in this one are interesting. I can see death symbols in the dark ones, and death is not denied throughout the work. But the last verse cancels out all the negatives with an acknowledgment of those positives which matter most of all.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks John for sharing your thoughts on this poem. Always good to get your perspectives. Have a happy Tuesday.

Chris