I Say Your Name

Mum Third Anniversary 1st Feb.

there will be no mourning
only gratitude for memories
placed with flora in glass vases
cream tea roses and pink carnations
while on the mantle there will be
white candles scented
effusing bouquets of jasmine love

my mind will carry my heart
in thought flight to the west country
where the tides embrace Anstey’s Cove
and kiss the feet at Thatcher’s Rock
wild water washing away
the last days of suffering, leaving
images of you smiling and waving

Reviews

[Martiya Daman]

This is a peaceful and heartfelt poem. The flowers, candles, and the sea creates a memory never forgotten. The last line is especially touching, leaving a sense of love and remembrance. A beautiful tribute, Chris!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Martiya for your lovely review. You are appreciated.

Chris

[red93]

Fabulous Chris - and so good that you have such fond memories of the beloved West Country. I am now in my 55th Year of living in and around Bristol, the Capital of the West, and for choice I really wouldn't live anywhere else. A lovely tribute to yr dear Mother. Exceptional ✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much for your lovely review Tony. Very fond of the west country.

Chris

[Lorry]

We do reflect on the happier times that helped to shape us more and more, the further we move away from our youth and upbringing and your words here say it all to the woman who helped make you and become what you are.
Beautifully captured Chris.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Lorry for your lovely review. Hope you and Katie had a lovely Sunday.

Chris

[Poetic Beauty]

This is a beautiful way to remember someone after they have departed this earth. It is beautiful and eloquent and soft without being deeply mournful.

It is more calm and peaceful with a slight upward turn of the lips remembering them smiling and waving.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks PB for sharing your thoughts. Pleased you enjoyed my tribute to my mum.

Chris

[Poetic Beauty]

An amazing tribute it is!!

[Vol]

Chris,
I do not know that I have ever read a more moving tribute... lovely!
Vol

[Chris Shaw]

That is a lovely comment Vol and I will treasure it. Thank you so much.

Chris

[jacob erin-cilberto]

"effusing" is such a pretty word.
a positive last line, and a reminder this poem is of the love you had for her.
j.

[Chris Shaw]

Thanks j. I miss her so much, but no more mourning. She wouldn’t like that and I know I did everything I possibly could for her while she was living.

Chris

[MCS]

Watching a loved one suffer is a personal hell that when the end comes there is relief quickly followed by profound sadness. Powerful write dear poet.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much dear Mary for your lovely review. Much appreciated.

Chris

[Gee]

Takes a while for the final months of a loved one's suffering to fade and be replaced with the good times shared.
This is a lovely write:)

[Chris Shaw]

Thanks so much Gee for your lovely review. Much appreciated.

Chris