Moments

watch sunbeams play on water

with laughter in their eyes

remember little children

the ones that don’t survive

my arms reach out to hug them

too soon those moments gone

a cloud has drifted in the way

and blocked out all the sun

Reviews

[redd Brick Keshner]

A poem that is delicate, yet profoundly heartbreaking; a reflection on fleeting innocence, loss, and the transient nature of joy. Light dances on the water, but shadows gather at the edges. I reach, but time does not hold still. What was warm slips into quiet, what was laughter fades into hush. Most beautiful in its sorrow, Chris. 🕊️🙏🏻

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Freds for your beautiful words. I found them touching. You are appreciated very much.
read moreThank you Freds for your beautiful words. I found them touching. You are appreciated very much.

Chris

[redd Brick Keshner]

Most welcome, Chris; as are you, appreciated very much 🙏🏻🕊️
Freds.

[Matthew Daalling]

Wow it reads like lyrics to a song. Very beautiful, very alluring, the one thing I like about it is it's not predictable as it rhymes. Thanks for the read as usual you're awesome. Sincerely Matt

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you for reading Matt and sharing your thoughts. Know you are appreciated.

Chris

[Jimmy Crapped Corn]

I can feel your pain in this poem

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Danny. Sadly it is a painful write. I appreciate you feeling that.

Chris

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Chris... where have all the Flowers gone... along with smiles of yesterday. Will Ripples of Kindness play on the Rivers of Dismay. tenderly, Pat

[Chris Shaw]

So poetic dear Pat. Thank you so much for stopping by today. Every good wish.

Chris

[Robert Trakofler]

Few things hurt my heart more than when a child goes before their time:( I lost a niece to luekemia years ago and it still haunts me even after all these years you’re image of the clouds hit home for me

[Chris Shaw]

Hello Bunny, so sorry to hear about your niece. When children die, it is really hard on their loved ones. Many thanks for stopping by. Good to see you.

Chris

[Tumi]

It's a lovely poem on nature,
I loved it from the part of the little children to the last, its great

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Tumi, please you enjoyed my poem. All the best.

Chris

[Dylan Macadham]

You write 'Sadly Beautiful' so naturally and nature-ally, Chris, it's your Gift. Loved this :)

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much. Pleased you like this one. Such a nice review.

Chris

[Arundass TP]

Loved this poem. First line you wrote is really magical. Good work

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Arundass, pleased you enjoyed the poem. All the best.

Chris

[Lorry]

Reflections of things that bring a smile are often tempered with life's realities Chris and as we know, clouds darken even the brightest of days, which surprisingly today is one. It is often strange to be needing sunglasses in February, but I can live with that kind of glitch in the matrix.
Cherish the sunny moments while you can, as Lord knows how rare they are amongst the clouds.

[Chris Shaw]

Sunglasses in February. You are one lucky chappie:) Been cold and miserable here. Thank you so much Lorry for checking in. All the best.

Chris

[Betty Hermelee]

Dear Chris, perhaps a fleeting moment of sadness remembering someone who drowned in the water, a small child….the laughter of splashing against a cloud passing buy, a sad notion on an otherwise normal day …mementoes like that bring tears…..and perhaps a laugh or two….mixed emotions
lovely write Chris
warmly, B🌷🌷🌷🌷

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Betty, many thanks for sharing your thoughts. Lovely to hear your views. Yes mixed emotions here. The poem covered some sadness from the past. Hope you are well. All the best. 🌹 🌹🌹

Chris

[Betty Hermelee]

Always a pleasure Chris...
Warmly, B