Flowers for Khalisee

Flowers for Khalisee

A Poem by Chris Shaw

Kai sows seeds
from a paper packet
a promise of new beginnings
little fingers delve in
warm compost

plastic pots in the greenhouse
soil watered and ready
sunflowers for his sister
special seeds
not the usual splash of
sunny yellow skirts
these will bloom in pretty pink
for his precious sibling

necks will stretch
to reach powder blue sky
heads will turn in the direction
of sun’s glory as it travels
through the days of summer


small boy of five
plants wishes for the new
arrival in his family
three weeks old she
ignites his liquid brown eyes
with love

dirt covered hands
wet socks and shoes
a heart brimful of sunshine

flowers for his Khalisee









© 2025 Chris Shaw


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Hi Chris,
I am left alone same like you, don't know what is going on but I wish you are not supposed to worry anymore as your son is not worried because he is keeping you and dad proud.
I am left with nothing did everything I can. I am here wishing to see you soon. I struggled without what the struggle is for but your son never let me down, never made me to fall. Through this matrix I was just missing him and did whatever he wants me to do and people assumed I was not doing anything but just needed him. I hope my love for him didn't hurt you or dad, as I never let him fall too.

My life is for him right from when I saw him in my ecstacy at iskon temple in 2000. The beginning of my love life didn't drift that much since then to till, still I am waiting and struggling to see him. My parents are much worried how my life going to be ... But I assured them I am doing good and God is with me and I had your precious petals of love and blessings though we are apart.


Usha/Jessy Jacob
With love 💖 that never hurts anyone but little bit harsh.

Posted 10 Months Ago


Chris Shaw

10 Months Ago

Thank you for the love.

Chris
JessyJacob

10 Months Ago

Hi Chris,

You never reviewed my writings, neither dropped single review. Is that you.. read more

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Chris Shaw
Chris Shaw

Berkshire, United Kingdom



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Albert, my paternal grandfather introduced me to Tennyson when I was nine. I have loved poetry ever since but did not attempt writing a single piece until I was 40. It's never too late to try somethin.. more..