Going With The Flow

As it comes

i glide on waters of your
scented memory
navigate the meanders
of your reassuring smile
i search for sunbeams
on the journey to the sea
afraid to dive below the
surface
into the depths of the
river’s floor
afraid of drowning in the
stagnant dark depression
that life bestows
i have seen my sister’s
pale blue eyes
hollowed out by fear
i have held her trembling
in my warm embrace
look at me she says
as she spells out the word
despair
letter by letter in a half
whisper
my left hand gripped till
the bones feel they will break
we are glue
where she goes
by her side I will be

Reviews

[Pete]

touching, heartfelt words for sure. thank heaven for unclogged memories.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Pete for stopping by and leaving kind words. Much appreciated.

Chris

[Travis Gibson (poetic h..]

This is painfully beautiful. It made my heartache for my older brother, who has been gone for quite some time, but the heart never forgets.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you for stopping by Travis and to share the memory of your brother. I lost a younger brother sometime ago. You are so right, the heart doesn’t forget. All the best.

Chris

[Neville]

Heart-breaking poetry Chris which wouldn't be half so bad if I didn't believe every single word & truly feel for all those affected .. 💜

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Neville. It’s really tough going at the moment. 💜

[Neville]

I am so very sorry to hear that Chris .. 🤞that things improve and soon 💜

[Buddhistboy73]

Wow!

A deeply heartelt poem about a sister here.....:)

You take the reader on a journey amid sunbeams and stagnant depression....

Thanks for sharing this poem Chris....

BB73

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks BB73 for stopping by and sharing your thoughts. I appreciate your time. All the best. read moreMany thanks BB73 for stopping by and sharing your thoughts. I appreciate your time. All the best.

Chris

[Relic]

She's so fortunate to have you as a sister. Many siblings fight so much they break up for years and never call or get together. I've seen it. Same with brothers. I'm praying for you both, Chris.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Tim, I appreciate your kind thoughts. I have been very fortunate with my siblings. We are all very close. That’s down to our parents, who instilled in us the value of family. Thank you for keeping us in your prayers. All the best to you.

Chris

[Vol]

Chris.
These days it seems it is all we can do to "Go with the flow." There was a time when important events came few and far between so we could stop and consider, assimilate, grow in wisdom... now they come so fast, one after another... all day, every day, and there is nothing we can do about any of them, so we carry this vague shame, and have to remind ourselves that "this too shall pass," because it already has.
Vol

[Chris Shaw]

Hello Vol, lovely to have a visit from you. You are so right about the continual onslaught of events and stuff. I often find myself saying, like you do, “this too shall pass”. Yes, going with the flow, when the going gets tough. Gets you moving. Hope all is good with you.

Chris

[Vol]

It is, m'lady... and I hope the same for you

[emmajoygreen]

'i have seen my sister’s
pale blue eyes
hollowed out by fear
i have held her trembling
in my warm embrace
look at me she says
as she spells out the word
despair
letter by letter in a half
whisper
my left hand gripped till
the bones feel they will break
we are glue'

You have the ability to reach into a place, a situation, and gently re-create its core, its pain and share it with others without forcing them to read and absorb. But, that said, can share what needs to be read, feel how life and relationships can become part of a sensitive person's reason to live, to help and to hold. Know of such sadness but never, never been able to find such beautiful words about.. tragedies. Sharing at this level is learning how to be a true human, Chris.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Em for your thoughtful words. They are appreciated. Have a good Sunday.

Chris

[Lorry]

We were never guaranteed an easy ride Chris, but it must help when you are close enough to help share the load and be there to reassure and comfort her.
Of you don't go with the flow you are just fighting against a current that will never tire and usually win by exhausting you into submission.
When you are the one with all of the problem, then having someone there to help take the load halves the problem and im sure she'll be grateful to you for that if she is lucid enough to understand all that you do for her.
Beautifully written.

[Chris Shaw]

Thanks Lorry. She is lucid and I am thankful for that. Spending as much time with her as possible and I know for certain that’s what she wants. All good wishes.

Chris

[Betty Hermelee]

Dear Chris
you show us a loving, caring special relationship in this well written piece....melancholic and very real; your words are superb in describing the ultimate demise... and how it affects you to this date...
I love " glide on the waters of your scented memory"...." I have held her trembling in my warm embrace"...
Warmly, B

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you dear Betty. Currently navigating this path with my sis. It’s tough. Just as you are experiencing ill health with your hubby at present.You take care and many thanks for your words.

Chris

[Betty Hermelee]

My pleasure dear Chris; we both know it's very draining.... I am exhausted, even with help!!!
xoxo
B

[Chris Shaw]

Take care Betty. Thinking about you 🌹

[poetic swan]

Tender and aching, like a slow river of memory. Grief, fear, and devotion flow together—imagery intimate, emotions deeply raw.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you for your visit and thoughtful words. They are appreciated poetic swan. Have a lovely day.

Chris