Daddy

(music can move mountains)

o mio babbino caro
let the sound of soulful singing
wash over me
pure and cleansing in its fall …
pouring like a mountain spring
cascading its crystal from craggy heights
caught in soft sunlight at the rise
of each new day

whenever i hear that song
sadness touches my throat …
the scent of distant pine trees lingers
stealing my slow breathing

you may have gone forever
yet you are never that far away

Reviews

[emmajoygreen]

Reading your poem immediately brought in 'Mr Bojangles' (Sammy Davis, jnr) in a voice we didn't know our 'daddy' had! The song's not heard very often these days but whenever a few notes float the airwaves, I think of him and cry. I am right now but he'd want my tears to end with a smile. Thus, they must and do! Your poetry so often raises memories.

[Chris Shaw]

Your thoughts here Em are appreciated. Thank you for your visit. Have a good Sunday.

Chris

[red93]

Fabulous Chris, and how right you are - some music can conjure a whole World of emotions. Exceptional ✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Tony for your encouraging review. Know you are appreciated. Have a great Sunday.

Chris

[John the Baptist]

Music linked emotionally to a person brings that person to memory every time it is played. In this offering, that person is a beloved parent. Really, what better memorial could one have?

[Chris Shaw]

Your thoughts here, very much appreciated John. Have a good Sunday.

Chris

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

Music can always spark memories ir emotions. weather it e good or bad. And your poem was very moving

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Dale. I appreciate your thoughts and your visit. All the best.

Chris

[Chris]

So many moments are tied indelibly to memories... and still we are surprised at how strong they are.

[Chris Shaw]

Lovely to have a visit from you Chris. Yes, some memories can come through years later with such strength, it can knock you for six Hope all is good with you.

Chris

[SleeplessVolcano]

Beautiful how you make the sense of smell come alive, and it is so powerful to help us remember a loved one.

[Chris Shaw]

Your visit and thoughts are very much aporeciated. Thank you so much. Have a great Sunday.

Chris

[Harmony.Txx]

Hitting too close to home for me. I absolutely can relate. Love this.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much. I appreciate your thoughts. Will visit you later today.

Chris

[Lorry]

Music can be the connection we feel in another, for another and it can transform us into feeling those moments shared so powerfully.
It is the magic of one carrying you to another in a moment of memorial bliss.
Fields of gold by Eva Cassidy reminds me of funerals in general. I've heard it from so many that it is just an instant connection to grief and loss.
Ot can also make your breathe feel less than it is, barely enough to carry on.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Lorry. Fields of Gold is my other half’s favourite, but he likes the Sting version. Like you I prefer Eva Cassidy. Have a great Sunday. Pretty chilly down in the lowlands. Hope you have warm sun.

Chris

[Lorry]

It is a rather sunny start to this fine day Chris, although im being careful not to get carried away this time. We had 8 days of sun in a row and I just had to mention it. Then came about a week of rain, so shh, if anyone asks you just tell them scotland is closed for repairs! 😃

[Chris Shaw]

Ha ha. You had sun? Brilliant. We are just off out for a full English breakfast. The sun is just making a sleepy appearance.

[Lorry]

Were just about to have a full scottish breakfast. Its similar but without beans! 😃

[Chris Shaw]

Beans beans good for your heart, the more you eat the more you …. remember that from school:)

[Lorry]

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