Just Chris

Just Chris Nothing very special here, I’m young as old can be Grey is just a state of mind that’s come to set me free Laughing at the future as I’m tearing down the walls Standing on a corner with my cardboard sign and all It reads, “I’ll work for poetry” although that is a lie Just a silly message sent as you are driving by Some insist a heart of gold does beat inside my chest I am merely but a man who hopes to pass the test Tapping on a keyboard placing verses on this place Wishing you to read them, though some you may erase I always try to wear a smile yet often times I frown Happiness is happiness but sadness gets me down Know that I am very rich though I don’t have a dime My fortune is the people here that I call friends of mine A worn out shirt is what you see, a half cocked smirking smile Fraying on the edges fast and going out of style I dream too much, I know it’s true these visions that I see Hope that when my life is through you will remember me But if you don’t, well that’s ok my tombstone will dismiss Carved in stone for all to see the words will read “Just Chris”

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Brenda Chiri

Date: 10/21/2019 11:43:00 AM

Working for poetry sounds like a well paying job when one writes as beautifully as you!;)

Chris Green
Date: 10/21/2019 11:50:00 AM

Thanks so much Brenda. Though I'm not sure it would pay enough, ink is expensive you know.

Sofia Ra

Date: 3/21/2017 1:13:00 PM

Love this! made me smile. love "Know that I am very rich though I don’t have a dime My fortune is the people here that I call friends of mine" so very true a treasure so many don't see. another amazing write

Chris Green
Date: 3/21/2017 1:19:00 PM

Thanks so much again Sofia for all of your kind comments to me today. I appreciate your visits very much.

A Moment Like This

Date: 3/11/2017 11:57:00 PM

Thank you for making me smile "Just Chris";) Very often the most significant things/people in life hide behind simple adjectives as "just" ...

Chris Green
Date: 3/21/2017 1:18:00 PM

Thank you so very much.

Deborah Burch

Date: 3/10/2017 4:38:00 PM

Chris! This is absolutely amazing!! I love it!! Another perfect write!! Big Hugggs my friend!! deb

Deborah Burch
Date: 3/10/2017 4:42:00 PM

:) I can honestly say... I have not read anything yet of yours that I don't like!! (Even your fru fru;))

Chris Green
Date: 3/10/2017 4:40:00 PM

Thanks so very much my friend. I am happy you found this one and enjoyed it so much.

Paul Callus

Date: 3/6/2017 11:11:00 AM

You provide serious points tinged with clever wit, Chris. You show that you are a 'wealthy' man who finds happiness in the simple things of life. Like you I try to stay as "young as old can be"!! Regards // paul

Chris Green
Date: 3/6/2017 12:13:00 PM

Thanks so very much Paul for your kindness. I appreciate your visit my friend.

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders

Date: 3/4/2017 9:21:00 PM

A wonderful bio, although I wouldn't agree with the first line. Your poetry, kindness and sincere supportive presence in this community make you very special!

Chris Green
Date: 3/6/2017 8:36:00 AM

Thank you Rhonda so very much for your kind and encouraging comment.

John Hamilton

Date: 3/4/2017 10:09:00 AM

Wonderful write, but I think you sell yourself short, you have a lot to offer, sometimes others see our value more than we do, any way it's always good for us to have a modest assessment of ourselves which is reflected in this write.

Chris Green
Date: 3/6/2017 8:36:00 AM

Thanks so much John for your kind thoughts on my poem.

Darren White

Date: 3/3/2017 10:36:00 PM

You are a friend of mine, I happen to love grey, and age is not something that matters online, and hopefully not in the real world either. I smile at you :)

Chris Green
Date: 3/6/2017 8:35:00 AM

That's funny, I guess I could. My initials would still be the same. :) Thanks so much Darren.

Darren White
Date: 3/4/2017 2:12:00 AM

You could always change your name to Chris Grey of course ;)

Sara Ella

Date: 3/3/2017 10:14:00 PM

You are so encouraginog for poets here on Soup. Just Chris is all that is wonderfully you my friend. Simply beautiful. :)

Chris Green
Date: 3/6/2017 8:34:00 AM

Thank you so very much Sara for your kind thoughts

Tim Smith

Date: 3/3/2017 7:31:00 PM

Terrific bio....All the qualities of a great man

Chris Green
Date: 3/6/2017 8:34:00 AM

Thanks so very much Tim

Alexis Y.

Date: 3/3/2017 5:27:00 PM

Hi Chris, You have me at the title alone. But as I started to read I was blown away by the positive vibe of this piece. I'm so happy you're here and the fact I have the pleasure to call you friend. A without a doubt seven and a fav:-) Alexis

Chris Green
Date: 3/3/2017 5:32:00 PM

Aw, thank you so very much my sweet friend. It is friends like you that make everything I do worthwhile. I truly do appreciate you Alexis.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 3/3/2017 5:26:00 PM

Excellent!! 7 Loved "I'll work for poetry"

Chris Green
Date: 3/3/2017 5:30:00 PM

Thank you so much Kim. :)

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 3/3/2017 5:26:00 PM

Chris Green
Date: 3/3/2017 5:31:00 PM

Sara Kendrick

Date: 3/3/2017 5:01:00 PM

Like your epitaph..Enjoyed reading your work..I want Song of Solomon 2:10b on mine..Thanks for your visit to my page..Sara

Chris Green
Date: 3/3/2017 5:21:00 PM

Thank you so much Sara. I am thrilled you liked this one.

Jan Allison

Date: 3/3/2017 4:57:00 PM

you grabbed me with the first stanza as I loveeeeeeeee greying men :-) It is a pleasure to read your poems and you are a talented writer and a pleasure to know:-)I cant agree more with everything charma has put so eloquently :-) hugs Jan xx

Jan Allison
Date: 3/4/2017 12:34:00 PM

mmmm even more attractive lol:-) hugs Jan xx

Chris Green
Date: 3/3/2017 5:21:00 PM

Thank you so very much my dear friend. FYI - I am not just one shade of grey...I think there are 50 of them up there. : )

Lisa Ricci

Date: 3/3/2017 4:56:00 PM

Wealth is not measured by coins or bills but who the man is. You obviously are a rich man for you see life along with its wealth and beauty. That is a gift and blessing beyond measure. Your entry reads with gentleness yet it has much strength. Enjoy the night. Well done

Chris Green
Date: 3/3/2017 5:19:00 PM

Thank you so very much Lisa. I am wealthy and it is because of friends like you who are always so kind to me. I appreciate your nice comment on my poetic bio.

Agnes Krampe

Date: 3/3/2017 4:30:00 PM

Your poem made me smile, Chris :)

Chris Green
Date: 3/3/2017 5:18:00 PM

That is one of the nicest things you could say to me. Thank you so very much Agnes.

Charmaine Chircop

Date: 3/3/2017 4:29:00 PM

Those 'Just people'are my favourite people ...They are Just kind of special..They are Just humble..and indeed good people.You do have a heart of gold..I noticed it manytimes through your acts and through these lines...Im glad you know the true wealth of life lies not in notes and dimes...but in living life..with friends so true... I love this poem about you.You are so talented.

Chris Green
Date: 3/3/2017 5:17:00 PM

Thank you so very much my sweet friend. Your kindness is always my wealth. I appreciate you.

Heidi Sands

Date: 3/3/2017 4:23:00 PM

This is genuinely special , Chris.

Chris Green
Date: 3/3/2017 5:16:00 PM

Thank you so very much my friend for always being so kind to me.