Kim Shaw Poet Lyric

My Only Son

I woke last night, with a heavy heart,
miles away, and world's apart,

sensing you...  sensing you..

All through the night, and into morn,
headless fears and shadows form,

so forlorn...  so forlorn..

Feeling scared, and knowing why,
seeing nightmares in your eyes,

over there...  over there..

Images of ruthless foes,
dressed in black, from head to toe.

Jagged blade, held to your breast,
evil serpent, puffs his chest.

my only son...  my only son.


Hide my soul and blind my eyes!
Precious son, I hear your cries.

Brutal boots, and shattered bones,
taunting jeers, and heavy stones.

A thousand lashes to your flesh,
hidden under prison dress.

Gagged and bound, they drag you out,
Infidel! they cruelly shout.

Forced to kneel; so hate will rise!
Dagger falls..... alone he dies.

A life of honor, and good cheer,
taken from you,  with a sneer.

Heart of gold; at heaven's gate,
my precious son, in glory waits....

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Skat A July 4, 2015 at 11:33 PM Hi Kimberly, CONGRATULATIONS, on having your poem featured on the soup's home page. Enjoy the coming week. Take Care ~SKAT~ Kim Shaw November 6, 2015 at 4:36 PM Hi SKAT, Thank you for stopping by with congratulations! You are so sweet. ~Kim

Funom Makama March 3, 2015 at 12:17 PM Simply majestic.... My inner being felt so sophisticated reading your lines... "A thousand lashes to your flesh, hidden under prison dress" WHAT A LINE!! Kim Shaw March 3, 2015 at 12:42 PM Hi Funom, thank you for your very encouraging remarks! Your kindness is much appreciated. Hugs, Kimberly

Jean Omalley Polatnick February 7, 2015 at 11:05 PM Oh, this is so beautifully done!! I am deeply touched. Kim Shaw February 9, 2015 at 6:51 PM Hi Jean, thank you so much for your very kind remarks. I look forward to reading your work this evening! Hugs, Kim

Richard Lamoureux February 7, 2015 at 1:30 PM This is very moving in light of recent events. This piece is filled with empathy and I am moved. I am glad this is not a personal experience for that would be unimaginable. Sadly it is a real experience for someone else. So sad. Kim Shaw February 9, 2015 at 6:47 PM Yes, my heart was deeply saddened by these horrific events, and thus I was burdened to write. It came from the core of a Mother's love for her child. Thank you Richard for sharing your thoughts and poignant words. Kind regards, Kim

Carl Fraser November 25, 2014 at 8:25 PM Sorry Kimberly after reading this is I then realized what this was truly about, he's in a much better place.Carl Kim Shaw November 25, 2014 at 8:37 PM Hi Carl, It's very nice to meet you; and thank you so much for stopping in to read my poems. I was fascinated with your first perspective on this poem; as it had not even occurred to me that it could be interpreted as the crucifixion of Christ. Blessings to you my friend.~Kimberly

Carl Fraser November 25, 2014 at 8:21 PM Hello Kimberly, This is such a great descriptive piece that captures perfectly the suffering he endured for us, Just beautiful, blessings Carl

Arthur Vaso November 23, 2014 at 10:28 PM Wow, I did not make the connection, this poem is even more heartfelt now that I know the background, I have written many on this topic on that area of the world, this poem is an A7 for me, and you are a sweetie for writing about this! Kim Shaw November 25, 2014 at 11:09 AM Thank you Arthur! It was very heartfelt, and right after the 'news' broke that he had been beheaded I was inspired to write from the perspective of the Mother.I am close to my children and have experienced feelings of dread or intuition with respect to their safety, so it made sense to me that his Mother could have had a similar feeling. I have been reading your poetry, and have been enjoying the deep feelings that you have expressed, as well as some amazing phrases. You are very talented kind regards, Kimberly

Arthur Vaso November 22, 2014 at 9:39 PM This is tearful indeed, you have expressed these emotions so well, imagine that their are sons who would love to hear these words! Beautiful poem! Kim Shaw November 23, 2014 at 6:41 PM Yes, this is in response to the last 'incident' of brutality. Peter Kassig was a humanitarian of the highest order. So devastating for all of his loved ones and his co-workers. Thank you so much for your kind remarks, Arthur, and I look forward to reading your poems very soon. Kindest regards, Kimberly

Terry O'Leary November 18, 2014 at 4:06 AM Excellent work!! Kim Shaw November 18, 2014 at 9:53 AM Good morning Terry ! I truly appreciate your kind review. I have just begun this journey of expression, and any feedback is very welcome. Best regards, Kim