After Hours

After Hours

A Poem by Chris Shaw
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amber reflections
agitate salty water
in harbour's basin

© 2019 Chris Shaw


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Nice my LADY OF BERKSHIRE. a very rewarding Haiku. I'm so wordy I fail miserably at such preciseness. It's such an interesting thought that goes against the way things are: Salty water on the move makes the reflections . . . but your poem challenges the natural course of things . . . you think like a poet!!!
Tom

Posted 4 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

4 Years Ago

Tom it pleases me no end if you say I think like a poet. You couldn't have said anything nicer. Than.. read more



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Loved this, Chris, there really is a zen Buddhist living inside of you, lol

Posted 4 Years Ago


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Chris Shaw

4 Years Ago

Many thanks gram linski. That pleases me no end. I like Buddhist thinking :)

Chris
Such a delightful painting of a picture with words. I could be there, touching those waters. Awesome, Chris!

Posted 4 Years Ago


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Chris Shaw

4 Years Ago

Thank you DIVYA, love the amber lights relecting on the water's surface. Quite mesmerising. Thank .. read more
DIVYA

4 Years Ago

The play of light on the water comes through stunningly and in such few words! Just superb. You’re.. read more
Christine,
was this written while eating lunch by a bay or spontaneously or driving by something?
It is sweet and lovely. so many experiences are made to touch us in the moment.
Blessings in the beauty of the day in and day out.
Kathy

Posted 4 Years Ago


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Chris Shaw

4 Years Ago

Dear Kathy, it was written late at night whilst perusing the harbour through the window of a holiday.. read more
Kathy Van Kurin

4 Years Ago

That is great. You needed that time to feel special and find some solitude...we must enjoy when we c.. read more
Chris Shaw

4 Years Ago

Many thanks.
sweet.....................)

Posted 4 Years Ago


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Chris Shaw

4 Years Ago

Thank you Dave. I like sweet. Have a good afternoon.

Chris
Short yet beautiful. Well done!

Posted 4 Years Ago


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Chris Shaw

4 Years Ago

Dear Amanda, thank you for your visit. Pleased to see you call on my page. I appreciate your thought.. read more
Ah such a wonderful picture you present. Reminds me of Cornwall or Brittany and many a day sitting watching the harbour in Fowey. Lovely senryu Chris.

Posted 4 Years Ago


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Chris Shaw

4 Years Ago

Thank you John. It is Brixham in Devon I write about, but it could of course by any harbour, and Cor.. read more
John Alexander McFadyen

4 Years Ago

Ah yes Devon/Cornwall and many ports around the world. Enjoy.
it's not nice to agitate salty water or mother nature in any way...:)))

actually this is a really nice visual, Chris.

well done Haiku.

j.

Posted 4 Years Ago


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Chris Shaw

4 Years Ago

Thank you Jacob. Smiling at your response. Yes agitating can take on different meanings :)
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Chris Shaw
Chris Shaw

Berkshire, United Kingdom



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