When Sun Illuminates a Sapphire Sky

When sun illuminates a sapphire sky

and rays make dancing gems upon this stream,

a breeze blows softly through the verdant leaves

and I am left to wander as I dream.

My back rests arched against the bark of pine,

my toes stretch closer to the water's flow

and cooling crystal laps about my feet,

my roller-coaster life begins to slow.

In harmony my heartbeat and my mind,

I drift into a meditative state.

I hear the sounds, sweet nature as she calls,

the world I know is absent, it can wait.

Reviews

[Tom]

I do so love, admire and relate as not all try can or will appreciate the bedecked, ornate beauty of mother-nature with her soothing almost hypnotic effect when one with an observing eye opens up and permits this wondrous rhythmic relationship to blend, take hold as one drifts into the fluffy white clouds high above ..

' In harmony my heartbeat and my mind,
I drift into a meditative state.
I hear the sounds, sweet nature as she calls,
the world I know is absent, it can wait ''

Inspiring gem of a poem! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Tom your lovely review warms my heart. Thank you so much for your generous comments. Much appreciated.

Chris

[John the Baptist]

Most of us are aware of what effects the daily grind can have on us. Sometimes it becomes necessary to get completely away from it, if only for a while. That is what the speaker here is doing, apparently in a natural setting. The breeze, the feeling of the tree against her back and the waters of the stream caressing her feet all lull her into a meditative state. Let the world wait. I fully agree.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks John for your understanding review. We all need to take time out. All the best.

Chris

[andrew mitchell]

Time out for yourself, getting back to nature, it’s like a well needed recharge to prepare for more modern day hurdles we have to jump over. There’s so much peace in solitude but little time to appreciate it. Nice writing Chris.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Andrew for your positive review. All the best.

Chris

[W. Barrett Munn]

I really like the conversational tone of the final quatrain, its tip of the hat to reality and the conscious choice to ignore it.

Winston

[Chris Shaw]

Thanks Winston. An oldie out for a breath of fresh air. Your thoughts are always appreciated.

Chris

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

This is really a beautiful poem that speaks loudly of serenity.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much Dale for your encouraging review. An old poem out for an airing.

Chris

[Betty Hermelee]

A lovely poem of what solitude is like and the chance for you mind to wander to secret places way out there...dreams are the best and we should seek them more often to get away from this chaotic world of ours..... we all need some solace once in a while and as you've portrayed, there is not a place a beautiful as the one you are sitting by.
Best, B.

[Chris Shaw]

Thanks for calling on this older poem out for an airing Betty. Pleased you enjoyed the read. All the best.

Chris

[Betty Hermelee]

You have a knack for expressing your self so softly with the perfect choice of words...as is shown in this poem Chris.
Best to you, B

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Betty. Lovely of you to say so :) 🌹

[Betty Hermelee]

of course, it's true!

[willweb]

It is nice when we fall off into a daydream while relaxing out in nature. I could feel this sensation by reading your words today my friend. Really a lovely poem.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks will. An older poem out for an airing. For some reason I haven’t been able to post any new
poems over the last couple of days on my phone. Can’t get past captcha. Must be a glitch on the site. Bit of a pain. At least I can review :)

Chris

[willweb]

You know, I cannot post poems using my computer but I can using my phone. Weird.

[Nix is typing...]

This was posted a couple of years ago, wow. I saw someone reviewing it in my feed and I had to click because the name is just so beautiful. Good job picking a name that'll hook your readers, Chris!! :)
This poem was beautiful. I loved the personification "and rays make dancing gems upon this stream," and I loved the imagery you created with this wonderful poem. A wave of calm washed over me as I read. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and poetry with us, Chris!!!

100/100

Nix ❤️️

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Nix it is always a delight when an older poem sees the light of day. Many thanks for your lovely review.

Chris

[Nix is typing...]

You're very welcome, Chris!! :)
I was happy to read it. :)

[Harmony Lee]

Wow -- each and every word and moment of this masterpiece seems so intentional and yet so simple in its profound beauty. Real, surreal, unreal -- whatever the case may be, such a wild and wonderful moment of mindfulness. I am in awe of this, not even in a yearning way so much as an appreciative one. Bless you.

[Chris Shaw]

I am so pleased you have given this poem an airing Harmony Lee. It's not often I am satisfied with what I have written, but this one did leave me with a feeling of contentment. Nothing like chilling out completely.

Chris

[Ardra]

It's beautiful work.. Chris..
I can feel the nature...singing a lullaby to calm your senses... :)

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Rapunzel. Yes, nature can calm me down and make me relax and drive all those cares away.

[barleygirl]

This is really an awesome description of a peaceful nature setting. Many aspects of your writing here are similar to my own, so I'm carried away by your words! *wink! wink!* All the things I love about being outdoors! I love the way you describe how this setting relaxes your mind & spirit (((HUGS))) fondly, Margie

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Margie. I just love nature and the outdoors and it sounds as though you do too. Take care, I am aware of your daily struggle x