Harvesting The Sun

A little sunlight can go a long way

I hold within and won't release

uplifting sights of priceless gold,

full glory to the rising day.

Behold the harvest gathered in

that Turner with his brush conveyed

displays of richest opulence.

My mind is brimful, filled with brights,

of lucent, lustrous, blazing sky,

a palette of my own delights.

And dappled, dancing glints at sea,

all misery be done, be gone,

you can't compete with morning sun.

You can't compete with nature's gifts,

a therapy for those whose eyes

are dimmed by doldrums of the dark.

A spark for some is all it takes,

a blinding flash for them to see

a lighted match can offer hope.

Reviews

[Neville]

The magnificent title caught my eye .. well both of them really & tho' not exactly blinded by the main body and text (I'm almost blind anyway) .. I was seriously taken aback by the beauty contained therein and subsequently conveyed ..

Neville

[Chris Shaw]

Your review is as uplifting as that of the sun harvest. Thank you so much Neville.

Chris

[W. Barrett Munn]

Yes, we are creatures of the light and said so delightfully.

Winston

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanjs Winston for your review.

Chris

[Ken e Bujold]

trying to decide who this reminds me of more, Heaney or Yeats. The simple but oh so effective easy cadence infused with an mix of working man-old poetic diction is a joy to my ears and eyes.
well done Chris

ken

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Ken. Really pleased you enjoyed this write. Appreciate your visit and your thoughts.
read moreMany thanks Ken. Really pleased you enjoyed this write. Appreciate your visit and your thoughts.

Chris

[John the Baptist]

Yes, Mr. Turner did paint some magnificent landscapes, but as the poem points out, such delights are always available to us in nature. If we are troubled by gloomy thoughts, a walk in the morning sun in a natural setting can do a lot to turn things around. But first, we have to seek it.

[Chris Shaw]

How right you are. We have to seek it, and sadly some don't know what is right under their nose :) Thank you John.

Chris

[Fran Marie]

Nothing quite so grand as
communing with nature
harvesting the sun ..hope
to see plenty of it ..im so ready
for spring to be sprung .

Nicely penned Chris

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Fran. Yes, I am ready for spring too. It's been a harsh winter.

Chris

[Pauline]

I always said that you were a great poetess and I still think the same today. It made me think of holidays, of of warmth and love and it lifted my spirits completely. Good word choice too. Hope you're well Chris.

Pauline.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Pauline, my poetry friend for many years and from other places. Pleased this poem lifted your spirits. I hope all is good with you.

Chris

[Cyprian Van Dyke]

Often poets/poetess' write about the moon and stars and forget all about the sun, unless it's setting. The sun is very poetic as well and you show that here.

My mind is brimful, filled with brights,
of lucent, lustrous, blazing sky,
a palette of my own delights.

I enjoyed the read. tyfs

[Chris Shaw]

Hello Cyprian, so pleased you enjoyed my sun poem. I enjoy the stars and moonlight too, but the sun's energy is what I need :)

Thanks for stopping by.

Chris

[Kathy Van Kurin]

'Harvesting The Sun'
Chris Shaw,
Yup I agree with your above words and happy to know that the loveliness the sun paints on nature's grace is available to our tired eyes. I need regular time outside to recharge. Gardening, digging, walking or just sitting and contemplating. This poem of yours reminded of how we all need nature's beauty therapy!
Blessings,
Kathy

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Kathy, thank you so much for stopping by and leaving a positive comment. All the best to you.read moreDear Kathy, thank you so much for stopping by and leaving a positive comment. All the best to you.

Chris

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Chris,
Hope today is nice for ya. I am finishing off breakfast and coffee very leisurely then off to church with my husband Tim. Life is so good at times I just have to say thanks Lord Jesus.
See you later.
kathy

[Chris Shaw]

Hope your Sunday was wonderful. Pleased you are content with your life. That is a grand place to be :)

[slfisher89]

Magnificent use of language; love the imagery

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you for stepping by with words of encouragement. You are appreciated.

Chris

[light and ashes]

Absolutely beautiful, and a shining light for many living in literal darkness right now, 100.

[Chris Shaw]

I appreciate this encouraging review. Many thanks light abd ashes for stopping by.

Chris

[light and ashes]

Always....