When The Dog Wails

we all have dark days

Even in our bleakest moments

nature brings a glint of bright.

By the river, I remember

how my darkness captured light.

I saw diamonds dance on water

as the sun broke through to play,

I recall my burden lighten

on a dreary soulless day.

All that glory there before me

for those minutes mesmerised,

as the sparkle on the surface

grew in strength, intensified.

I'm reminded when the dog wails,

when those blackest moments come,

nothing stays the same forever,

dig in deep and don't succumb.

Author's Note

sunlight dancing on the surface of water is mesmerising

Reviews

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Yess...I just feel like looking at the pond of my village river on which surface diamonds used to dance...however I haven't been there since years...
Your poems are anyway a lesson for me dear...no matter how any can fake being strong...but from his/her own soul the shreds of heart can't be hidden which was shattered at the dark days....And the glint of light does gives a look to us...hopefully dark days then goes away!!
Thanks for sharing this Christine...this was like I could relate with myself☺

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Tahsin, so pleased that you could relate to this poem.

Chris

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You're heartedly welcome Christine!☺

[Coyote Poetry]

I love nature. Always changing and beautiful dear Chris.
I'm reminded when the dog wails,
when those blackest moments come,
nothing stays the same forever,
Dig in deep and don't succumb."

I loved the above lines and thank you C for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Chris Shaw]

I agree Coyote, nature is wonderful. Always changing and beautiful. Thank you for reading.
read moreI agree Coyote, nature is wonderful. Always changing and beautiful. Thank you for reading.

Chris

[Coyote Poetry]

I enjoyed this poem and you are welcome my friend.

[Ms Paragon]

Finding comfort in nature to get over difficulties! What a beautiful concept and well writen as well! Well done!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Ms Paragon, happy that you enjoyed the read.

Chris

[Ms Paragon]

My pleasure!

[Stella Armour]

Ah, those black dog moments when we can't seem to rise above them; but yes something like diamond light dancing on water is very uplifting and can bring us out of the darkness back into the light.

Watching flow is so very calming as well ,washing away worries .... letting the flow carry us into its own peaceful rhythm..

[Chris Shaw]

Hello Stella, yes I find looking at water, whether it is the river or the ocean is calming. Sunlight or moonlight dancing on water is always so uplifting to watch, especially when I have black dog moments.

Chris