Moonfleet Perspective

( mind meandering past midnight )

Looking down on Brixham town

leaves me breathless at the splendour

of the mesmerising lights,

glinting from the terraced houses

winking, blinking in the night.

Though I'm sleepless I am thankful

as I watch the ebb and flow

of the dark and salted waters

agitating in the basin

of the harbour seen below.

Gone the laughing, cheerful faces

of the noisy, playful children.

Gone the bustle of the day.

Empty streets are lonely places,

even ghosts have stayed away.

Yet the peace brings on contentment

in the silence with my thoughts.

Time for quiet contemplation,

soothing moments for the soul.

Puts the balance in perspective,

shifts what rigid from control.

Reviews

[Neville]

You really are something of a wonder our Chris .................. Past midnight musings shared so eloquently & generously thank you .. Neville

[Chris Shaw]

You really are a gem finding these old writes. A big thank you Neville. Pleased you enjoyed my midnight ramblings.

Chris

[Neville]

tis but a pleasure & all mine :)

[MCS]

such elegance
enjoyed
thank you

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks MCS. I appreciate your response.

Chris

[Davidgeo]

Your vocabulary matches your writing style quite well.

That's not an easy thing.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you David, appreciate your response.

Chris

[Julie McCarthy (juliesp..]

wow if you can write this good after midnight all I can say is wow
the description left me hungering for more of what you saw and recalled
I loved it truly

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Julie. I find it easier to concentrate in the quiet. Best wishes

Chris

[Jimmy Yetts]

Relative darkness, quiet and solitude tend to refresh the human spirit.
An utterly lovely portrayal!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Jimmy

Chris

[Onlyme]

Lovely images of Brixham town. Makes me take a wander down the harbour and watching everyone pass by.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Dee for your response.

Chris

[moog-drika]

'Empty streets are lonely places, Even ghosts have stayed away'- whoa these lines have put a big smile on my face. Haha. I really loved and enjoyed the vision that the piece depicted. It would be one of the poems that I would love to read again. And your detailings on the picture, what should I say, extremely admirable!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you for your lovely review moog-drika

Chris

[barleygirl]

I love wandering in the stillness of whatever time other people aren't doing their usual populated things! I love the way your poem doesn't exactly pin down a time of day, but rather showing us possibilities for "time" based on your vivid descriptions of the surroundings! Love your descriptions that also convey a slightly haunted feeling mixed with heightened awareness (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you dear Margie

Chris

[Dave Brown]

Quiet brings a sense of peace
Nice vibes

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Dave. Need the quiet to restore balance.

Chris