Beyond Compare

(forgive my endless love of nature)

Across the margins of this bay,

I watch the ocean's tides at play,

in gentle movements on the shore.

And white topped crested waves roll in,

that lace-like leave a loving hem,

caressing pebbles left in wet.

Behold the drifting, morphing veils

of billowed softness, cloudy trails

as sail boats conquer cobalt sky.

While gold, the bold and welcome stare,

see sequin flecks from sun unfold

to dance sweet tempered on the sea.

Beyond compare these treasures are,

so too our rainbows, moon and stars,

small gifts that nature brings to please.

Reviews

[lightsong]

"that lace-like leave a loving hem" I very much like this line and Your wonderful metaphor, I was smiling and couldn't help but to think of us women as the rulers of this world lol there is something alluring trough Your words, of course those who appreciate the wonderment of nature try to paint the scene which captured their hearts, and share it with the same haunted way it struck them, like here dear Chris, and You did it with a gentle lovely brush! oh and with NO DOUBT You are totally forgiven! ;)

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Light. I've always thought if women ruled the world, it would be far less violent and far more inclusive. Smiling with you :))

[Neville]

I get this .. I really do it has more than just a taste and feel of my own special place .. thanks for the lift and for taking me there.

Neville

[Chris Shaw]

The pleasure was all mine and I thank you very much for the fresh air you gave this poem Neville.read moreThe pleasure was all mine and I thank you very much for the fresh air you gave this poem Neville.

Chris

[Jimmy Yetts]

Your love of Nature comes glaring through.
One exquisite poetic creation, Chris.
A great pleasure to experience!

[Chris Shaw]

What a lovely review Jimmy. Really appreciate your kindness. Thank you.

Chris

[alanwgraham]

You have shared your deep affinity with nature in this Chris.The imagery of the sun dancing on the sea is lovely. I can and often do become immersed in nature's gifts which is one benefit of being alone. I am aware that sharing these experiences add an extra dimension. Mutual reminiscing is part of the pleasure. And sharing, as you have done.
Till the next outing!
regards , Alan

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Alan, I do have a deep affinity with nature and it is my pleasure to be able to try and convey what I see and feel. Thank you so much for your lovely review. Hoping all is good with you and yours.

Chris

[Coyote Poetry]

I agree dear Chris.
"Beyond compare these treasures are,
so too our rainbows, moon and stars,
small gifts that nature brings to please."
The simple things. Free and wonderful things for us to see and know. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Coyote. We have all these treasures at hand. Not everyone can see them.

Chris

[Coyote Poetry]

I agree dear Chris and you are welcome my friend.

[Suhd]

Ah! The beauty of nature. I saw all these details credit to you. I agree with the last stanza, these beauties are beyond compare. It's so refreshing Chris.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Suhd. I do appreciate both your visit and your thoughts. Enjoy the rest of the day.

Chris

[kentuck14]

Chris,
Your love of nature has created some lovely poetry. Wonderful, clear images burst forth in this one . . . such as, "as sailboats conquer cobalt sky." and there is that 2nd stanza . . . one can stand on the shore and see what you see. Congratulations. (You should publish your work if you haven't already.)
Sincerely, Tom

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you for appreciation of my poetry Tom. I have published, but not for a long while. Maybe I'll go down that route again one day. Have a great weekend.

Chris

[kentuck14]

Go ahead and do it. What is the title of your book . . . is it available?
T

[Chris Shaw]

Haven't published my own book, but I have a chapter of my own in

Forged by Fire
A Collective 13

It's an International Anthology. I think it's still on Amazon, published in 2013

Other poems in various publications. Never taken the plunge on my own.

[kentuck14]

I plan on self publishing through Amazon kindle. Hope to get it out soon. Seems the only way to get your stuff out there . . . and probably will do better than getting published on some obscure poetry press.

[Chris Shaw]

Let me know how you get on Tom.

[R.E. Ray]

You painted a place I want to visit, Chris. Such vivid imagery and warmth in this piece. Beautiful work.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks for your thoughtful response. It is indeed a beautiful place. Your visit most welcome and appreciated.

Chris

[Melissa]

You've made some really lovely word choices here. The lace-like hem is beautifully described.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Melissa. I appreciate your visit.

Chris

[sette]

and your poems about nature will not be boring to read but rather the opposite.. there is a lesson learned for every destructive thing a person does to nature and these poems of yours are totally eye openers

[Chris Shaw]

Your new avatar is adorable sette, and thank you so much for your very warm words.

Chris

[Dave]

I was born and raised in Atlantic City. New Jersey. I loved so much of what you wrote. Sitting on the beach in late afternoon watching th< sun slip into the ocean. Early evening the smaller seabirds skitting along the tops of the wet sand scooping up unwary sand crabs. Walking along the shore where the riplets of waves rush upon the sand and then slowly almost imperceptively the stars come out to light up the sky until the moon rises and outshines them all.
Thank you for the reminders. - Dave

[Chris Shaw]

So pleased that you were able to relate to the words in my poem Dave. Thank you kindly for your response.

Chris

[Dave]

You are deservedly welcome. - Dave