Thought Flight

(A poem written for a friend from a photograph)

This tranquil scene you've made your own,

where you can lose yourself in thought,

where river willows bend in breeze,

where trees reach tall to touch the sky

and glassy waters pass on by.

I stood there on the bridge today,

watched graceful swans in pairs glide past.

Though autumn russets will not last

and ochre hues give way to views

of winter and its icy stare.

I felt your presence hover there,

I knew you'd travelled in your dreams.

Whatever season of the year,

this place will bring you peace of mind,

you'll find what you are looking for.

What's more, when seen at dead of night,

when lamplight shoots its amber glow

across the calm and blackened flow,

there's no where else I'd rather be,

there's no where else I need to go.

Reviews

[Tamara Beryl Latham]

Absolutely wonderful, Christine.

Your poem overflows with the peaceful serenity we experience when thinking of friends, lovers or relatives as we stand on a bridge absorbing all nature's treasures.

This was an excellent write and a pleasure to read. :)

[Chris Shaw]

Your comments very generous Tamara, thank you for your visit.

Chris

[Tamara Beryl Latham]

Chris, reading you poem again reminded me of something. Years ago I had "glassine" to describe a glass-like sky and I was told the definition of glassine is tempered paper. Yet, the word is so poetic. I wrote to Merriam-Webster at that time and asked if they could include glassine and an alternate definition of glass-like and still have heard nothing.

Oh well! :)

[Chris Shaw]

Well it was a nice thought on your part, pity they didn't respond. :)

[emmajoy]

There are people who might be physically absent from our lives but - with only a hint from or of him/her, one seems to be able to feel that person. Tis something special that wraps around. Lost we are without.. .. Your words really sing.. and linger, Chris.

These words are longing personified, . '.. there's no where else I'd rather be, ~ there's no where else I need to go.'

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Em for your visit and kind review.

Chris

[Wild Rose]

What a lovely scene you paint
Peace full with trailing willow trees bending to touch the gentle waters
Swans swimming past so gracefully they move
By night the lamp light glisten upon the ripples
A place to dwell on memories of time past
With more to follow

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Wild Rose. A lovely scene indeed. Your visit most appreciated.

Chris

[Dave]

Christine - I've been away and I'm sorry that, so far, I've missed some of your beautiful writing, such as this.
I appreciate the calm and the love you feel expressing the calm before the approaching change of seasons.
Thank you - Dave

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Dave for your lovely compliment. I truly appreciate your reviews and visits. Take care
read moreThank you Dave for your lovely compliment. I truly appreciate your reviews and visits. Take care

Chris

[Dave]

It is such a pleasure reading what you have to offer us.

Take care - Dave

[Jimmy Yetts]

A lovely perspective elegantly portrayed.
Word-painting, Chris!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Jimmy.

Chris

[john l smith]

a wonderful mood in a beautiful scene

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Dave. Pleased you enjoyed this effort. All good wishes

Chris

[Coyote Poetry]

Some places we need to be.
What's more, when seen at dead of night,
when lamplight shoots its amber glow
across the calm and blackened flow,
there's no where else I'd rather be,
there's no where else I need to go."
I love the above lines. Thank you dear Chris for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you for appreciating my lines Coyote. I am thankful.

Chris

[Coyote Poetry]

I love your work and you are welcome Chris.

[Lorry]

This is beautiful Christine, and all the more impressive for being written from an image.
It reminds me of myspace (what?) where I was in a writing group and really enjoyed the daily challenges they set, one of which was a choice of images to write about.
I didn't win many, but enjoyed the challenge. I miss myspace. Simpler times :)

[Chris Shaw]

Thanks Lorry. Haven't heard about MySpace. Pleased you liked this one though. I quite enjoy writing from an image.

Chris

[Lorry]

Ach, you're too young to remember it :)

[Najam Us Saher]

Very beautiful scene you have created.
We will be at that place exactly where we are meant to be.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you for your visit Najam. All good wishes.

Chris

[Najam Us Saher]

It was my pleasure reading this.