morning glory

river musings

from swan island
on the deck of caryl anna
reflections
kiss surface water

gifting

a double dose of
willow green
weeping

tumbling from a height
whispers of movement
teasing

gifting

a double dose of
feathers
slow sailing

little boats afloat
white wisps on summer blue
sky travelling

rinsing

with warm glow
peeping tom gold
love wrapped sun

behold my glory
morning happiness
my story

Reviews

[Eilis]

A beautiful poem, Chris. I love the way you've taken a scene and translated it for us. Your powers of observation make it all feel quite magical. Like the experience of seeing something for the first time. A thing we always hold in the catalog of our memory.

I'm becoming very curious about this river you've been visiting...your poems make it feel radiant and peaceful. On another note, I especially like the style you've used here. The formatting with all little letters and the wandering of free verse. It suits the scene and musings well.

This is somewhere I'd love to be this morning. Lovely.

[Chris Shaw]

I write about the river Thames Eilis. It has beautiful scenery and does flow through the city of London to the sea. Our journey last week was downstream to Windsor and then upstream to Henley. I appreciate your lovely review.

Chris

[Wondering Mind]

This is such a delightful read taking (me) back to those cottage weekends on the lake... Your river invites the senses, your writing makes it compulsory.. beautiful!

[Chris Shaw]

What a perfectly lovely review to get my day off to a good start. So pleased it reminded you of a place dear to you. Thank you.

Chris

[gram linski]

once again, I wish I was there, you paint vivid pictures in words, this poem gives me morning glory, lol

[Chris Shaw]

I think your morning glory might have a different meaning to mine :) Happy for your visit gram

Chris

[Fay Slimm]

What linguistic pleasure you wrap around river musings Chris - - - a lovely scene for the first read of my day and with a delightful format too.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Fay. Experimenting with the form.

Chris

[Jibey]

A beautiful verbal sketch...capturing the charm and attraction of the scene while also bathing it with warm love, like the sun's blessing.

[Chris Shaw]

What a warm review Jibey. Like that sun's blessing. Thank you.

Chris

[Fran Marie]

Another. lovely piece filled with vivid images ..quite a nice format also ..nicely expressed

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you. Experimenting with form. Appreciate you visiting Fran Marie.

Chris

[Karmee]

such vivid imagery in this write, I like the part of the boats.. Wonderful write here

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks for reviewing Kit. Very much appreciated

Chris

[Karmee]

not a problem, I enjoyed reading talent

[Chris Shaw]

Then you have just added a smile to my face as well. Thank you.

[Karmee]

not a problem, it's true. I appreciate people who can actually write.

[Chris Shaw]

Well I try hard and I'm pleased that you notice my work.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

i saw what you saw and heard what you heard...you took my on the journey...a photo in poetry.
j.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Jacob. Pleased I was able to take you there. The words pale in comparison to the real thing.

Chris

[John Alexander McFadyen]

A very whimsical and calm piece of descriptive free verse as you paint a portrait of cruising along the river on a summer's day. Very nice and relaxing.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

PS the title is a little risqué?

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you John. Moored at the moment. The title? A bit of sexual arousal amid the glorious scenery would be an added bonus. I'm concentrating on the river view :) Appreciate your visit and have a great day. Thank you for persevering with my river musings.

Chris