Serenity

More river musings from afloat

South westerly blows welcome breeze

to soothe all willow trees who bake

in August's scorching oven heat.

Across lake's blue I see them sway,

their leafy tease in quiet speak,

on deck I rest my soul replete.

As rippled waters hold a race

of little feathered boats that float

along with algae island's green.

No other place I'd rather be

umbrella shades me from the sun,

content am I till day is done.

When sunset steals the last of light,

when darkness brings the curtain down

and all the wild fowl say goodnight.

Reviews

[Lorry]

Ahh, better than lying on a sandy beach any day, especially if you wear suntan oil and the wind changes, turning you into a doughnut.
This had to be a lazy Sunday, floating the aches of the week away and readying you for another Monday.
Just don't float too far away Chris.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Lorry. It was indeed a Sunday, a very hot one as well and not a grain of sand in sight. Good job for the umbrella or I would have cooked. Thank you and good morning.

Chris

[Lorry]

Afternoon 😀

[Chris Shaw]

Yep, it's afternoon now, have a happy one :)

[Fay Slimm]

Ah - this write shows the right way to spend a hot day dear Chris - - I love the interchange of internal rhyming you use in this tribute to finding Serenity aboard a boat. With you in spirit at least..... Fay

[Chris Shaw]

Many thank yous Fay. We are very fortunate to own a boat which blends in very well with my love of nature. Much to see on the river and that's where I am responding from this morning.

Chris

[Fay Slimm]

Have a great river-time today Chris and wishing you lots of sunshine ..................... Fay

[Shoshana]

You have such beautiful writing, it hits me like a cold stone stinging as it bites cold bare skin.

[Chris Shaw]

That's quite a poetic response there Shoshana. Thank you for your visit.

Chris

[Karmee]

I really enjoyed the serenity of this piece, love your last two stanza's the best.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you silent k. Really appreciate your visit and your review. All good wishes.

Chris

[kitty]

Recalling better days of quietness and peace. This piece puts me in mind of days spent on the banks of the River Avon. This captures the idyllic setting that brings "Serenity'" to this worn mind. Thank you most heartedly. Have a precious week end, my friend.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much for your wonderful review kitty. Have yourself a good week my friend.

read moreThank you so much for your wonderful review kitty. Have yourself a good week my friend.

Chris

[kitty]

Looks as though we'll be having a good one - Week end

[Dave]

Oh such pleasant surroundings. The beauty of the lake and the quietude. I picture sailboats instead of noisy motor boats enjoying the water. Sounds like you had a very restful day.

Take care - Dave

[DAH]

This makes me happy on so many levels:

"As rippled waters hold a race
of little feathered boats that float
along with algae island's green.

No other place I'd rather be
umbrella shades me from the sun,
content am I till day is done"

Lovely, simply lovely and inviting. Take me the next time you go to this spot,
yes, take me ...

Bravo, Christine!
DAH

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you DAH for your delightful review. So pleased you would like to visit yourself. All good wishes.

Chris

[Dave Brown]

you have nicely captured one of life's pleasures
Ain't life grand

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Dave. Don't get many Sunday afternoons like this:)

Chris

[Coyote Poetry]

I love being near the lake and the forest.
"No other place I'd rather be
umbrella shades me from the sun,
content am I till day is done."
The days of Summer. The blessing of the sun and time to relax the mind. Thank you dear Chris for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Chris Shaw]

So pleased you liked this poem Coyote. Your visit most appreciated.

Chris

[Coyote Poetry]

I did enjoy and you are welcome welcome dear Chris.