Sky View

(Inspired by a photograph of Vermont in the fall)

let me rise in an envelope
of heated air, a gentle ascent

a passenger in an air balloon
peering over a wicker basket

set to drift in an azure sky
unbroken hue of deepest blue

Vermont's forests spread wide
thick with a mix of rich vibrancy

leaves flutter their lashes
embarrassed petticoats all aflame

a daring medley of vermillion
splashed with green, daubed in gold

while the waters of a silent lake
duplicate all that my eyes could have seen

i may not get to go there
though I wish that I had been

Reviews

[CD Campbell]

This is really nice, beautiful imagery. Seeing through your eyes at a picture, leaves me jealous that I lack the the grace and understanding to see it the same way. I may have to send you pics of some of my extended family so I wont have to view them with such distaste. Lol

[Chris Shaw]

Funny response Great to have you visit my page, thank you.

CD. I have to say I would struggle turning people from a frog into a handsome Prince :)

Chris

[CD Campbell]

It is a really good poem. Sometimes I can get way to serious in a review and thought I would try to be a little light hearted lately. Have a good day, Chris.

[Chris Shaw]

I appreciated your humour. Have a great day yourself CD.

[Miss Sharon]

Such a beautiful and calming write. I felt as though I were there. Wonderful imagery my friend. ~Sharon

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Sharon for your encouragement. Pleased you enjoyed. Have a lovely Wednesday

read moreMany thanks Sharon for your encouragement. Pleased you enjoyed. Have a lovely Wednesday

Chris

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

I can picture thatt breathtaking view through your words

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Dale for stopping by. You are appreciated. All the best.

Chris

[Patricia]

Lovely descriptions and longing. Vivid imagery and bright colors fill my head. Well done Chris!

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Patricia, thank you for your visit and your lovely review. Appreciated so much.

Chris

[Soren]

Chris this is a beautiful poem through the eye of imagination which is always more beautiful than reality. The images are outstanding. A beautiful piece.

[Chris Shaw]

Pleased you appreciated the imagery Soren. I do try hard to do that. Thanks for stopping by.

Chris

[Writergurl]

Such a beautiful write here, much enjoyed this

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you writergurl for stopping by to share your thoughts. Pleased for your visit.

Chris

[keith]

the pallet nature offers for all to see is its encore before winter comes
the 1st two and last 2 weeks of each season are secrets shared with the planet's renters
most enjoyable read

[Chris Shaw]

Keith. Thanks for your visit and for sharing your thoughts. I appreciate your time. Have a good Wednesday.

Chris

[Betty Hermelee]

This is surely a wonderful ,dreamy thought. I actually did it in France; viewing all the colors below me; it was special; your words are like a water color painting.....Very nicely done Chris!

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Betty. I have only dreamed it. One day maybe?

Chris

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I really like how you gently to start to describe this photo . Through your own words i can picture it this photo. I guess this is picture from fall season. Like person who actually living at Vermont's woodlands. I can maybe very clearly pictured this photo. This is very poetic and your words make good impression on reader. It's very nice around here and maybe you will visit one day who knows. I for example will wish to see again magical landscape of Scottish highlands .

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much for giving this old poem an airing. Vermont is very beautiful in fall. I have only ever seen photographs. Who knows, one day I might get to visit for myself.

Chris

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I always like to visit older writing cause it's can give me perspective. What kind of progress is made by each member of this community .
I think certainly Vermont is worth it to visit. Cause it's quiet different here then at others part of USA. It's very rural state . You cannot find here too much big malls and fast foods are generally always on end of the towns. People have quiet slow pace at life. What's can be done today it's can be also done next year. We don't have really big towns here. Mostly very small towns mostly with cafes and pubs and bookstores . So it's quiet nice here . Even thought economic situation is not so great.

[Chris Shaw]

It sounds lovely. . You have done a good marketing job on it :)

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Thanks for sure there is also few negative aspects. But overall it's more pleasant experience then at other super busy states.

[Chris Shaw]

Another poet here is very fond of Vermont, so it must have a specialness about it. I wrote three poems about it last year.

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Alright here is another marketing post about Vermont. Vermont became quiet often visited by poets and other artist like for example Lorca, Frost or even Alexander Solnezycin was here at his emigration years. Here is lot of artistic workshops so it;'s have very special vibes. But also is here lot of poverty and drug abuse just name to few to balanced my report. Do you have still those three poems on display here. I would like to see them . thanks.

[Chris Shaw]

Yes, I do. I will go back and find the titles for you.

[Chris Shaw]

When Words Pale is one of them. I actually wrote four but I don't think I published the other two. I will have to check my notebooks. I thinks it:s on page 6 of my work if you do look.

Chris

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Yes i will when i have more time. Thank you .

[Robert Trakofler]

You are riding a wave of sublimity lately dear Chris the things you have been writing have been so very Chris times two:) wow my eyes are glowing with fall flashes and my face is flush with your colorful brushings:) I have (a very long time ago) ridden a hot air balloon and you transported me to that memory now I wish I was on it again peering over the fall leaves! Lovely lovely lovely

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Bunny, then you have done something I haven't done. My balloon was all imagination, but I thought what an incredible way to really appreciate the colours of fall. Rise up and have an aerial view. I am happy I gave you a bit of a nostalgia trip and I thank you for your lovely generous response. You have a huge Bunny heart.

Chris