On The Far Side Of The Horizon

(from a friend's photograph)

gift me a horizon at days end

where a fireball sun is sinking fast

between silhouettes of scented pine

where my view is divided in two

dark chocolate shadow submerges

all lower ground while on high

swimming in a warm summer sky

runny with orange blossom honey

thickly spread and set

a solitary avian friend soars

a pin prick in a vast ocean expanse

carry my thoughts on feathered wings

as i ponder on the persecuted

in far off lands who no doubt

hear the call of freedom singing

how many stare at the setting sun

elsewhere on our unequal earth

dreaming their chance too will come

where they leave behind family

friends, all they have ever known

to grow in more fruitful soil

Reviews

[willweb]

This was beautiful and had me thinking of the sunsets I have seen here lately, there have been some gorgeous end of day scenes staring me in the face as I drive home from work. However...the final stanza of this thru me off a bit, though I can see some wanting nothing more than to ride off into the sunset but leaving family and friends behind. I guess so, just not me. Love the painting you did here with your words Chris.

[Chris Shaw]

Thanks will. When I wrote this I had in mind refugees who will leave everything behind in search of their dream. Could I do it? Never, but many do. Really appreciate your visit to this older poem out for an airing.

[Matthew Kult]

Hopefully dreamful. Realistically playful.

Great read

With love,

Matthew

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks for leaving me such a kind review Matthew. Very much appreciated. Pleased you enjoyed the read.

Chris

[Mauricio Montoya]

Chris the titled got my attention, let me read something that gives hope but I read I realize hope is what we have inside of what we face but your image of your words gives us a picture of what we may see.
Excellent Write.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Mauricio my friend for all your support at my efforts. You are appreciated.

Chris

[Celie Rose]

Beautiful poem. A lasting imagery. Well expressed and written. "how many stare at the setting sun
elsewhere on our unequal earth
dreaming their chance too will come."

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Celine Rose for your generous response. Have a lovely Sunday.

Chris

[DIVYA]

Such a relevant poem on today's times...every verse is a beautiful thought and holds its own incandescence....yes, it's a scene that would invoke the deepest thought and empathy in us towards our fellow human beings existing in beyond sad places on this unequal earth. Your portrayal is effortless, strong and masterful. Kudos Chris!

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Divya, an old poem out for an airing. Conflict is never far away and my thoughts are with the peace loving citizens who die and are maimed needlessly caught up in the middle of warfare. I appreciate you. Thank you for your thoughtful review. Have s beautiful day.

Chris

[W. Barrett Munn]

I really enjoyed the turn here from sunsts to longings of immigrants. A fine example of what poetry should be.

Winston

[Chris Shaw]

You are appreciated Winston. Thank you for that encouragement. Have a lovely day.

Chris

[Patricia Wedel]

Orange Blossom Honey and Bumble Bees... Keys on a Piano in the Breeze. Where have all the Goblins Gone... Witches and Frankenstein and Grapes of Wrath on the Vine. I will have that Glass of Wine. gently, Pat

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you dear Pat calling on this old poem. I raise my glass to you and yours.

Chris

[Seriana]

This was a very enjoyable read, Chris. Has a bit of wandering nostalgia to it. I enjoyed it very much.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Amber. Pleased you enjoyed the read. All the best to yiu.

Chris

[Dave]

Like you, Chris, I love sunsets. Just recently I saw one that took my breath away. I was only sorry that I didn't have a camera with me to capture its beauty. It's a shame that because of so many horrid things going on in many peoples' lives, they don't have the time or capacity to appreciate so much of nature's beauty. I'm glad that you do.
Take care - Dave

[Chris Shaw]

I think we all need more sunsets and less warfare Dave. Thank you so much for the interest you have shown in this sunset. It was s beauty.

Chris

[Neville]

as much as I enjoy travelling, I dont think I could ever settle anywhere else .. well not for long anyway, and get this, I think it may have something to do with the sunsets .. oh' and other stuff as well I suppose, but our sunsets sure do rival anything I have seen anywhere .. please excuse the tangent, I got carried away while my thoughts migrated .. Neville

[Chris Shaw]

The setting of the sun and the rising of it will always be a subject of interest for poets and painters. I don’t think I could settle elsewhere either. Happy your thoughts migrated and I thank you for your much appreciated visit. Have a great weekend Neville.

Chris