Where The Shade Falls

Where The Shade Falls

A Poem by Chris Shaw

where reigns the oak a mighty king
the beech is surely England's queen
beneath her dense green canopy
that hides me from a cloudless sky
i watch as from this river bank
the cruisers with their ease of grace
so gently smoothly sail on by

oh Fagus god of this fine tree
today in overbearing heat
i thank you for the use of shade
i thank you for the softest breeze
and from the inner core of me
i curtsey to this queen of queens
for growing in this welcome glade

© 2020 Chris Shaw


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“beneath her dense green canopy
that hides me from a cloudless sky
i watch as from this river bank”
You have so beautifully mastered the art of meticulous details in poetry. Each word just so magically paints a vivid picture! Fascinating work!

Posted 2 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

2 Years Ago

Your lovely review is so encouraging. Many thank yous.

Chris



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One can feel the gentle flow
of your poetic verse within
the lines of this beautifully
penned piece..the serenity
therein each word.. Lovely poem

Posted 2 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

2 Years Ago

Thank you dear Fran for your continued support. Pleased you enjoyed the read.

Chris
i need it to fall on me. but your writing has landed on me today instead. cool and lovely. loved how you slipped in the line about fagus. we are sweltering this week but supposed to cool down for the weekend. your words flow just like a cool summer breeze ... :)

Posted 2 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

2 Years Ago

Dear Pete, I hope my poem provided some welcome shade. Your heat would be too much for my English sk.. read more
Pete

2 Years Ago

well, after all, poets are a sensitive lot ... :)
Another magnifcent poem describing another beauty of mother nature, I have not had the pleasure of seeing the Florida overallades but came close reading this poem

Posted 2 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

2 Years Ago

Thank you Dale for your lovely review and continued support. You are appreciated.

Chr.. read more
Chris - this is so beautiful in so many ways. I can feel the peace, the tranquility of relaxing on a riverbank beneath a mighty oak providing welcome shade from the blistering summer heat. You have me picture swans drifting quietly, majestic in their beauty as I enjoy the breeze that the overhanging boughs provide.
Thank you for all of this - Dave

Posted 2 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

2 Years Ago

Dave I am pleased my poetry brought you such lovely tranquil imagery. Thank you so much fir your con.. read more
Wow! I said before... sounds like you live
close to the land. But this stuff is
ancient Briton Celtic Druid stuff.
You are dancing with the spirits.
But don't worry, I have strong
feelings they like you. You are safe!

Posted 2 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

2 Years Ago

I am certainly spiritual and love the natural environment. Thank you for your reassuring visit. Plea.. read more
LostSage

2 Years Ago

I am still new here. Only a week. You were one of my first friends when I only had 4 friends. That m.. read more
Trees hold great meaning for you.
An elegant ode to your pulpy friends.

Posted 3 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

3 Years Ago

Friends they are indeed Jimmy. Thank you. We are having quite a hot spell recently. My English skin .. read more
Thank goodness for the "Queen"; it really does protect us from the blazing sun; we pay homage to you;I like the description of the sea and boats; but mostly thank the Queen tree for shading under cloudless skies.
Really nice write Chris.... Best, Betty

Posted 3 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

3 Years Ago

Dear Betty, thank you for your review. Always appreciated my friend. Like me you are aover of trees .. read more
A perfectly rendered tribute to trees and their benefits Chris - could go on reading this verse and fancying I am sheltering there from this heat with your words dear friend.

Posted 3 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

3 Years Ago

While everyone else blistered in the heat, we were moored for the day beneath this wonderful, protec.. read more
Beautiful write, Ms. Christine. The sense of gratitude, respect and appreciation for nature's easing and fortitudinous aspects, the unseen forces, trust in the order of nature, have been depicted by the author with vivid imagery. May the dense green Beech always give you shade and peace. Regards.

Posted 3 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

3 Years Ago

Thank you so much for that truly beautiful review Archisman Rick. Ever grateful for trees and what t.. read more
Archishman Rick

3 Years Ago

Absolutely. You're very welcome.
Wonderful poetry dear Chris.
"oh Fagus god of this fine tree
today in overbearing heat
i thank you for the use of shade
i thank you for the softest breeze"
I did love the lines above. I hope you are doing well and thank you for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

Posted 3 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

3 Years Ago

Dear Coyote, I am so pleased you enjoyed these lines. I can tell you on a scorching hot day I was mo.. read more
Coyote Poetry

3 Years Ago

Me too. I have large trees in my yard. Keep us cool in the Summer.
Chris Shaw

3 Years Ago

You take care :)

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Chris Shaw

Berkshire, United Kingdom



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