Room With A View

sunrise stretches a broad canvas

visible through pristine plate glass

doors that slide open on to a top

floor balcony

slate grey brooding sky mountains

form continents with islands

blending with smooth set apricot

splashes

to form perfect cloud harbours

without a single sail boat in sight

of early morning stillness in half

baked autumn light

a flash of thickened mango crush

adds a tincture of deeper hue

in a sky absent of an ounce of

ocean blue

a hint of gun metal shows two

dolphins taking a leap in imaginary

waters, leaping for joy like children

with a favourite toy

while reality puts seagulls in flight

centre stage in my living art,

entering this frame and departing

in fleeting moments

Reviews

[Ken Simm.]

I consider myself extremly blessed that I can see these views from each of my windows. but I couldn't write about them so well. I find this a very moving and musical piece.
PS I realise that this is not Scotland you describe. And I love your descriptions of colour.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much Ken. This is Brixham in Devon. I find the light there so uplifting and the cloud movement a source of inspiration. Thank you for stopping by with your encouraging comments.

Chris

[Dhara_Ditzy Kat]

This poem revved up my imagination! Those clouds in the sky are in constant motion. Forming castles, mountains and harbors and even dragons. How awesome the sunrise sky appears from your words, with its gun metal and mango crush hues! The picture is complete with those sea gulls flying right across it!

[Chris Shaw]

My fav Kat, I thank you so much.I just love looking at cloud formations and if you get them at sunrise and sunset too, then that adds to the splendour combined with the colours. Ditzy I am leaving you more treats but please tell me you are working out in the gym. I don't want you to get to be too chubby kitty. ......

Chris

[Dhara_Ditzy Kat]

Hahahaha not too chonky yet dear Chris but all these yummy treats might get me there soon so I decided to put up a home gym and guess what! Its getting done next week! I get a treadmill, an exercise bike and a cross-trainer. So please do not cut down my treat my friend! :)

[Chris Shaw]

What a sensible Kat you are looking after your health. You have fun, and don't over do it. Be sure I will leave you treats as always:)

[Dhara_Ditzy Kat]

I'll be careful my friend. Thank you for caring always! You have a lovely evening! Its bedtime for me. Goodnight 💕

[Chris Shaw]

Night night puddy Kat. Sweet dreams of catching nasty rats and giving them a good seeing too :))

[AJNJ]

Skyscrapers offer beautiful, panoramic views of the sky and it was one such amazing sunrise that you captured through your poetic lens here, Ms. Chris. The sky is teeming with unusual hues and shapes and not the expected blues one would expect and I find that fascinating. Have you ever noticed that the sky seems very similar at sunrise and sunset? Sunsets are my time on my balcony with a nice drink. Love it!

[Chris Shaw]

Wonderful having a balcony to view sunrise and sunset. You are so right AJ, the colours are very similar for both sunrise and sunset. Nice drink on the balcony just my cup of tea, or maybe something stronger. Thank you so much my friend for adding your valued comments.

Chris

[AJNJ]

Its a great pleasure Ms. Chris 🤗

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Often sky scrappers gives a broad picturisque view all over.... It's so nice the beautiful morning..... Fills the heart with a flavour of happiness.... Like the dolphins.... Love this piece

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Sima for your thoughtful review. Pleased you enjoyed the read.

Chris

[Vertigo Cat1111]

Descriptive and absolutely gorgeous! The way you describe the stillness of the morning and the gray mountains... it’s my kind of poem and I adore this one. Another poem that shows your endless stream of talent and hard work.

[Chris Shaw]

So pleased you like this one Colacat. Thank you so much.

Chris

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Indeed more delightful, descriptive verse that sets the scene so well and allows the reader to share your view of this autumnal picture Chris.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you John for the encouraging review.

Chris