Exposure

storm's marauding afterlife

leaves eyes of sunrise squinting

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brooding cloud formations

hang in black curtain heaviness

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lined with a sliver of silver hem

gleaming with uncertain promise

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hurled through rough salty waters

from ocean's dark disturbed bed

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tossed in a surge of soapy foam

angriest of roller-coasters ride in

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fossils flung far in shifting swell

beached upon dampened sand

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naked on soft islands surrounded

by wet glistening shingle sharps

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ammonites bellemnites picked

by fingers clinging to jurassic finds

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Reviews

[Lisasview]

I felt like I was there with you dear Chris, after the storm, looking for treasures.... Something I just love to do.
Rained heavily here today but now it is sunny....and we are in June... Oh those poor vacationers... not been great here the past two weeks...
We of course love it... Rain...means not as much watering...
Lisa, shoulder better

[Chris Shaw]

Good your shoulder is getting better. The storm certainly inspired my writing and allowed my imagination to wander. I appreciate you Lisa.

Chris

[Lisasview]

Good morning dear Chris,
7:15 here and I am already on the computer with a nice Cappuccino next to me.
The weather does often inspire...
Lisa

[Chris Shaw]

Have a wonderful day Lisa.

[Lisasview]

Thank you,
Lisa

[Sami Khalil]

AS one finds treasures in your poetry, you found treasures in nature. I'm fascinated by fossils and the time , manner of formation. They can tell us a lot.
I like those beach walks and discovery.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Sami for your thoughtful review. You are appreciated.

Chris

[Sami Khalil]

You too. You are welcome .

[Lydia Shutter]

Sunrise squinting and silver linings to clouds.. a fine time to go searching for fossils. The treasures you find will be worth more because you found them yourself. Loved the alliteration and the imagery in this one. I realize I just wished you a Happy Thanksgiving and I doubt you celebrate it. Sorry! Lydi****

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks for your encouraging review Lydi**. Pleased you enjoyed this write. Sending warm wishes across the pond.

Chris

[shadrach hah]

Hi Chris, well, I am a dumbbell and I was lost, to begin with. Had to get my head straight and then the piece just flowed. As always, you hold the interest of this reader from beginning to end. I always love a good storm, I am strange that way, so your opening held me spellbound. What can come after a storm is wondrous in itself. Yes, many things can be found on our Jurrasic shores. An outstanding write, Chris. Have a wonderful Saturday. Hugs always....Mike.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Mike for your encouragement. Such a generous review. Pleased you stopped by.

Chris

[shadrach hah]

You are welcome, Chris. Shine on. Have a wonderful Monday. Hugs always....Mike.

[LJW]

"lined with a sliver of silver hem"

That is one powerful line.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks LJW. I appreciate you stopping by and leaving a review.

Chris

[Mauricio Montoya]

Wow Chris this write is deep and dynamic, just the title made me think even the words open doors in what I'm reading do I understand what I see in life we fear death but can we take this in what we believe, the sun so powerful we can't bare to look at but we enjoy its warmth. And my favorite part, life is a roller coaster ride. Thank you for sharing. This is what I saw, excellent write.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Mauricio. Pleased you enjoyed the read. Really appreciate you stopping by. All the best.read moreThank you Mauricio. Pleased you enjoyed the read. Really appreciate you stopping by. All the best.

Chris

[Seth Cason]

Hey Chris!

Having just woken up, it took me a while to catch on to the style and strategy of the poem-- no articles, no "I's"-- I can dig it. I read it several times on repeat, and each time I could appreciate and applaud what you've done. Even better, I learned a few new science words. Best of all, I found a belemnite on Etsy for only $2,280!! So what if I'll have to eat cat food for three months? No one's gonna accuse this guy of being an uncultured dummy. Thanks, Chris!!

[Chris Shaw]

Hi Seth, thanks for the visit. That's a great deal of dosh you have parted with to get yourself a belemnite. If you are lucky and comb our Jurassic coastline after a storm, you can get them for nothing. You do have to be patient though. I'm sure yours is much nicer than the ones I picked up. Cheers for checking in. Enjoy the rest of the day.

Chris

[Davidgeo]

I particularly enjoyed the closing.

[Chris Shaw]

Ya know. I could sort of take that two ways :)) That's OK with me and I'm gonna thank you anyway for your visit. Finding those fossils was quite something. Contemplating all the years they had remained hidden.

Chris

Chris

[Davidgeo]

Re reading you is delightful.
I'm glad you're underrated, otherwise you might never read my comments.

[Firebird]

I love storms and finding fossils. A very atmospheric poem... Excuse the pun. The "oceans dark disturbed bed" I found particularly evoking. Well done.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Firebird for stopping by and sharing your thoughts. Pleased you visited.

Chris

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

What an intense read and a great depiction of Mother Natures no so nice side.

[Chris Shaw]

Thanks for stopping by Dale. Much appreciated.

Chris

[JC]

Though I've never been to the UK this poem gives me the vibe of a rainy coast and the beautiful treasures within it.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you JC. The Dorset coastline. (Jurassic period) Beautiful, not always rainy and great for fossil hunting after a storm. Really appreciate you stopping by to visit this poem.

Chris