Sundown and Wind Farms

far from finding

wind farms an eyesore

they stay a fascination as

offshore turbines salute

a fast dimming sky

from Roan beach

carbon fibre blades rotate

as moderate winds

aid graceful clockwise

turning

row on row they stand

embracing air

as though a surgeon's knife

sliced through sky's heart

rip roaring red no sutures

as crimson clots appear

they spread it bleeds

it plasters heaven's highway 

reflected in evening's dark

salty waters

skyscape slaughter

as golden sol

slips slowly beyond

horizon's black ribbon line

while hours pass on by

building clean energy

Reviews

[Soren]

What a great image blended with such poetic words.
"as though a surgeon's knife
sliced through sky's heart
rip roaring red no sutures
as crimson clots appear"
Then the whole next stanza
"they spread it bleeds
it plasters heaven's highway
reflected in evening's dark
salty waters
skyscape slaughter"
Great lines Chris

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you for your continued support of my efforts Soren. Your visit very much appreciated. Have a great Tuesday.

Chris

[FGFRANKLIN]

I have seen a few wind and solar farms. I never thought of them as "eyesores" but rather, a usefully purposed bit of real estate. I do think the wind turbines are rather romantic while the fields of solar panels look like a slick, black ballroom floor, freshly waxed. I enjoyed the entirety; great descriptions and word usage throughout. F.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Fabian for sharing your thoughts. Interesting what you say about solar panels. Have a great Wednesday.

Chris

[Sami Khalil]

I love the line about the surgeon's knife.
Excellent!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much Sami. Pleased you enjoyed Sundown and Wind Farms. I always appreciate your thoughts and your visits.

Chris

[Sami Khalil]

Original. You are welcome muchly

[Gill Fitzpatrick]

I often feel like wind turbines look like soldiers standing guard, I loved this analogy

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Gill. I appreciate your thoughts and your visit. Yes, they are like soldiers on guard. Welcome to my page. Have a great day.

Chris

[Neville]

I really would have liked to be your 60th hit, but I couldn't wait any longer .. so 59th will have to suffice .. couldn't agree more though .. a near perfect capture in my most humble of opinions .. Neville

[Chris Shaw]

Being my 59th reviewer is as welcome and appreciated as the 60th will be. I have been very lucky to receive so many wonderful comments on this older write out for an airing. Thank you Neville for your visit.

Chris

[DIVYA]

This poem had something so fresh, so imaginative to offer. I loved the images drawn. Dear Chris, you are such a wonder at taking your readers to the scene and lighting up their imagination with your words. Kudos on this wonderful poem!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you DIVYA for your visit and continued support and encouragement with my efforts. Pleased you enjoyed the read. Have a great Tuesday.

Chris

[Brett Moore]

I too am fascinated by these turbines. They are ugly beasts and loud, bird killing factories. At night, at a distance, they are quiet sentinels bathing in red ominous light off the highway somewhere. In a certain setting they are wondrous machines. And they aren't ruining our air. And they don't require risky drilling. And they churn up the sky leaving a beautiful sunset.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Brett for sharing your thoughts, both the positives and the negatives. I am all for clean air, prefer them offshore, but hate that they kill birds. Have a good Monday and thank you for the friend request.

Chris

[Brett Moore]

Thank you for sharing a snapshot of your life. I am honored to the privilege of reading it!

[duff]

Beautifully articulated in a way I didn't see. I've always found them to be slightly hypnotic. Driving by and drifting off. Great work Chris.

[Chris Shaw]

Thanks duff for stopping by. Yes, they are quite hypnotic when you think about it. I do prefer them offshore. Now don’t drift off while you are driving:) Gave a happy Monday.

Chris

[Stuart Munro]

I prefer semi circular arches , in zig zag decoration personally , but I love your poetry , Carol, wind farms
Ok in the sea , have a great double whoop Sunday
All the best , Stuart

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Stuart. I prefer the turbines in the sea, but I don’t mind the odd ones on land. We have a few near us. I pondered on Carol :)) who is she I thought:) Anyway, I am so delighted you enjoy my poetry. That is so uplifting to hear. Have a very happy bank holiday.

Chris

[Stuart Munro]

Thanks Chris , Pleased your ok , I’m ok , it’s just the others , on plastic bags it’s a bit late , should of started years ago , I carry my food to the car , I’ve got Aldi bags , excellent , wind turbines get up my nose lol, but it’s better than other forms
Have a great bank holiday

[NormaZ]

I love your imagery, especially the ending, horizons black ribbon line. I also enjoyed the metaphor, the surgeon’s knife. You manage to take things we see all the time, and transform it to art with your poetry. Love all your poems!

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Norma thank you so much for your lovely review. You have made my morning. Have a wonderful day.

Chris