Aspects Of Light

Spontaneous poetry

let there always
always be
this glare from sunlight
on the sea
that lifts all spirits
in distress
that calms and soothes
all restlessness
to sprinkle sparkle
where the mood
of brooding clouds
have done their best
to hamper thoughts
of happiness
to sink the soul
beneath the waves
into the ocean's
darkest caves

Reviews

[Robert Haigh]

We experience sunshine and showers in our lives, including a few storms - both literally and metaphorically! The sun usually shines after a storm, even if not straight away. Looking on the bright side can keep us going! The spontaneity is evident in this poem, I think, Chris. Strange how sometimes we can labour over a poem for days or even weeks (at least, that is often my experience), and yet some poems can be dashed off in 10 minutes or so, with little if any re-writing to be done! A fine write!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Robert. So true about spontaneous writes. This one took less than ten minutes and yet usually I labour over my words. Strange how that can happen. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts here. You are appreciated.

Chris

[alanwgraham]

Your chosen metre is perfect for your tale of light and sea. Lots of lovely metaphors caught by the sunlight. Very Well done Chris.
All the best...
Alan

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Alan for your thoughtful review. Pleased you enjoyed the read. All the best to you.

Chris

[Ken e Bujold]

one of the great joys of writing, for me, is letting a spontaneous flow of words take flight in whatever form it wishes to impose on the mind. This is a great example of just much pleasure such moments can bring

Ken

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much Ken. Spontaneous doesn't come easy with me. This was a rare occasion. Pleased you enjoyed this one.

Chris

[Lorry]

But without those clouds Chris, we wouldn't have that special moment when the sun breaks through and shines its spotlight on a scene we would probably have walked on by with our head down, wishing we stayed somewhere where the entire weather section on TV is made up of numerous repeatings of the word "Scorchio!" 😊

[Chris Shaw]

Thanks Lorry. It doesn't happen often, but this was a truly off the cuff moment and I was happy with the result. Pleased you caught it.

Chris

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

there is somes positively magic that radiates from this poem. nice job.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Dale. Pleased you enjoyed the light.

Chris

[Soren]

The sea is magnificent in bring forth the emotions of the soul, whether calm and serene or tempestuous. This poem calmed my soul offering peace and safety.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you my friend. After your hurricanes, pleased to offer some calm, even if it's just in a poem :)

Chris

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Chris... as rain drops on petal shells where Tides
have come and gone... we find the poems along the sand
where memories were left behind... your poetry is made of Dreams.
tenderly, Pat

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Pat, I somehow didn't acknowledge your lovely review. Better late than never. You are a treasure.

Chris

[duff]

The sun bouncing off the water can be hypnotic. The warm light diving deep until it vanishes.

"where the mood
of brooding clouds
have done their best"

Neat lines and smart writing. Have a great day Chris.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks duff for your thoughts on this one. Pleased you enjoyed.

Chris

[Mike Keenan]

Amen to this lovely prayer. Have you read Annie Dillard? I think you might like her stuff. She is brilliant.

[Chris Shaw]

I haven't read Annie Dillard, but thanks for the tip. I will take a look at her work Mike.
read moreI haven't read Annie Dillard, but thanks for the tip. I will take a look at her work Mike.

Chris