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

[red93]

Excellent painterly meditation on the qualities of light and shade Chris, and as ever your Works on the Sea are particularly effective and moving.

[red93]

Ooh and btw Chris - you will be reassured to know that it is currently very cold in Bristol, with a real chill in the Winds, and yesterday the rain was so strong that it removed some of the paintwork from our garage :)

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Tony for your supportive and encouraging review. We are on our way home from Brixham and have noticed the drop in temperature. Should be approaching Bristol in about an hour. Keep warm and gave a great day.

Chris

[red93]

Ooh fabulous Chris - I am taking it you are using the M5 ?

[Chris Shaw]

Sadly yes. Just off it now. Traffic horrendous, M4 better :)

[red93]

I remember the M5 being 'built' in the mid-70s - we were living near the path of the motorway in Somerset at the time - quite a feat of engineering in its day :)

[Laz K.]

"Nature always wears the colors of the spirit" - Emerson.
I like the association between inner feelings and outer aspects of light.
The former is always reflected in the latter.
The latter always influences the former.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Laz and for the Emerson quote. An excellent one. I appreciate your review.

Chris

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Chris... when we drive by the Rappahannock River
that runs through our town... with the sun sparkling on the
smiles of moving water... I realize that love moves in similar
ways that bring our emotions to the surface of humanity...
For awhile we cease to worry and Peace remains as we go
with the flow of Serenity. tenderly, Pat

[Chris Shaw]

What lovely thoughts you share here with the sparkle on water Pat. Know that your poetic charm is truly admired and appreciated. A huge thank you a Ross the waves.

Chris

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Chris... you are as welcome as the Wind when Chimes play Beethovens Fifth. gently, Pat

[Gee]

I'm already dreaming of warmer weather and holidays abroad to celebrate my not far away 60th.
A lovely piece, trips off the tongue
Hope you are recovering from your cold Christine

[Chris Shaw]

Good morning Gee. That:s a big birthday looming. We have all been ill on holiday. The others are recovering, but mine is lingering and I have a shocking cough. No covid though thankfully. Many thanks for checking in. Driving home today.

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Such a nice poem ...it is said that a single ray of light can eradicate the darkness that was prevailing for thousands of years in a dark cave! Such is the power of a ray of hope which can influence a brooding mind with positivity! We need more and more such light to guide us through gloomy darkness..
Beautifully penned

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you dear Sima for those wonderful thoughts. So true the power of a ray of light. You are appreciated dear poet.

Chris

[John the Baptist]

Interesting metaphors are seen in this one. The opening lines may be a nod to Genesis, as sunlight reflected off the sea is said to alleviate the somberness of "brooding clouds." Darkness is indeed lifted off the face of the deep, which probably means the subconscious mind. Dark thoughts can certainly cause the heart to sink into the black caves of the ocean's bottom. It is the light of higher consciousness that lifts us out of the depths; our task is only to look for it.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much for stopping by John. I appreciate your visit and your thoughts. All the best.
read moreThank you so much for stopping by John. I appreciate your visit and your thoughts. All the best.

Chris

[Zoe Richardson]

The ocean is such a shifting thing of mystery, a creature of hope and dark moods. I love how you use the simplicity of sunlight on water to craft a message of hope. We need more of that!

[Chris Shaw]

Zoe, I thank you for your encouraging review. Pleased you stopped by.

Chris
read moreZoe, I thank you for your encouraging review. Pleased you stopped by.

Chris

[Dave Brown]

Very nicely expressed and I enjoyed the rhyming
On a contrary note, apparently global warming is dulling Earth's brightness, so we had best enjoy it whenever we can

[Chris Shaw]

Is that so Dave? All the more reason to enjoy the light and bright while we have it. Many thanks for stopping by.

Chris

[Carlos Lorenzo Estrada]

A kind poem that gifts hope in times of troubled waters. To be a guiding light through the rough storms when all things may seem hopeless. Thank you Chris for this empathetic poem of hope's guiding eternal light.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Carlos for sharing your thoughts.aAways pleased when you check in. Have a great day.

Chris

[Kathy Mc Cathy]

Light will always be giving that shine in the beacon of hope , It will mend wounded souls and uplift the moods in the most impossible situations . It will shine in the darkest corners and shadows will not remain shadows anymore . This is poem gives us hope that even if in the worst times , there will be light , there will be hope , happiness shining through and hopefully the dark cloud over us will go far away . Thanks for sharing this with us . Its a wonderful poem

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Kathy. We all need a little hope to see us through. I appreciate your thoughts here.

Chris