Soon

Soon

A Poem by Chris Shaw

soon
.
my gypsy soul
will wander aimlessly
in unpolluted night sky
rinsed with moonlight
.
in a sea of spangled stars
an allure of sequins
will beckon me far away
from river bank moorings
.
grown wild with willow herb
as gentle rippled water
lap lap laps or a tap tap tap
of beaks on bold blue steel
.
supper for swans
don't forget the bread before bed
until then my head will tilt
towards the heavens
.
eyes challenged by distance
switched on like spotlights
searching ...
searching for you 

© 2022 Chris Shaw


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dearest Chris... this is my favorite of yours... now that time has given me pause... I realize that the Sea has secrets to share with the Stars. Your poem is perfect for Memorial Day weekend here in the States as Flags are about to Pray for the World and a peaceful blending of celestial thoughts. Wishing you the dreams of Sky Rockets bursting in Air... our Flag is still there. gently, Pat

Posted 2 Years Ago


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Patricia Wedel

2 Years Ago

Yes, dear Chris… when I think of the Children especially… it is difficult. There is no Safe pla.. read more
Chris Shaw

2 Years Ago

Enjoy your home and bless you both. Lovely people. Chris.
Patricia Wedel

2 Years Ago

Hi Chris… Star Spangled is the correct thing to say. We need to make Progress… here’s hoping.. read more



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I like this a lot Chris - it has a happy lively light musicality touched by starlight - also very visual and painterly - definitely a keeper. Excellent.

Posted 2 Years Ago


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Chris Shaw

2 Years Ago

Good to hear you enjoyed this one Tony. Thanks very much for stopping by.

Chris
Star travels conversed in a canoe of dreams.

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Chris Shaw

2 Years Ago

Lovely poetic thinking Cherrie. Thank you.

Chris
I find this very Pre Raphealite in concept and excecution and for that reason I like it. May be way off base here however.

Posted 2 Years Ago


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Chris Shaw

2 Years Ago

Thank you Ken. Your thoughts are always appreciated by this writer.

Chris
Wow! Chris you make me think of Emma, you choose your words carefully, love it because when you read I can see the image with flow.that allows me to dream yes I got lost but back to Earth thank you for sharing. Excellent write

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Chris Shaw

2 Years Ago

So pleased you pick up on imagery as you read my words Mauricio. I work hard on trying to get those .. read more
Chris,

This poem in places (especially toward the middle and into the ending) remind me so much of Ginsberg - it is wonderfully musical with great diction and use of repetition.

If you have never read it, Google Sunflower Sutra by Alan Ginsberg and read it to get an idea of what I mean - there is this barrage of interconnected ideas all coming at you seemingly at the same time yet all making sense as a whole.
Your did the same.

Another interesting read that made me glad I stopped by to read it.

Posted 2 Years Ago


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Chris Shaw

2 Years Ago

Thank you for your interesting review. I will have to Google because I do not know that poem or much.. read more
That's what I always forget to do before I go to bed. Eat my head bread. Wonder I'm not dead! 'Nuff said.

Posted 2 Years Ago


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Chris Shaw

2 Years Ago

Thanks for stopping by Bill. Can't wait to get back to boating and the river. Closer to the natural .. read more
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Gee
Grief is the poets best friend as is shown in this piece.
Hope your heart is not suffering to much Christine.
Take care, hugs from MK

Posted 2 Years Ago


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Chris Shaw

2 Years Ago

Three years. Time the stealer. So good to know it is a healer too. Sun's just come out:) Enjoy!
Gee

2 Years Ago

You too. Off to get a sore bum !!
Chris Shaw

2 Years Ago

Ha ha!!!..........
and you may just find her there...out in those calm waters where her soul might be waiting...
beautiful,
j.

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Chris Shaw

2 Years Ago

Thank you J. No harm. In looking, It helps pass the time and the night sky is a beautiful place to w.. read more
ah, memories. We search between the clouds to see our loved ones who are no longer with us. Such a "homey" feel. Feeding the swans, watching the sky....and remembering. The onomatopoeia is great and the whole poem touched me. Lydi**

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Chris Shaw

2 Years Ago

Thank you Lydi** for checking in with your lovely thoughts. Hope you are keeping well and enjoying t.. read more

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Chris Shaw
Chris Shaw

Berkshire, United Kingdom



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Albert, my paternal grandfather introduced me to Tennyson when I was nine. I have loved poetry ever since but did not attempt writing a single piece until I was 40. It's never too late to try somethin.. more..

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