Lure of Nightfall

behold the lure of twilight

the rise and fall of waves

all of this is short lived

as night paves way for day

moonlight floods salt water

embraces moody sea

with flecks of silvered sequins

shimmering back at me

standing atop a cliff edge

with a view across this bay

all of this is fleeting

as night paves way for day 

Reviews

[CD Campbell]

Hi Chris. This reminds me of something that I would try write when I was younger and full of love for the natural world, but I could never feel like I "pulled it off" so to speak. You do. This poem of experience just fills you up effortlessly. What I think I'm trying to say is that in reading each line, I felt I could have a nice glass of whiskey and stare off that cliff practically forever. HA, funny things is we know a bottle don't last that long. I really like this one.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you CD for that lovely review, so encouraging. My experience lasted ten minutes at best, your bottle of whiskey should last you longer :)) I am still in awe of the natural world, so can still see treasure, although it's more difficult in the challenging times we are now living. Pleased you stopped by.

Chris

[cheyenne s garcia]

Great work! I think this read was most fabulous. Thanks for sharing!

[Chris Shaw]

Cheyenne, I thank you for your encouragement. Pleased you stopped by.

Chris

[Webster]

The darkness of night overcome by the light of a new day. Oh, only if life were as beautiful always as the light of dawn.
Your words just seem to flow and spread like the rising sun over the dew kissed meadows.
Beautiful words again!

[Chris Shaw]

Your review Webster is so poetic. Thanks for stopping by.

Chris

[Louisa Chan]

Everything is fleeting away, isn’t it Chris? I enjoyed reading this poem cos I want to behold all that’s fleeting without us noticing…
Thank you for giving us these special moments…the twilight.
Louisa

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanjs Louisa for sharing your thoughts. You are appreciated.

Chris

[Fran Marie]

Twilight does seem to. have
a magical lure like a limbo haze
between night and day; a lovely
piece of poetic rhyme ..nice

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Fran. Yes, twilight is like a bridge between day and night. Really appreciate your thoughts. All the best.

Chris

[Barbara Meistrell]

Great poem...I loved it...never thought about night "paving" a way for day.. excellent...

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you barbie for stopping by and leaving an encouraging review. So much appreciated.

read moreThank you barbie for stopping by and leaving an encouraging review. So much appreciated.

Chris

[Red Brick Keshner]

Shimmering silvered sequins! That walk between dusk and nightfall, that twilight reverie, that's the place to be! More than the traffic battle, the sun in your eyes and the rush hour madness. A look out high above the horizon, that is a vantage point that soothes and breathes and heals. This is the kind of life many envision. And for many an egg carton existence is what reality brings. This is such a lovely poem. Thanks for sharing, Chris. /Frederick.

[Chris Shaw]

It was a beautiful moment, as well as a significant one. I was born a city girl, but can't even venture back there now. I hate the hustle, bustle noise and often dirt :) Give me the lure of the river or the ocean any day. Thank you Frederick for sharing your thoughts.

Chris

[William Michael Reeves]

Nice cadence in this poem. Night sweeps the street for day which chews up the road till night takes light away. Cool idea!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you, thank you Bill.

[William Michael Reeves]

Nice cadence in this poem. Night sweeps the street for day which chews up the road till night takes light away. Cool idea!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you, thank you Bill.

[William Michael Reeves]

Nice cadence in this poem. Night sweeps the street for day which chews up the road till night takes light away. Cool idea!

[William Michael Reeves]

Not sure what happened? Site not responding then all three for one popped up. The cafe is jumpin' in coffee and pastries

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Bill. I'm not sure what happened on the tech side but I thank you for each and every visit. Pleased you enjoyed.

Chris