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

[Carlos Lorenzo Estrada]

You paint these images so well Chris. The reader can't help but see themselves there with you. I loved the line "with flecks of silvered sequins...shimmering back at me". That puts me right there in that image. Very nicely done.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you fir leaving such an encouraging review Carlos. So pleased you stopped by with your thoughts.

Chris

[John the Baptist]

This one is a beautiful picture of a slice of nature, the view from a cliff of the sea as the twilight closes in. It might even be a metaphor for life, which is also fleeting.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you John for your insights here. Appreciate you stopping by. All the best.

Chris

[Lilac Lilies]

This is really amazing, great job

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Lilac Lilies. Your name conjures up some beautiful. Imagery. Pleased you stopped by.

Chris

[Lisasview]

I think that the fact you are submitting often, quite a few poems .... shows that you are working on your poetry..And, it definitely reveals your amazing progression through the poems I read of yours. This one is fabulous..
I always tell my art students to do some art work daily and if they do they will become much better painters...and, so it goes for writing...and, other creative ventures.like my piano playing.
I really enjoyed your poem, Chris...
Lisa, back from a nice long walk on this glorious sunny day

[Chris Shaw]

Really appreciate your review Lisa. My muse has been playing hard to find. Not surprising when there is so much going on at home in the real world. I need calm to be able to concentrate. There hasn't been any:) I hope to write more and I am so pleased you stopped by after your glorious walk. Ever grateful my friend.


Chris

[Lisasview]

Yes, I too am feeling the pull to write, but just never am able to find the time..I told myself that today I would work on my poetry and my art..but first a nice walk and an hour of piano...and, then came along a load of laundry...yikes..how dare it show up on my first day for myself...anyway, I am going now to my iMac (I am on my lap top) to work on the two poems I started several weeks ago..My issue is not ideas but time...
Such fun to be long distance friends,
Lisa

[jacob erin-cilberto]

this reminds me of the beginning of the movie The Uninvited...the beautiful, but possibly dangerous sea.
but there is such beauty in that moody sea...and there is certainly a lure and temptation in nightfall.
thanks for this lovely picture painted in words,
j.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you J. Yes danger and beauty together. Sometimes they go hand in hand.

Chris

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Chris… even Nature is lured by the twilight... as Birds disappear to secret Coves where Doves keep Vigil. Moonlight will soon appear... Be still and listen to the Wind. Your poetry inspires the Lillies in the Pond to hibernate 'until the Whippoorwill sings. gently, Pat

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Pat, your response to my words a beautiful stream of thoughts. Have a wonderful Mother's Day. Sending all good wishes across the pond.

Chris

[Robert Haigh]

Nicely done, with its moody, evocative theme. Night follows day, and a new day emerges - like a new gift for us all!

[Chris Shaw]

Each new day a fresh start. Each new day a gift. Thank you Robert for stopping by. Pleased you did.

Chris

[duff]

This reads like a song. Moody like the Cure. The title is striking and I keep reading it. Awesome work.

[Chris Shaw]

Love that you keep reading it. You have probably spent longer reading it duff than I took to write it :)) One of those spontaneous ones! Thank you.

Chris

[duff]

You are welcome. I always enjoy reading your work Chris.

[JE Falcon]

Yet, it will all come again. --- Such an easy reading poem, like the movement of the waves.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Falcon. It just flowed out in a spontaneous stresm:) Pleased you enjoyed. Happy Sunday.read moreThank you Falcon. It just flowed out in a spontaneous stresm:) Pleased you enjoyed. Happy Sunday.

Chris