Serenity

how that Goring bridge glows gold
as the sinking sun goes down
in a blaze of burnished bright
in a world that's upsidedown

while the geese in convoy swim
upstream in the fading light
bouquets of the river banks
hide their beauty to the night

stars though find the time to shine
as the pale moon shows her face
crystal waters of the weir
drift in patterns like fine lace

Goddess Gaia you I praise
bless your gifts on doldrums days

Reviews

[Lathen Griffiths]

I love the imagery of the bridge leading off to the blazing sinking sun, it left me with a feeling of otherworldliness, reinforced by the mention of the Goddess Gaia in the final lines. Wonderful as always Chris, I hope you’re enjoying this magnificent summer.

Lathe

[Chris Shaw]

Lovely to have a visit Lathe. Thank you so much for your review. Yes, enjoying the summer, hope the same for you.

Chris

[Andrew John]

Such beautiful things on doldrum days! I'm loving this one, Chris. Be giving it yet another read before I leave.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Andrew for your encouraging review. All the best.

Chris

[Adam Latham]

Wow, what a beautifully written poem! I really enjoyed reading it, well done!

"...crystal waters of the weir drift in patterns like fine lace." I really love that line. :)

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Adam for your lovely review.

Chris

[red93]

Ooh Chris it's a neo-Sonnet 👍👍👍👍👍 Really fabulous how you have woven this gold and silver tapestry and made it live. Excellent.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Tony for your lovely review.

Chris

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Chris… the Sun sets on a Day when we could only Pray… and at the end of the Day… the Sun is Golden orange that touches the Hem of God in whom we Trust…. Amen. Pat

[Chris Shaw]

At the going down of the sun, we will remember them. Thank you dear Pat. There are many to remember.

Chris

[Patricia Wedel]

So ❤️ lovely to read your words… the end of Summer into Autumn is a special time… the Sun is setting with colors of Hibiscus kisses. Prayers and hugs across the Pond. Pat

[Betty Hermelee]

I love the scene you of the bridge, the river and the geese traveling to another place..... flowers on the river bank, and as dusk creeps in, the sight of the water pattern changes... And thankful that Gaia the Goddess has the capacity to create this perfect painting.
Lovely.
Best, B

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Betty, thank you for your lovely review. Know you are appreciated. . Have a good evening.

Chris

[Betty Hermelee]

you're very welcome Chris, take care,
Best, B

[Neville]

it is not hard to imagine how and why you were so inspired to craft such a delight as this .. it seems you have successfully captured a series of moments that are individually charming and collectively awe inspiring .. serenity seriously personified .., Neville

[Chris Shaw]

Your review is positively encouraging Neville. The view of the bridge captivating. Thank you so much.

Chris

[Temperance]

A beautifully penned poem, Chris! Nice smooth flow with great imagery. Thank you for this. Temp

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much Temp. Your review is appreciated.

Chris

[Weeping willow]

Such a beautifully expressed piece, as I find myself sucked within your words following my imagination to this place you describe.

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Weeping willow. Thank you for your lovely response. I am so pleased you like this piece.

Chris

[Kim S.]

This is a wonderful write here, enjoyed this......

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Becks. Pleased you stopped by.

Chris

[Dave Brown]

her comment, that everything on earth is interconnected
has basically been proved recently by a forestry, scientist, prof. from British Columbia who wrote a book on the value/role of the Mother tree

[Chris Shaw]

So right, everything is interconnected Dave. Thank you.

Chris