Now and Then

it's a glory day sitting outside
the crown and anchor
overlooking this inner harbour

with a coffee and brandy
as the sun reaches the yardarm
so positively pleasant

while little boats barely move on
water that glints with sequinned
spangles and i

watch old fishing trawlers rust
while the tang of salt tastes
on my upper lip

as memories like the ebb and flow
of the tides wash from corridors
of my mind unsurpressed

Reviews

[Ayvid N]

The sea, with its ebb and flow churns memories and brings forth such emotions from within. I loved the stunning imagery of the water that glints with sequined spangles. I drink in the sights, smells and tastes of that lovely day you spent at the harbour. The sea is a great magician and never disappoints. We always come away refreshed. Loved this poem, dear Chris!

[Chris Shaw]

This is such a special place for me DIVYA. My muse likes it too. Sadly she has decided to go awol :) Really pleased you enjoyed this write.

Chris

[Ayvid N]

She will miss you and return, dear Chris.
You are too awesome to be left alone for too long.
Have a lovely day!

[willweb]

What beautiful scenery your poetry creates in the mind, a wonderland of lovely visions. I love what I saw in this. There is a serenity to this poem that feels so good. I always feel at home near the sea. Really nice Chris

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much will. I appreciate your thoughts. I very much like the sea too. Second home for me.

Chris

[Scott Kris]

It’s wonderful to find a moment in time and a quiet place to just be… and to feel connected to all the world around you.

The scene in my senses as I read this.

Thank you for sharing this beautiful poetry.

Scott.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Scott for your encouragement. I appreciate your visit.

Chris

[Einstein Noodle]

how beautiful the flow .. imaging takes me right into you, Chris .. with your coffee and brandy .. love these especially: "... glints with sequinned spangles" and " ... tang of salt tastes on my upper lip" ..the metaphor/analogies (I have a hard time distinguishing them) are strong .. from little boats barely moving to ebb and flow .. and the rusting ..reading makes me feel warm about my own inner harbor .. what a treat to read .. thanks for sharing always .. peace and love
E.

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Mr E, thank you for your lovely review. How I enjoyed this scene and reflecting on it too. Pity holidays don't last longer :)

Chris

[Miss Sharon]

(as memories like the ebb and flow of the tides wash from corridors of my mind unsurpresed) Such beautiful imagery in this write my friend! I love it. ~Sharon

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Sharon, thank you so much for your encouragement. Always pleased to have a visit from you my lovely.

Chris

[Gee]

What better place to be as the sun slowly sinks below the horizon.
I was there with you, a glass of malbec in one hand my wife's hand in the other :))

[Chris Shaw]

Love your response to this one Gee. I certainly enjoyed writing this poem and the ambience of the surroundings. A big thank you.

Chris

[duff]

That sounds about as relaxing as you can be. The harbor and the calm of the boats coming in with their catch. Soothing. Nice Chris.

[Chris Shaw]

Certainly relaxing duff. Many thank yous fir your visit. I appreciate you.

Chris

[Maxwell Ryder]

I could taste the salt in the harbour. Wonderful

[Chris Shaw]

How lovely to have a visit from you Maxwell. Thank you. All good wishes and I hope all is happy in your world.

Chris

[red93]

Excellent Work Chris and I can almost taste the salt of the Sea. Very painterly and well-textured ✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️

[Chris Shaw]

I so appreciate your encouragement Tony. Thank you so much. All the best to you.

Chris

[Coyote Poetry]

I loved the poem dear Chris. I have become, like my grandfather. At 8 pm. A glass of whiskey and a glass of water. Sit in the yard and watch the night appear.
"with a coffee and brandy
as the sun reaches the yardarm
so positively pleasant"
The above lines. I do like. Thank you dear friend for sharing the amazing poetry. I did enjoy.
Coyote

[Chris Shaw]

Enjoy your whiskey and water Coyote. Yes, sit in the yard and observe like your Grandfather before you. I love to sit and watch too. Thank you my friend for your kindness, always noticed.

Chris

[Coyote Poetry]

I enjoyed the poetry dear Chris and you are welcome.