Release

be still grey waters of this lake
that shimmer silver in pale sun
your surface is of mirror glass
your silence speaks of damage done
the light upon your watery skin
spreads wide its sheen a fulsome bright
but hides beneath a sorrow held
as sad as stars snuffed out at night
that ache will lessen sure to know
as river flows downstream to sea
reflection plays a dirgeful tune
a cello mourns its strings in D
a blackbird in a near bush sings
for all caged birds who find their wings

Reviews

[Lisasview]

Love this one Chris...it gave me chills...
Feels different than most I have read of yours...
I really love these lines...they are so special..
"reflection plays a dirgeful tune
a cello mourns its strings in D
a blackbird in a near bush sings
for all caged birds who find their wings"
Reading back my eyes keep going to the cello hours its strings in D.
For some reason that pings in my heart.
This is really a fabulous poem dear Chris.
Lisa, trying to finish up my new poem

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Lisa, thank you so much my friend for this warm review. Know you are appreciated. I hope you had a great Valentine’s Day and I am looking forward to your latest poem We have blue sky today. So very welcome to see the sun. Busy with paper work and lots of it!

[Lisasview]

Good morning Chris,
Yes, that is my life too... so much to do... Nearly finished with two poems so I hope to have time to work on them this weekend.
Nice day here also but really cold.
Lisa

[Chris Shaw]

………….…..🌺

[Lisasview]

Wonderful at the end of my day.........

[Sami Khalil]

Wow! This was intense and wondrous. So many gorgeous lines.
You write ✍ with style.....

[Chris Shaw]

Many thank yous Sami. Your reviews are very much appreciated and valued. Have a good week-end.
read moreMany thank yous Sami. Your reviews are very much appreciated and valued. Have a good week-end.

[Sami Khalil]

Wow! Good to know. You are welcome Chris.

[willweb]

Chris, your poem sings...it has its own melody and whether in strings of D or any key, it is beautiful, but in a sad and forlorn way. There is ache as well to accompany this poetic tune. Something so serene and majestic hides an ugly truth. Wonderfully written

[Chris Shaw]

So pleased you enjoyed this poem will. Thank you for your continued support of my efforts. I appreciate you.

[JD Major]

Hi Chris, this eloquently speaks to me of continuing "damage done" to our environment,
and also as a metaphor for a general increasing sadness that seems to lie beneath human facades these days. An impactful piece, thanks :)

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks JD for your insights. I appreciate your thoughts and visit.

[Lorry]

The most unfathomable thing is why people who say they are animal lovers cage them in the first place. I can't wait for the planet of the apes spin off where giant birds keep humans as pets, pecking them into obedience in their cramped and smelly cages, while hanging a mirror near them so they can see some company in their own reflection.😊

[Chris Shaw]

Lorry, only this week travellers who set up in our town were reported by local people for leaving their dogs caged for hours on end, in freezing conditions with no food, water or blankets. Yep, situation needs reversing. A little bit of karma wouldn’t go amiss. Thanks for your thoughts. My parents kept a couple of budgies many years ago. That makes me shudder now. Hate the idea of caged birds.

Chris

[DIVYA]

This poem brings a lump to my throat.
The imagery of the lake is breathtaking and at a deeper level I am connecting it all to life that harbors beneath its surface, unending sorrows.
There is deep pain in your words for those lives like stars, snuffed out.
Indeed, along with us, all of nature must mourn them, in hushed silence as well as mournful songs. As those beautiful souls that were caged now find their wings and their release.
Thank you for these wonderful words today.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you DIVYA for your wonderful review. Beautiful calm waters can allow your mind to drift to many situations and many places. There were several that I visited when composing this poem. I appreciate you.

Chris

[DIVYA]

Always wonderful to read your touching poetry.
Keep sharing dear Chris, you're welcome always.