Simple Pleasures

A day out with my camera

 

Seventy and Seventeen to twelve and twenty

Soldiers and cannons, smoke a plenty

Quartets of strings, music floating

Brides and grooms, their moments approaching

A couples baby bump proudly showing

Their expectant faces simply glowing

The sun setting the mansion alight

The piled up clouds an amazing sight

Little ones playing on the shore

Pastel chairs to be used no more

My camera and I out together

These are the images caught forever

Now by the quiet water sitting

I review in my mind the days shooting

And I am thankful once more

For the simple pleasures I adore.

Reviews

[Anna Cate Reid]

I love this poem! I paused my work to read a poem and this is what I chose...a good choice...to enter in to a place of thanksgiving for the GOOD God gives to us daily, if only we would see it! Chuck, you've caught it, distilled it and shared it with us!

[Shimmerbliss/CAF]

I love how you have made a verbal image snapshot of your day shooting the visual. These types of poems, that catch the wonder of the everyday, freeze life for us to examine and appreciate, are some of my very favorites. Nice work. :)

[Chuck]

You are very kind. I am new to this, so I appreciate your review and thoughts. It is interesting how the camera can capture some things, while the poems can capture and expree completely different things.

[Shimmerbliss/CAF]

Great when you can come from knowledge of both...it shows. :)

[Cynthia Man]

I really like the flow of the poem! usually real pleasures in life don't cost... I also a feel warmed through the poem, a very peaceful feel...
Also, I love the descriptions in your poem too!
Nice written!

[Chuck]

Thank you very much for taking the time to read and comment. The simple pleasures are the best.

[Cynthia Man]

ur welcome ! :D

[Violet Dreams...]

You have beautifully expressed your photography trip on paper. Its so cheerful
Pen and Photography Way to go!