Sunset Cafe

A brisk breeze drives the crystalline,

while in the distance sail boats play

and sun spreads golden spangled light.

From high ground in a sheltered place,

I overlook white crested waves

which chase across the Weymouth bay.

By night, a full moon casts her spell,

fine threads of silver settle down

to glisten, silent on the sea.

Will he remember me next fall?

Will he recall, I was his all,

a rainbow in his Texan day?

Or like the tide that fickle turns

on footprints left behind in sand,

no trace of me, I'm washed away.

Reviews

[Soren]

Such beautiful images but such a melancholic feeling by the thought of being washed away. The initial lines so poetic.
"A brisk breeze drives the crystalline,
while in the distance sail boats play
and sun spreads golden spangled light."
"By night, a full moon casts her spell,
fine threads of silver settle down
to glisten, silent on the sea."
Sheer beauty Chris.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much Soren for seeing the beauty of Weymouth bay in this very old poem. Years later there is no need for melancholy, it was needless. I appreciate you.

Chris

[Unforgivable]

This is a beautiful poem that paints a vivid picture. I love the use of descriptive words!

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks for your visit and your review on this older poem of mine. I appreciate your thoughts.

Chris

[AYVID N]

The heart is so full of fickle waves and love seems like a rainbow fleeting in the sky. We wonder so much about where we stand with the special someone while the weather keeps ever changing in love's scape. Dear Chris, I love the superb metaphors of the things that happen in a human heart during the course of a romance, the golden sunshine, the crested waves, then the silence of the black glistening sea, the waves ebbing to just fine silver threads and the washed footprints in sand. This so truly akin to what transpires within! Absolutely brilliant! Kudos!

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Divya, so pleased you graced this very old poem with your beautiful thoughts. I am pleased I gave it a breath of fresh air to brush the cobwebs away. 🌺

Chris

[AYVID N]

It was a stunning poem, for me. It's the kind of poetry I love. You're most welcome dear Chris. 🙋‍♀️💐

[Julie McCarthy (juliesp..]

I felt with all your beautiful descriptives I was there Chris

Watching the moonlit waves after a beautiful sunset sipping on a tea or indeed something more elegantly stronger

I’m sure he remembers you fondly Chris

Especially loved the last verse

Beautiful write !

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Julie for your very kind review. I appreciate your thoughts and I do know he remembers me :)

Chris

[Lisasview]

Hi Chris,
It is so easy to imagine everything said in your poem...
this line came as a surprise..
a rainbow in his Texan day?
As we lived in the Austin area for 10 years...
really enjoyed this read...
Lisa, getting a bit better

[Chris Shaw]

A rainbow in his Texan day. Yes rare. Not much rain in Texas, dear Lisa. Never knew you came from that part of the world. He came from San Antonio. Pleased you enjoyed the read and even more pleased that you are getting better. Hopefully not so much pain now. Have a lovely weekend. This is a very old poem out for a breather.

Chris

[Lisasview]

I lived in Paris, France as a child...then Hollywood, Ca. until I was about 20 (my father was in the motion picture business... then Santa Monica where I had a clothing store business for 25 plus years... Then we built a house on the sand ~ beach near Santa Barbara..
Then to Austin to be nearer are growing granddaughters and then to Spain...and here I am...Lisa

[Chris Shaw]

You have had quite a trip round the globe. I have only ever lived in the UK:)

[Lisasview]

But you had a Texan boyfriend??
Time for you to venture out..
I have been all over England, and in France, Germany, Switzerland, Greece, So. America, New Zealand, and so much more..
Spain is so close to you... why not venture out...
Lisa

[Chris Shaw]

I have travelled to many places Lisa including China, but I have never lived outside the UK. This island is all that is home and while I like to visit my heart is in the UK I am an island girl:)

[Lisasview]

Oh sorry, I misunderstood you... I thought you never traveled outside the UK...

[Chris Shaw]

I have been places but am always happy to come home:)

[Lisasview]

That is the way I feel..
Bob and I feel that we have been here before...in some past life...and we feel more at home here than we have ever felt...so strange...
Lisa

[Chris Shaw]

You know where your roots belong:) It is just a strong emotional pull.

[Lisasview]

Yes, that is for sure... we had never been here and within 2 weeks web the knew we belonged here.read moreYes, that is for sure... we had never been here and within 2 weeks web the knew we belonged here.
L

[Neville]

take it from me our Chris, holiday romances neva work out .. beautifully scripted however and I think I have been there ......... several times in fact :)

Neville

[Chris Shaw]

So right Neville. A very old poem of mine out for a breath of spring air. Thank you always my friend for your continued support of my writing. Have a fabulous bank holiday weekend.

Chris

[Neville]

no sweat but then of course, you wouldn't .. you may tho blush & back at you my friend .. Neville

[Chris Shaw]

………………..😊

[Pete]

in and out, there and gone like the tide. your images of nature offer comfort. a sad but telling write that stokes remembrance ... )

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Pete, such an old poem written many years ago. Felt it was due a dusting. I appreciate you stopping by. Have a good weekend.

Chris

[willweb]

Just like this poem shows your memories have lasted, his did as well. I am sure of it. When younger each summer would be spent at the beach in New Jersey. So often you would meet someone on these summer getaways and never see them again after the summer was over. But those memories will always remain. Really nice Chris. This definitely brought back some memories to me and it is amazing.

[Chris Shaw]

This is an old poem will. I would like to think the memories remain. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and being so supportive of my efforts. All good wishes.

Chris

[Lydia Shutter]

Ah but if you were his rainbow surely he will always remember with a smile and a sigh! What a beautiful scene you painted with your words. I could see the moon dancing on the sea and hear the waves! I don't think any encounter such as the one you describe can be washed away. Who would want to? Wonderful, Chris. Lydi**

[Chris Shaw]

Your review Lydi**is quite lovely. Thank you so much for your kind words. I appreciate you. Have a great weekend.

Chris

[Sami Khalil]

Invigorating to the memory, enchanting to the mind-scape scenery, reviving to romantic poetry.
A gem to be found, a pen to jot down.

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Sami, your review warms me. A very old poem out for a breath of spring air. Thank you so much. I’ll be out for a walk on the forum soon. Will make sure I stop by. Have a great day.

Chris

[Sami Khalil]

No worries. No hurry. You are welcome regardless.