Harvesting The Sun

A little sunlight can go a long way

I hold within and won't release

uplifting sights of priceless gold,

full glory to the rising day.

Behold the harvest gathered in

that Turner with his brush conveyed

displays of richest opulence.

My mind is brimful, filled with brights,

of lucent, lustrous, blazing sky,

a palette of my own delights.

And dappled, dancing glints at sea,

all misery be done, be gone,

you can't compete with morning sun.

You can't compete with nature's gifts,

a therapy for those whose eyes

are dimmed by doldrums of the dark.

A spark for some is all it takes,

a blinding flash for them to see

a lighted match can offer hope.

Reviews

[Neville]

The magnificent title caught my eye .. well both of them really & tho' not exactly blinded by the main body and text (I'm almost blind anyway) .. I was seriously taken aback by the beauty contained therein and subsequently conveyed ..

Neville

[Chris Shaw]

Your review is as uplifting as that of the sun harvest. Thank you so much Neville.

Chris

[FaeryQueen]

out of our time, but it it a delight to read! - Selene

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Selene. My muse wanders into classical every now and then. I appreciate you stopping by.read moreThank you Selene. My muse wanders into classical every now and then. I appreciate you stopping by.

Chris

[Kim S.]

This is a wonderful beautiful write....

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you beckie for your lovely comment. You are appreciated.

Chris

[Lorry]

Ahh, the sun! I remember tell of such a thing as storm whatever knocks on door and weather report says snow expected. It also says actual temp and feels like temp, which, if it feels like minus 3 but the actual is zero, then surely it is minus 3 if it feels like minus 3😊
This one warms the cockles, wherever they be though, of the lesser spotted big yellow skyball of fire. I even have a pic of it somewhere... Oh, here it is, conclusive proof of its existence.... ☀ (See!) 😊
If only I could move, from neath penguin onesie, slanket and those one big giant slipper you put both feet into. (Still haven't got used to hopping when using po-po, and as for making a cuppa, it always disappears before I get to my seat 😊
I've even taken to slapping myself in the mirror of a morn, just to be sure I'm not dreaming and will hopefully wake up and realise this has been one long dreammare, a la Bobby Ewing.
Perhaps that is the reason Scotland used to be called Hibernia..... Well, highbrr!nate is quite hard to spell! 😊
May your day be blessed by that warming glow of sky all goodness. Hope all is well in diet Scotland, which is my new name for England in winter, as I see you guys get a bit brr! too in frostbite season. 😊

[Chris Shaw]

Sounds like you are suffering from frostbite up there Lorry. If you are still cosy in your penguin onesie and pile of blankets. Brghh sounds cold. It has been here too, but no snow yet. Not much sun either and when it does come out, I am usually driving and curse the sun glare cos I can't see where I'm going. Roll on spring. Thank you for checking this oldie out, that's the poem as well as the poet :)

Chris

[Vertigo Cat1111]

This poem was full of sunshine- it’s full of beauty and I feel like it comes from how it could be interpreted in different ways, as usual with poetry but this one is just so universally gorgeous. It feels as if you captured the dawn and put into a poem. I truly love this piece and the world needs more art like this.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Vertigo Cat for that warm and encouraging review. A little sunshine goes a long way in dark days. Pleased you checked in.

Chris

[Cherrie Palmer]

Makes me think back to the 70's and sunbathing on a hot day. Listening to Lynard and sipping a cola.

[Chris Shaw]

What a fabulous memory Cherrie. I think I'll join you. My type of scene. Many thanks for stopping by.

Chris

[Davidgeo]

The sunrise, when you catch it just right, is a type of beauty that transcends every single thing that is wrong. At least for a moment.

Our troubles are temporary, nature's beauty is lasting. Is what I stole from your poem.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you. You understood the message. You didn't steal anything. It was a gift to anyone who read it.

Chris

[Weeping willow]

Wonderfull expression fill these words, a most enjoyable read ;-]

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Weeping willow for stopping by. Good to see you.

Chris

[Lisasview]

Nature is filled with the glory of wonderful things Chris and your lovely poem .
The sun and its warmth helps get rid of depression..saddness..
Really nice poem Chris.
Lisa

[Chris Shaw]

Pleased you liked this poem Lisa. Thank you for stopping by.

Chris

[lightsong]

What a true gem of delight and uplift! wow... your poem is sparkling all over the page with bright sunbeams and shimmering lights. sending positive, sweet and joyous vibes all over the place.beautiful, hopeful and healing....

[Chris Shaw]

Many thank yous lightsong. Your comments greatly appreciated.

Chris

[Lathen Griffiths]

The power of light and also the power of words.

So uplifting to read, roll on the summer.

Lathe

[Chris Shaw]

Good you enjoyed this read Lathe. Many thanks.

Chris