Weeping Willow Silhouettes

No human form casts shadows

across the stillness

as Windsor sleeps

Weeping willow silhouettes

graceful and fluid

in day time

A young girl's crowning glory

teased by breeze,

appears ghoulish by night

Blanket mist envelops

Eton's bank, falling short

of the river

Street lights shoot amber

laser rays over the water

then silence, scarred by

Unexpected chimes at 3.00a.m. as

a fleet of Canadian geese

pass by

Gliding upstream

phantom like, eerie

into the remaining night

Reviews

[Neville]

if this were a painting, a landscape perhaps because of the detail you have incorporated, it would by definition have to be categorized as fine art .. as it sits on what would otherwise be a blank page, one would be required to unreservedly suggest this page is in its own write a work of art & mightily finely so ..

Neville

[Chris Shaw]

What a lovely thing to say Neville. I appreciate you, your visit and your thoughts. Thank you for giving this oldie an airing.

Chris

[Kelly Scheppers]

The awe you've created here is simply extraordinary, Chris. From the silhouettes of the willow to Eton's bank, to the fleet of Canadian geese flying, your every verse fabricated a sense of brilliance that the reader's mind and eye could not escape. Every time I think I've read what is your best thus far, you make me bite my tongue. But this, THIS is something in a class all its own! Much respect and adoration, my friend.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much Kelly. This is quite an old poem that I found in my archives. Windsor is one of my favourite places on the river Thames. Beautiful views of the castle and across the meadow to Eton. We were boating at the time I wrote this.

Chris

[Kelly Scheppers]

Wow, it literally sounds like heaven!

[sette]

this seems to be a vivid description of what night time can be there in uk there is tranquility felt. nice writing as always chris

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you sette. On the river in sight of Windsor Castle. Wonderful ambience of eeriness in the early morning hours.

Chris

[Mari' Emeraude]

Man I just knew I was gonna LOVE this poem purely by the title, and I right. So picturesque. A soothing verse to calm my day. Congrats!!

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Mari for your response. I appreciate your words.

Chris

[John the Baptist]

Seems to be a group of random impressions inspired by the stillness of the night. Very descriptive picture illustrating how darkness changes perspective. Consider doing a spell check on the first word of the last line of verse 3.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much, very much the impression of the stillness of night. Absolutely spot on. Thank you for advice, appears - will rectify
Chris