The City from Primrose Hill

The City from Primrose Hill

A Poem by Chris Shaw
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(Extensive views across the City of London from the top of Primrose Hill)

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We climbed the slopes of Primrose Hill
to stand beneath a grey cloud sky.
Rich autumn hues and city views,
St Paul's, the Shard, the London Eye.

Atop this summit clearly seen,
a stretch of green where people sit
to picnic on warm summer days,
where birds in trees will sing and flit.

No finer panoramic scene
when sun broke through to smile on us,
as if to say we are amused,
its golden glow an added plus.

And did you know that Blake once said
he had conversed there with the sun?
On Primrose Hill, he felt the thrill,
its spirit spoke while he stood dazed,
enchanted by the wealth it spun.

© 2018 Chris Shaw


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I loved these words. You are right. We are lucky to be able to share a view, once seen by the ancient writer and people before us. The wonderful description made the reader see too. Thank you Chris for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

Posted 6 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

6 Years Ago

Thank you too Coyote for taking the time to read so much of my work in one go. Truly appreciated.read more
Coyote Poetry

6 Years Ago

I love your work. I have been busy. New job and you are welcome Chris.
Chris Shaw

6 Years Ago

Thank you so much, hope your new job goes well.



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I loved these words. You are right. We are lucky to be able to share a view, once seen by the ancient writer and people before us. The wonderful description made the reader see too. Thank you Chris for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

Posted 6 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

6 Years Ago

Thank you too Coyote for taking the time to read so much of my work in one go. Truly appreciated.read more
Coyote Poetry

6 Years Ago

I love your work. I have been busy. New job and you are welcome Chris.
Chris Shaw

6 Years Ago

Thank you so much, hope your new job goes well.
Beautiful, enchanting and descriptive. Awe-inspiring to see, feel and experience those magical places. Fine take and write. I take away many things.

Posted 6 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Sami Khalil

6 Years Ago

I just saw pics of it on google. If it inspires a great man like him, it is inspiring. You are welco.. read more
Chris Shaw

6 Years Ago

Thank you for looking it up.
Sami Khalil

6 Years Ago

I had too. You aroused my curiosity. Thank you too...

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Chris Shaw
Chris Shaw

Berkshire, United Kingdom



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