Silhouettes on Moonshine

Silhouettes on Moonshine

A Poem by Chris Shaw

Luminous, bright, full silvered light,
so lonesome on a starless night.
In cobalt skies a bauble rests,
unhooked a vision at its best.

From window view in gable end
I gaze in awe at its ascent.
A branch creates a silhouette, 
dark leaves in dance, soft pirouette

across the face of lunar sheen.
Inside my bedroom I have seen
breathtaking beauty, such delight,
black floats on silver, wondrous sight.

Heavenly body wanders free.
A treasure fit for yuletide tree.
This trinket travels way on high
on tip toe gently through the sky.

© 2018 Chris Shaw


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A beautiful depiction of the silhouettes that capture our wonder, as well as our words. Sometimes the old sayings ring true and the best things in life are indeed free, like the screensavers that capture our gaze and wonder, calming us with the beauty of the unexpected moments old Ma nature doles out to us :)

Posted 6 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

6 Years Ago

We have much to be thankful for as far as old Ma Nature is concerned Lorry. I also thank you for you.. read more



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very very atmospheric and conjuring up all manner of things esoteric, psychedelic and kaleidoscopic all in the space of a single night .. truly wonderful N.

Posted 1 Year Ago


Chris Shaw

1 Year Ago

Thank you Neville. A very old write, but I remember the night well. Pleased you liked this one. Have.. read more
Neville

1 Year Ago


sure gonna try am up early tomorrow so will hit the sack before too long ..

N.. read more
Chris Shaw

1 Year Ago

Sleep well ..
Amazing use of description. I could see everything described in your words. The moon can make us see and believe in wonders and miracles. Thank you Christine for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

Posted 6 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

6 Years Ago

Pleased you enjoyed the imagery in my moon poem Coyote. Thank you so much for your visit. Have just .. read more
Coyote Poetry

6 Years Ago

Was my pleasure and you are welcome Chris.
Vivid imagery graces a superb piece of work.
High-level craft conjures truly lovely lyrics.
Ya dun good, Chris!

Posted 6 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

6 Years Ago

Pleased you enjoyed this oldie Jimmy. Written a while back now. Fortunately poetry doesn't seem to d.. read more
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Not the Moonshine this old reprobate came looking for, but one that left me satiated nevertheless.
Well done.

Posted 6 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

6 Years Ago

Pleased you were satiated. Love that word reprobate, not used much nowadays, but it always puts a sm.. read more
I wonder how some people are able to give such a beautiful persona to such an inanimate object as a moon. It's barren, it's lifeless and thinking-as-a-mature it has no use other than being a satellite of the earth. But poems such as yours show it's potential as an epitome of beautiful...mystic beauty bearing a silhouette. I envy your eyes and your mind that are able to convey such wonderful thoughts using a dark-themed narration. Reading this poem was like experiencing a film noir, with deep and dark but mesmerizing thoughts. Please keep writing more.

Posted 6 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

6 Years Ago

What a beautiful review Shubham Sharma, I truly thank you for your visit and encouragement.
<.. read more
Pure poetry in motion, a pleasure to read.

Posted 6 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

6 Years Ago

Thank you Andrew, pleased you enjoyed my lines. An oldie, dug up for an airing :))
sounds sweet and serene,,,,,,,,,,,

Posted 6 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

6 Years Ago

Thank you wordman for your kind response. Many thanks

Chris
 wordman

6 Years Ago

my pleasure chris
a delicate delight.........

Posted 6 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

6 Years Ago

Thank you Dave. I appreciate your response.

Chris
such a lovely poem with a nice rhythm and rhyme, I love those moon dances the trees make, so full of ambiance, my daughter and I would sometimes turn off all the lights and eat orange cupcakes and girl talk in the dark just to have fun and enjoy them, this brings back such nice memories!

Posted 6 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

6 Years Ago

Thank you Corset, so nice to see you here on my page. Your visit much appreciated.

Ch.. read more
Corset

6 Years Ago

My pleasure Christine!

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Chris Shaw
Chris Shaw

Berkshire, United Kingdom



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