Sanctuary

(thinking of summer warmth)

If I could conjure magic up

and call for company,

who would I choose from those I love

to spend an hour with me?

Who would I choose to sit beside

upon this sturdy seat,

while watching shadows from the trees

draw closer to my feet?

Who would I choose to linger with

amid these scented flowers,

oblivious of passing time

or random summer showers?

Oblivious to birds in song

or butterflies in flight

or daisies yawning in the grass

as dusk paves way for night.

How hard a task it is to choose,

pack all concerns away,

my thoughts have harboured many loves

as I sat here today.

Reviews

[Lorry]

Hmm, now you've got me thinking. Well, if you were to invite someone, it would have to be someone who can speak as well as listen, or you wouldn't see nature at play in that fine setting, so that rules me out. I wouldnt shut up until you told me your top 32 ice cream flavours, then I would move on to top 12 coffees, so thats me out. Donald Trump perhaps...in the hope you have a basement that can be filled with quick dry cement, after cutting his ridiculous hair off first. Na, too much trouble. Maybe you could just group chat writerscafe friends on skype, and if anyone bores you, you could vote off the weakest link until you have one ideal guest left.
There, sorted! :)

[Chris Shaw]

Well and truly sorted Lorry. You know I like the way your mind is so unique. No one can guess what you are gonna come out with next. You are edge of the seat and that's OK in my book :)

[Einstein Noodle]

just beautiful says i! such a sublime and truly magic moment .. that one hour with you ;) love the yawning daisies particularly ... so many loves pass by in review ..and you chose us ... right here at the Cafe' :)))) luv ya girl!
E.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Mr E and apologies for my slow response. So pleased to see this old poem got an airing again. I really enjoyed writing it and contemplating all the people who I could sit with. All good wishes.

Chris

[Einstein Noodle]

;) ......................

[Lale]

I may sound silly, but your use of "conjure" adds a creepy presence to the poem; I directly recalled the "conjuring" movie and assumed that you're talking necromancy. But I must warn you, what's dead should stay dead.
Sorry for running the beauty of this poem. I thought of sharing that crazy thought with you. It's so beautiful. You're good.

[Chris Shaw]

Ha. Don't know that movie. Don't want to resurrect the dead, just some memories. Thank you for making me smile and for your visit.

Chris

[Lale]

Well, it's a movie series. I only watched the first movie. Not my type, but it was nice.
You're welcome.

[Jimmy Yetts]

An elegant poetic question.
I don't doubt that many loves have also "harboured" you.
Lovely sentiments, Chris.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Jimmy for your lovely response. Thank you also for giving this old poem a much needed airing.

Chris

[Tate Morgan]

Very well done a fine poem to be sure.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Tate. Pleased you enjoyed the read.

Chris

[Sawdust]

That surely conjured up me a beautiful time

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you shadow. I appreciate your visit. Hope all is good with you.

Chris

[goldenscar__]

Thaaaat poem is magic... I'm in love.
Can I save it?

[Chris Shaw]

Of course you can save it. You can put it in your favorites if you want to. Many thanks for your lovely review.

Chris

[goldenscar__]

Hi Chris, Thank you. Hugs

[Maxwell Ryder]

nature's always there when a lover or a friend isn't...nice Christina.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Maxwell. Hope all is well with you.

Chris

[The Black Penman]

I loved your rhyming tree so to speak and I loved the actual poetry of what you wrote.

Oblivious to birds in song
or butterflies in flight
or daisies yawning in the grass
as dusk paves way for night. (This was my favorite passage) Thanks for a great read.

[Chris Shaw]

Welcome to my page, good to see you here. I appreciate both your visit and your thoughts.
read moreWelcome to my page, good to see you here. I appreciate both your visit and your thoughts.

Chris

[The Black Penman]

I will do that for sure.

[Chris Shaw]

Hello. The read more message is an irritating quirk which automatically appears. You will find that out as you use this site. It's not me attention seeking I assure you :)
All good wishes.

[Kelly Scheppers]

I would choose my Dad, for I was so young when I lost him, and vaguely remember anything about him. Spring brings such an awakening to our senses, rekindling memories we've packed away through the cold of winters past. I loved your daisies yawning in the grass, Chris!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Kelly. My Dad would also rank highly in my choice. So pleased you liked my yawning daisies lol.

Chris