Into The Light

(from the archives)

As I gaze on crystal beauty

in the noon-day blazing light,

I see diamonds dance on water,

their small clusters sparkle bright.

How they glint on rippled river

while the sun burns overhead.

All the glory of earth's garden

at my feet so finely spread.

Keep this memory, it's so precious,

lock it deep inside the mind.

Shake it out in times of darkness,

when despair can strike out blind.

Share it with those others grieving,

let it lead them to the light.

Ease the hurts of sorrow bleeding,

broken in the blackened night.

Reviews

[John the Baptist]

I believe verse 1 is a scene taken from life. I like very much the way the poet uses it as a metaphor for life's essential goodness in verse 2. In difficult times, sometimes the simplest image from the natural world, when recalled at the right time, can help see one through the darkness. The alternative is to be overwhelmed by the bleakness. Very nice.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you John. These gifts of nature in my opinion have healing powers. I always absorb moments like those in my poem and store them in my memory bank for those days when I'm not feeling so great. Many thanks for your shared wisdom.

Chris

[Robert Trakofler]

Yes this is precious indeed... great sentiment in your lovely vision as is your rhythm and rhyme as usual Chris ! I do enjoy a good bulwark against the darkness some days meditation and writing cant fend of those pesky demons :) have a lovely Sunday

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Bunny for your lovely review. Have a very happy Sunday. All good wishes.

Chris

[Island Hippy]

Aloha dear friend, there is a power in these words that hug you warmly in a full embrace. Nature can soothe the pain just by being. I’ve found that I retreat at times when I am struggling with missing my husband. A word in season. Many Mahalo x

[Chris Shaw]

I am sorry for your loss Izzy and I am pleased my words feel like a warm embrace to you. I sincerely hope we will be seeing more of you my friend. Take care.

Chris x

[kentuck14]

Can't agree more . . . the creation brings us back into some sanity . . . if only we truly see it. Which reminds of a quote from Ralph Waldo Emerson . . . "Truly, very few persons can see nature."
Tom

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Tom. I guess I feel blessed because I am one of those who can see nature. I appreciate your Ralph Waldo Emerson quote.

Chris

[jacob erin-cilberto]

yes, nature soothes, but we also have the power to soothe each other just by being human, loving and less selfish....
as was a theme in Field of Dreams...."ease his pain"----

eloquent stringing together of images and rhythm...
j.
j.

[Chris Shaw]

Field of Dreams, such a wonderful film. We do of course have that power and many do use it to soothe and smooth. In my own circumstances, I find I get more from nature. Nature can make me smile and cry in the same way as human contact does. Many thanks for your thoughts Jacob.

Chris

[John Alexander McFadyen]

An excellent advertisement for the power of nature as a soother, a healer. Written in a lovely lilting melody of a poem.

[Chris Shaw]

So pleased you enjoyed this little poem about nature's healing John. Thank you so much.

read moreSo pleased you enjoyed this little poem about nature's healing John. Thank you so much.

Chris

[lightsong]

ethereal sense, calmness and pure peace flowing though Your beautiful words dear Chris, the gentle hands of healing caressing our minds and hearts, how can I not totally love this piece when there is (Light) within it :)

[Chris Shaw]

You leave such wonderful responses Light. Thank you so much for your calming and uplifting visit.read moreYou leave such wonderful responses Light. Thank you so much for your calming and uplifting visit.

Chris

[lightsong]

You are warmly, kindly welcome dear Chris 🌷🌷🌷

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you and for the Red tulips. Most welcome :)

[Relic]

I think it takes practice to be able to recall memories that bring tranquility to our thoughts. To avoid the trap of negative thinking when times get rough. I could use some sparkling waters on earth's gardens sometimes.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Tim. I store them up and save them for a rainy day. A coping strategy I taught myself for when the going gets tough. I appreciate your visit and your thoughts.

Chris