Daydreams Of a Warmer Kind

Beyond the blackened silhouettes

of conifers and English oaks,

lie lakes of sunrise in the sky.

A blend of hues in red and gold

spread wide their welcome morning glow.

An upper window looks below

on frost that's caked the shrubs in cold

and bold the barrow's sturdy frame,

half filled with frozen winter rain,

awaits a slow and tardy thaw.

Soon vapour trails appear in pink,

like ski tracks left in open snow

and thoughts of travel spring to mind,

of beaches, heat in hotter climes

and daydreams of a warmer kind.

Reviews

[syzygy]

Beautiful! Your poetry is like a still-life, encapsulating the beauty of things in one particular moment. I think I said it before, but: downright transcendental.

I particularly like the triple near-rhyme at the end, something a little bit Robert Frosty about it (I think I'm hearing woods are lovely, dark, and deep/keep/sleep), but that mind/climes slant keeps it fresh.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks syzygy for your thoughtful and generous review. I appreciate your visit.

Chris

[Lydia Shutter]

Spring has sprung and we can watch it unfold in between the lines of your poem. Beautiful imagery. Your love of nature shines in all your poetry. Lydi**

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Lydi**. Still waiting for it to arrive here, hoping for some warmer temperatures in the next few days. Thank you for your lovely review. Hope all is good with you.

Chris

[Lydia Shutter]

A-okay here, my friend. Actually cool for this time of year for us. Sixty this morning and while I realize that seems warm to most, in South Florida, that is cool for Spring.

[Chris Shaw]

Let's hope it warms up soon :))

[Lydia Shutter]

:) For you as well, my friend.

[Dave]

Chris - you warm my soul with the picture you paint with your words.
All the remnants of winter melt away as you move us on to Spring and
the promise of beaches and the warmth of summer. So very nicely done.

Take care - Dave

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Dave for your lovely review. All good wishes

Chris

[Dave]

Chris - you should know that your writing is always a pleasure to read.
Take care - Dave

[Chris Shaw]

I thank you sincerely, that means a great deal Dave. Bless you for that :)

[Stella Armour]

A little colour in the winter sky is just enough to put a rosy tint over the gloom.
I smiled at the image of your barrow filled with frozen winter rain, mine has been upside all winter and i am wondering if anything has hibernated beneath it's rusty exterior.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Stella. Yes a bit of colour in the sky makes a difference in the throes of winter when everything is so bleak.

Chris

[Stella Armour]

a gorgeous day today Chris, and tomorrow being the first day of spring let us hope it continues ..

[John the Baptist]

You do have a talent for word painting natural scenes. The images conjured up perfectly a late winter scene. Yes, let the warm weather come.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you John. I must admit, I do enjoy writing about the natural environment. All good wishes.
read moreThank you John. I must admit, I do enjoy writing about the natural environment. All good wishes.

Chris

[Suhd]

So vivid and beautiful and captivating piece of work. The striking imagery makes it a juicy read. It ends with a note that sent me away for a while to foreign lands and places unseen. Bravo, Chris.

[Chris Shaw]

So good to see you Suhd. Many thanks for your visit.

Chris

[kentuck14]

Yes . . . I agree with syz, it is like a still life painting (in words). Chris, you capture so well the natural world around you. This reminds me of an old poem by Hilda Dolittle (better known as HD) I was reading the other day.
And, yes . . . was the triple rhyme intended or did it just happen?! And, the 1st and 2nd lines, 3rd stanza . . . very effective. Congratulations.
Tom

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Tom. I appreciate your thoughts. The triple rhyme just happened, not planned. All good wisges

Chris

[Coyote Poetry]

I liked these words. Old age had made me love the warm days, the lakes and the grandchildren. I understand your words dear Chris. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks for your visit and warm words Coyote. All good wishes.

Chris

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome dear Chris.

[john l smith]

Oh yes, those thoughts surely spring to mind
Don't know whether to enjoy this beauty or curse our awful cold weather

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Dave. It's not going to be around much longer and I am thankful for that. Yes it is beautiful, but it is also cold.
Chris

[Onlyme]

Such a glorious warm feeling of comfort, love and beauty, held within this articulate, vivid poem, Chris. That really makes you feel good and feels the impact of every word you spoke.

[Chris Shaw]

Thanks Dawn for that lovely review.

Chris