Cocktails At Sunset

On the deck of Caryl Anna
Sipping Alabama Slammers
Eyes in awe of setting sun

Flamingo pink greets violet hues
Shots of darkest petrol blues
Surrounding islands in the sky

Reflections on Marina's water
Not a ripple there to alter
All that's peace and harmony

Ducks are dozing, birdsong absent
Heavy is the sound of silence
As the day makes way for night.

Reviews

[lightsong]

Flows like a "waves' song" to my ears, once more your amazing skill at painting with words, allowed me not only to imagine the scene, but to live it too. your emotions are clear in my heart that I was able to be there with You too, in a serene wistfulness ambiance. B.T.W, it's sunset here, no more perfect time to read your graceful words :>

[Chris Shaw]

Hoping you had a most beautiful sunset lightsong. We were back on our boat yesterday, but too chilly to sit outside sipping cocktails. Will have to wait for warmer weather to do this again.Thanks for stopping by.

Chris

[lightsong]

and here is me hoping that You will have the most beautiful warmer days ahead ~

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you my friend. No sign of it today. The chills have set in :)

[lightsong]

Crazy! Crazy! Weather :>

[Einstein Noodle]

read it twice .. really enjoyed the imaging and the ............................ "silence" ahhhhhhhh .. especially appreciate this line:
"Shots of darkest petrol blues" ... petrol blue .. genius my dear .. simply genius .. who would ever put gas on water to a very serene and easily romantic moment .. love it! and that color is so unique .. no other way to say it really ... i also especially appreciate the play on the word "shot" ... shots and slammers .. rises up me Irish :))))))))))))) beautiful poem says i!
E.

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Mr E, thank you for sharing your thoughts. Happy you enjoyed the read. Happy Wednesday to you from across the pond.

Chris

[Weeping willow]

Lovely write, Love these words-- Flamingo pink greets violet hues
Shots of darkest petrol blues, Surrounding islands in the sky. Such lovely images come to mind ;-}

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you for your encouraging review Weeping willow. Pleased you stopped by. Have a good Sunday.read moreThank you for your encouraging review Weeping willow. Pleased you stopped by. Have a good Sunday.

Chris

[Bryan Sefton]

You do paint such pretty pictures with such pretty colours. Add my green of envy to your pallet as I sit gazing across your wonderful scene

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Bryan for your lovely review. All the best.

Chris

[duff]

The title says it all. A hammock and the soothing sounds of your environment. Watching the boats come in with the daily catch. Everything about this is easy on the soul.

[Chris Shaw]

Easy on the soil, I like that duff. Thanks for stopping by. Happy Monday.

Chris

[W. Barrett Munn]

I love this Chris, but do you mind a suggestion? I am thinking maybe you're explaining a touch much (as I do, too, too often) with "reflections on Marina's water." Perhaps say instead, clouds float on Marina's water, and let the reader figure out that the mountains are in the sky because of the reflection, as well?

[Chris Shaw]

Happy for any suggestions my friend and I thank you fir your interest and forcstopping by with your encouragement.

Chris

[Mauricio Montoya]

Wow Chris I'm drunk right now and on a 3 day run but I wanted to read something so I decided to visit you and yes because of the title I chose this, not the whiskey I drank but this write, lol that made me drop yeah I may pass out but I'll take these word to my dreams, thank you for sharing.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Mauricio, I hope these words give you lovely relaxing dreams. Pleased you stopped by.
read moreThank you Mauricio, I hope these words give you lovely relaxing dreams. Pleased you stopped by.

Chris

[Mauricio Montoya]

Wow thank you

[Corset]

This sounds so relaxing and beautiful to be there, wish I was there lol. So beautifully written, and very descriptive makes me "wanna too" Your view sounds exquisite!

[Chris Shaw]

It was when it happened. I wanna be there again too :)) An oldie out for an airing. Thanks forcstopping by Corset.

Chris

[Pete]

reminds of the peacefulness of the park by the inlet that i frequent. this is wonderful chris. what better way to end a day and usher in the evening. love the descriptiveness of the surroundings. your words took me away. i was there, i swear. bravo

[Chris Shaw]

Cheers for that lovely review Pete. Pleased you enjoyed.thevresd. It certainly was a lovely sunset and the cocktails were an added bonus. Many thank yous.

Chris

[Poetic Beauty]

I can see the beautiful colors reflecting in the still water while sipping cocktails quietly. Enjoying the moment and being present in it.

Sounds like a beautiful evening to enjoy the view

[Chris Shaw]

It was a very special evening PB. Beautiful views and the cocktails were a bonus. Many thanks for reviewing.

Chris

[Poetic Beauty]

You are most welcome. Sometimes the quiet moments and the simple ones become those that stick with us

[Chris Shaw]

Very true.