River Willows

River Willows

A Poem by Chris Shaw

sweeping green tresses
a young girl's glory by day
playful overhang

© 2019 Chris Shaw


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Wow, these last two poems of yours are a deviation from the norm for you! I like it! Just proves a good poet can write in any style! I grew up in New Jersey and we had many weeping willows in our yard. I pictured them as I read your words. Lydi**

Posted 5 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

5 Years Ago

Thank you Lydi**. Pleased this haiku reminded you of your younger days and the willows in your yard... read more



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Wow, these last two poems of yours are a deviation from the norm for you! I like it! Just proves a good poet can write in any style! I grew up in New Jersey and we had many weeping willows in our yard. I pictured them as I read your words. Lydi**

Posted 5 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

5 Years Ago

Thank you Lydi**. Pleased this haiku reminded you of your younger days and the willows in your yard... read more
Such a lovely painting this scribes on the mind's canvas..

Posted 5 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

5 Years Ago

Thank you so much Wondering Mind. I appreciate your visit.

Chris
A powerful scene, Chris. Long green branches stroking the surface of the water and gliding into the shelter
of the overhang to escape a rain.

Well done.

Posted 5 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

5 Years Ago

Thanks Ted. Pleased you enjoyed the view. Appreciate your visit.

Chris
what a lovely senryu...
love the last line especially..."playful overhang"---
a beauty.

Posted 5 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

5 Years Ago

Many thanks Jacob. Pleased you enjoyed what you saw.

Chris
I could see a picture of beauty and serenity!

Lovely.

Posted 5 Years Ago


0 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

5 Years Ago

Thank you Fairy, you have described the setting perfectly.

Chris
joyous, infectious, wish I was there,

Posted 5 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

5 Years Ago

A joy to behold. Thanks gram

Chris
You provide a wonderful picture of the river bank as you sail slowly along just taking in the tranquility and air and sounds. Lovely. Lucky you!

Posted 5 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

5 Years Ago

There is so much to see and write about. Unfortunately I have to be sociable and put my pen down at .. read more

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Added on August 3, 2019
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Chris Shaw
Chris Shaw

Berkshire, United Kingdom



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