Serenity

Serenity

A Poem by Chris Shaw
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More river musings from afloat

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South westerly blows welcome breeze
to soothe all willow trees who bake
in August's scorching oven heat.

Across lake's blue I see them sway,
their leafy tease in quiet speak,
on deck I rest my soul replete.

As rippled waters hold a race
of little feathered boats that float
along with algae island's green.

No other place I'd rather be
umbrella shades me from the sun,
content am I till day is done.

When sunset steals the last of light,
when darkness brings the curtain down
and all the wild fowl say goodnight.

© 2019 Chris Shaw


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Ahh, better than lying on a sandy beach any day, especially if you wear suntan oil and the wind changes, turning you into a doughnut.
This had to be a lazy Sunday, floating the aches of the week away and readying you for another Monday.
Just don't float too far away Chris.

Posted 5 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

5 Years Ago

Thank you Lorry. It was indeed a Sunday, a very hot one as well and not a grain of sand in sight. Go.. read more
Lorry

5 Years Ago

Afternoon 😀
Chris Shaw

5 Years Ago

Yep, it's afternoon now, have a happy one :)



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Ah - this write shows the right way to spend a hot day dear Chris - - I love the interchange of internal rhyming you use in this tribute to finding Serenity aboard a boat. With you in spirit at least..... Fay

Posted 5 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

5 Years Ago

Many thank yous Fay. We are very fortunate to own a boat which blends in very well with my love of n.. read more
Fay Slimm

5 Years Ago

Have a great river-time today Chris and wishing you lots of sunshine ..................... Fay
You have such beautiful writing, it hits me like a cold stone stinging as it bites cold bare skin.

Posted 5 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

5 Years Ago

That's quite a poetic response there Shoshana. Thank you for your visit.

Chris
I really enjoyed the serenity of this piece, love your last two stanza's the best.

Posted 5 Years Ago


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Chris Shaw

5 Years Ago

Thank you silent k. Really appreciate your visit and your review. All good wishes.

Ch.. read more
Recalling better days of quietness and peace. This piece puts me in mind of days spent on the banks of the River Avon. This captures the idyllic setting that brings "Serenity'" to this worn mind. Thank you most heartedly. Have a precious week end, my friend.

Posted 5 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

5 Years Ago

Thank you so much for your wonderful review kitty. Have yourself a good week my friend.

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kitty

5 Years Ago

Looks as though we'll be having a good one - Week end
Oh such pleasant surroundings. The beauty of the lake and the quietude. I picture sailboats instead of noisy motor boats enjoying the water. Sounds like you had a very restful day.

Take care - Dave

Posted 5 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

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DAH
This makes me happy on so many levels:

"As rippled waters hold a race
of little feathered boats that float
along with algae island's green.

No other place I'd rather be
umbrella shades me from the sun,
content am I till day is done"

Lovely, simply lovely and inviting. Take me the next time you go to this spot,
yes, take me ...

Bravo, Christine!
DAH



Posted 5 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

5 Years Ago

Thank you DAH for your delightful review. So pleased you would like to visit yourself. All good wish.. read more
you have nicely captured one of life's pleasures
Ain't life grand

Posted 5 Years Ago


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Chris Shaw

5 Years Ago

Thank you Dave. Don't get many Sunday afternoons like this:)

Chris
I love being near the lake and the forest.
"No other place I'd rather be
umbrella shades me from the sun,
content am I till day is done."
The days of Summer. The blessing of the sun and time to relax the mind. Thank you dear Chris for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

Posted 5 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

5 Years Ago

So pleased you liked this poem Coyote. Your visit most appreciated.

Chris
Coyote Poetry

5 Years Ago

I did enjoy and you are welcome welcome dear Chris.

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Berkshire, United Kingdom



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Albert, my paternal grandfather introduced me to Tennyson when I was nine. I have loved poetry ever since but did not attempt writing a single piece until I was 40. It's never too late to try somethin.. more..

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