Serenity

More river musings from afloat

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.

Reviews

[Lorry]

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.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Lorry. It was indeed a Sunday, a very hot one as well and not a grain of sand in sight. Good job for the umbrella or I would have cooked. Thank you and good morning.

Chris

[Lorry]

Afternoon 😀

[Chris Shaw]

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

[Laz K.]

To my ears the cadence is reminiscent of Puritan poetry from the 17th c. Like Anne Bradstreet - she wrote about her family, her home in simple language creating a peaceful (serene) mood.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Laz K for your welcome visit and thoughtful review. Most appreciated.

Chris

[Weeping willow]

Such a beautiful written piece, love willows and your words paint a lovely scene ;-] Peaceful.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Weeping willow for your wonderful review.

Chris

[jacob erin-cilberto]

this made me feel content, and i am not even on the boat...and willows...we used to have a big one in our back yard back in Lockport...and even on the hottest days, just looking at it made us feel cooler.
love your last stanza...nice personification...
j.

[Chris Shaw]

Pleased my words gave you a feeling of contentmen and reminded you of your own willow back in your past. Beautiful trees they are. Thank you Jacob.

Chris

[Kesch (Finding Julia)]

such a wonderful serene write here, this is really good Christine.

[Chris Shaw]

Kesch, your thought are most appreciated and welcome.

Chris

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Indeed a serene feel to your celebrated description of this wonderful vista as you float gently upon the river. As always your nature writes are filled with vivid voice and enthusiasm.

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Almost read the title as senility! lol

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks John for your visit. Just checked the title to make sure I didn't slip up :) Lazy Sunday.

Chris