Nourishment

(river musings)

catch me if you can
sunbeams sparkle on water
riches for the soul

Reviews

[Linda Marie Van Tassell]

Haikus are a perfect example of how structure can force a writer to really be precise in word choice in order to capture the moment. This is a lovely glimpse … one that immediately evoked a memory of being along the water on the Blue Ridge Parkway, watching the sun turn the water into molten gold. Beautiful!

[Chris Shaw]

Many thank yous Linda. I appreciate your review.

Chris

[John Alexander McFadyen]

A nicely penned haiku capturing a treasured moment that many let go unnoticed.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks John and good afternoon to you on a wet and miserable day.

Chris

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Wet and miserable indeed Chris. But hey ho gives us the excuse to leave outside jobs to themselves!

[Chris Shaw]

True, always another day for the garden :)

[Benita-Staebell M - Kin..]

Riches for the soul
to behold such beauty

Sunbeams of
beautiful poetry
to the thirsty
heart 💗

Nicely penned

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Benita. Your thoughts warmly received.

Cbris

[Benita-Staebell M - KindredPoet]

You're welcome 😊 👏

[Ted Kniffen]

Right off the bat you started with a song title from one of my favourite groups ... Dave Clark Five, so this lovely haiku jumps off the page.
The blast of light on water on a summer's day is hard on the eyes but definitely enriches the soul.

A good write Chris.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Ted. I remember Dave Clark well. That's a trip down nostalgia lane. Bits as pieces, can you remember that one?

Chris

[Ted Kniffen]

Yes, and the smart outfits they used to wear on stage … I was of the right age for the British Invasion.

[Chris Shaw]

Then you would have enjoyed many of the sixties groups in the UK :)

[Ted Kniffen]

Every one of them and most of the ones from the 50's.
S**t, I am old.

[Chris Shaw]

:)).................

[alan peter kelly]

Lovely Senryu....
five
seven
five.
Precise
concise
successful.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks yous. I appreciate your visit alan.

Chris

[Jibey]

A flash of inspiration... riches indeed.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Jibey. Good to see you.

Chris

[Crowley]

No one could catch you unless you let em'...lol. Wonderful Christine, its reads like glitter.

[Chris Shaw]

I do like a bit of glitter Crowley. Many thanks for that :)

Chris

[DAH]

This is a meaningful and delightful catharsis
that is "riches for the soul. Nicely penned, nicely played.

DAH

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks DAH for your visit. Good to see you.

Chris

[DAH]

My pleasure!

[gram linski]

this little gem enriched my afternoon and my soul,

[Chris Shaw]

I am pleased to hear that gram. I hope you caught a few of those sunbeams to lighten your world. All good wishes.

Chris

[barleygirl]

Your title stands out as much as your poem! I love how you start out with a playful taunt . . . so unusual in short poems like this. Usually haiku/senryu are static descriptions so I love how you inject playful dynamic sensations! (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Chris Shaw]

I just wanted to catch some sunbeams and they said "catch me if you can". Thank you Margie for your lovely review.

Chris

[Robert Trakofler]

perfect depiction of your splendorous view you just shared Chris! this is all boom write:)

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Bunny. What a difference a week makes. I will have to consider a multitude of raindrops today. Hope your day brings brightness my friend.

Chris