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

[Einstein Noodle]

mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm mmmmmmmmmmmmm Good! that's what Chris's haiku is mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm mmmmmmmmmmm Good! ;) this is the one i take with me into the day .. thanks Chris!
E.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Mr E. Boating week-end. Nothing like waking up on the river on a sun drenched morning. All those sparkles. How I would like to catch them and save them for a rainy day. All good wishes flying your way across the pond.

Chris

[Einstein Noodle]

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

[Fay Slimm]

This haiku outlines the riches in musing near water - a soul-smiling read Chris and thank you for sharing its sparkle.

[Chris Shaw]

The sheer simplicity of sunlight on water and yet the power of it to uplift spirits is immense. Thank you Fay for your welcome visit.

Chris

[Dave Brown]

And 2 haiku 2U2
This must be a morning thing
sunbeams sparkling on water is a most magical sight

[Chris Shaw]

It was a morning thing Dave. Wonderful to wake up to when we are boating on the river. Many thanks.

Chris

[Relic]

Nature heals, that's for sure. Quite often I find myself listening to rain sounds or watching rivers (with geese) online to relax. Your poem is a great image to take in.

Excellent poem, Chris.

[Chris Shaw]

Thanks Tim. Yes nature does heal and it is also a great teacher. Nothing like a bit of sunlight dancing on water to lift the spirits :) Many thanks Tim.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

such a comfortable feeling from this haiku/senryu combination...
Nourishment for the soul found on those rivers and lakes.
j.

[Chris Shaw]

Certainly is nourishment for the soul in that river and surrounding lakes. Many thanks Jacob.

Chris

[Kesch (Finding Julia)]

wonderful light haiku, nicely written

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Kesch, pleased you thought so.

Chris

[augustus]

You couldn't get it any shorter or sweeter than that!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you augustus. Haiku and senryu's can be fun, but challenging with so few syllables. I appreciate your response.

Chris