Storm Brewing

Look at this collage of colour,
leaves swept in on westerly winds
while I was drifting in dream land.

There they lie in a bed of wet,
grass bejewelled from last night's rain,
more reds than greens or tangerines.

At peace they rest in harmony,
whatever shape, whatever shade,
they overlap and some join hands.

Oh goodness, what's become of us?
This week I've witnessed hostile scenes
from Parliament I've seen it all.

A Parliament that's truly dead.
A Parliament it must be said,
whose politicians heads are filled
with sawdust.

Reviews

[jacob erin-cilberto]

"some join hands" wish people did...and especially government, instead of all the fighting...
do they care about us?
i love your line "more reds than greens or tangerines" so colorful and rolls off the tongue so sweetly.
some beautiful images which is great irony considering the subject.
excuse me a second, Chris...oops...sorry....i just sneezed, from the "sawdust" getting in my nose...
j.

[Chris Shaw]

Sorry that sawdust reached you across the pond Jacob. Yes sad state of affairs we have here. Many have forgotten what the word democracy means. We have chaos going on in Parliament with chimps on the green benches. Sharp contrast to the peace of my autumn garden.

Chris

[Lydia Shutter]

Wonderful write, Chris! It is not just politicians in the UK that have heads filled with sawdust, sadly. It seems something happens after they are elected! Beautiful metaphor. If we could all blend as the colors of the leaves do, what a wonderful world we would inhabit! Lydi**

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Lydi**. I think many of us despair at their antics. It is difficult not to get drawn into it at times. This period leading up to the end of this month is likely to get even worse. Good to see you here. I always appreciate your visits.

Chris

[Coyote Poetry]

Here in the USA. Had this for many years.
"A Parliament that's truly dead.
A Parliament it must be said,
whose politicians heads are filled
with sawdust."
Too busy fighting over useless things. Our so-call leaders need to fix problems, not create them. Always a pleasure to read your work dear friend.
Coyote

[Chris Shaw]

All infighting Coyote, while they disregard the voice of the electorate and dither on the stuff that is really broken and needs fixing. Many thanks for your continued support.

Chris

[Coyote Poetry]

I love your work and you are welcome Chris.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Coyote

[Relic]

I caught a bit of it and saw the chaos that ensued. The turning of leaves and the changing of colors is a good metaphor for it all.

[Chris Shaw]

Peace in my garden Tim, chaos in the Commons. Our Parliament is beneath contempt with their destructive antics at the moment. Looking forward to drinking far more Australian wine.

Chris

[Davidgeo]

I like how your rhymed 'greens' with 'tangerines'.

Harmony or hostile? The question, seems to be the theme.' And you don't seem optimistic.

To be honest, I have no idea what's really going on. It's well written though so, well done doll face.

[Chris Shaw]

You are right. Peace and harmony in my garden, chaos and hostility in the Commons. You don't need to know much other than politicians have lost the plot. They have forgotten the meaning of the word democracy. Doll face:) Are you partaking of the weed? Lol.

Chris

[DAH]

Sometimes the truth is ugly, and what we've witnessed in world-wide
politics is truth that is beyond belief. We have the mentality of middle school
bullies running the world. sigh.

Good job, Chris!
DAH

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks DAH. How right you are. Schoolchildren and nasty with it. I appreciate your visit.

Chris

[DAH]

My pleasure!

[Dave Brown]

This is funny
The parliament thingy
From over here the whole Brexit situation looks completely off the rails
I guess the leaf raking now starts in earnest

[Chris Shaw]

The leaf raking takes your mind off the politics Dave. Many thanks for your visit.

Chris

[Kesch (Finding Julia)]

really enjoyed this write, i loved your last stanza a lot

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Kesch for your lovely review.

Chris

[John the Baptist]

A very beautiful, image laden nature poem interrupted by the raucous memory of politics. How about a deal? If you take Mr. Trump, we'll take Mr. Johnson.

[Chris Shaw]

Sorry John, I'd rather keep Boris for the time being, even with his faults. 17.4 million are banking on him delivering Brexit, and I am one of them. I do thank you though for your visit. Peace in my garden, chaos in politics.

Chris

[John the Baptist]

OK, let me make another offer. You keep Mr. Johnson and we'll give you Mr. Trump. If that does not satisfy, we'll pay you to take him. But that's my final offer.

[Chris Shaw]

Oh my. You are desperate to get shot of him aren't you? From what I've been hearing on the news, you might be a bit closer. Seems he may have been a naughty boy:)

[John the Baptist]

I wish the man no ill. I simply believe he should be returned to the business and entertainment fields, where he can't do any more damage. Also, I have never been desperate to get shot. Desperate for a shot is another matter.

[Chris Shaw]

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

[Richard M]

Love this poem Chris, and your descriptions and 'painting' a scene. As someone from another country, words defy me as to what is going on in Parliament there. Thinking of the country and its citizens. Prayers :)

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Richard, so good to see you visit. Hope all is good with you my friend. It's been a while since we spoke last. Yes, a sorry state of affairs we find ourselves in. Sharp contrast between the peace of my autumn garden and the chaos of a parliament who have forgotten the meaning of democracy. Take care my friend.

Chris

[Linda Marie Van Tassell]

I think it can be safely said that there is a degradation on both sides of the pond. The politicians are a symptom of the disease, the people. Until the people get right and quit voting these imbeciles into office, this is what's going to continue to happen. It's quite shameful and embarrassing to say the least.

[Chris Shaw]

I have to agree with you Linda and can see it is not just us. Banksy the street artist did a wonderful depiction of chimps sitting on the green benches of Parliament. There is much truth in that. Many thanks.

Chris