Escape

do not fret
as darkness comes
catch the cool air
beneath a barn owl's
wings

rising in flight
from a bare branch
bewitched by moonshine
in a forest of
silvered slow motion

an apparition
of white wonder
gliding against the backdrop
of an ink black sky
pitted with sequins

carry me with you
night bird

Reviews

[Crowley]

Only under the cover of night is this type of escape possible. The possibility of everything grows in the dark, good or bad, the escape requires the cover before the light of day shrinks it to man size bits made out or our agreed upon realities. Great writing Chris!

[Chris Shaw]

Hey, hi Crowley. An old poem out for an airing. Thanks for stopping by to share your thoughts. All the best to you.

Chris

[Tate Morgan]

As one who spent a lifetime shunning the day and worshiping the night I can relate. Beautiful

[Chris Shaw]

I am certainly a night bird myself Tate. Just can't sleep at night and end up cat napping by day. Sounds like we have something in common. Thank you for leaving such a nice review. Have a lovely day.

Chris

[Tate Morgan]

You too Chris. A smile from across the pond

[Chris Shaw]

Reciprocated Tate :)

[Coyote Poetry]

Amazing story-telling in the poetry dear Chris.
"rising in flight
from a bare branch
bewitched by moonshine
in a forest of
silvered slow motion"
The words gentle, meaningful and wonderful. The nightingale song I do miss. When I heard I wanted to escape too. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry and your thoughts.
Coyote

[Chris Shaw]

Wrote this one during the early days of tge first lockdown. Thank you so much Coyote.

Chris

[Coyote Poetry]

I liked this one dear Chris and you are welcome.

[Melinda McQueen]

A creative piece. I appreciated the imaginary as well as the flow. You did a great write with this piece.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Melinda for stopping by and leaving a review. Most appreciated.

Chris

[Samuel Dickens]

Now, wouldn't that be an experience? Your fine words paint a thrilling scene of night and flight in the person of a white owl. Cool.

[Chris Shaw]

Written during lockdown Sam when where I live there was certainly fear and restrictions regarding leaving home. Thank you kindly for stopping by. Good to see you.

Chris

[red93]

This is excellent Chris and full of haunting and resonant images. Quite flattering as well that we both have a Piece titled 'Escape', arrived at independently and from very different angles. Definitely a 'keeper' this one.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much Tony. Written under first lockdown conditions in the middle of the night. I just wanted to get outside abd breathe. The night owl did it for me. Pleased that the title is one you have used too. Good morning.

Chris

[Carlos Lorenzo Estrada]

this is a very beautiful poem with stunning images, Chris. My favorite is the line "of an ink black sky pitted in sequins." It's pure magic and perfectly worded. Like a living painting. Thank you for sharing your lovely poem.

[Chris Shaw]

And I thank you Carlos for calling on this page and sharing your thoughts and encouragement. Most appreciated.

Chris

[lightsong]

this is gorgeous! something a little different from your style but so very lovely! there is a playful teasing as well as an exciting invitation, I would just accept it and fly there with the night bird :) the most sweetest inspiring nightsong You gifted us here. Thank You dearest Chris❤️

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you lightsong. I wrote this when we were in our first lockdown. Quite an anxious time for many. The flight of the night owl, seen in slow motion was both spiritual and a means of escape. I am so pleased you enjoyed the read and thankful for your kind visit to my page.

Chris

[Poetic Beauty]

I love owl. They are amazing to watch fly. So graceful

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you PB. So pleased you share my love of owls. Their flight is amazing, especially when in slow motion. Hope you are well.

Chris

[Poetic Beauty]

I am well. I’m writing just haven’t posted. With warmer weather I become less reclusive and become a bit busier.

[Chris Shaw]

Yes, more a desire to be outside enjoying the fresh air and the natural environment. I write less in summer too.

[Poetic Beauty]

I’m still writing at night when I get home but I haven’t taken the time to post them. I like be spring and summer with the heat and storms. Being outside and enjoying time with friends.

[Chris Shaw]

Enjoy the time with friends outside. Summer means more boating for us on the river. I love the peace and that environment.

[Remanence]

A wonderful expression of spirit and of flight into the night, yours and the night bird's. Undeniable freedom.

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Watercress, thank you for your warm words on my spiritual poem. Written when we were first experiencing lockdown. You are appreciated.

Chris

[Benita-Staebell M - Kin..]

Beautiful I love the theme
of the shadow and barn and
the mystery of the owl.
Thank you for sharing

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Benita for your much appreciated review.

Chris