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

[Stella Armour]

What a lovely image .
There are so many wonderful things in this world , i do wish people would stop thinking about themselves and consider the abundance of other life all around them , because when we have burned all our bridges the night owl will still be rising in flight....

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you dear Stella. Yes, nature is indeed wonderful and the tougher life gets the more I find in the natural world that is worth celebrating. I love owls. Hope you are well and I am wondering whether you have moved yet nearer to your son? Take care and thank you.

Chris

[Stella Armour]

I have indeed Chris , just managed to get moved in last week before the lockdown, and very happy to be here.

[Jimmy Yetts]

There is great beauty, here--and a desire for greater freedom.
Human beings dearly love both.
Wonderful!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Jimmy. Yes I appreciate the freedom that our avian friends have, particularly at the moment. All good wishes

Chris

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An appropriate time to be wanting to escape, dear Chris, and what better way than on the wings of an owl under the cover of darkness. I guess we all would like to take that night journey and fly far away from our troubles. Some lovely description here in this one, with a touch of the mystical merging with the reality. Much enjoyed! :))

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Jamila, yes at the current time, more than any, I appreciate the freedom our avian friends have. Oh to have wings and take to flight. Many thanks for your visit. You are appreciated. Take care.

Chris

[Katrina Mckeown]

An enchanting write with wonderful imagery I was transported there , what a lovely escape from what’s going on in reality.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Katrina. If I could only transport you briefly for a few moments, then that is good in my book. Keep safe.

Chris

[Betty Hermelee]

lovely, vivid images Chris; so soothing to the mind; I can picture every word here; "white wonder", "Bewitched moonshine" a real show, not tell!!! Love it

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Betty for your lovely review. All good wishes.

Chris

[Ted Kniffen]

Well done Chris. It's good to read a poem that has a gentle mellowness to it, rather than all the hysterical hype we are being inundated with.
A pitch black night...warm...soft breeze...and then being ghosted by an owl sliding overhead...the suddenness is startling.

A good write.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much Ted for your kind response. All good wishes.

Chris

[barleygirl]

If only my night time slumber were an escape such as this! Love your graceful imagery & peaceful sensations. This is exactly what I crave every night when I lie down, but instead I mostly toss & turn, moaning in pain. A poem like this takes me to where I no longer can go spontaneously & I thank you for taking me away! (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Chris Shaw]

Pleased to take you away Margie. Take good care of yourself. Hugs on their way ((.)).

Chris

[jacob erin-cilberto]

I might think we would all like to escape at this very moment...
and just be owls sneaking around in the night, free from this virus...
wiser than the presidents, congressmen...humans in general.
i escaped somewhere with this piece.
i love the beat of the short lines, and the alliteration thrown in for good measure.
Wisdom in this allegorical poem.
j.

[Chris Shaw]

Happy I was able to briefly offer you an escape Jacob. I think currently we would all like to be able to do that in these troubled times. Glad you liked the format and the alliteration. Many thanks for your encouraging review.

Chris