Exposure

storm's marauding afterlife

leaves eyes of sunrise squinting

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brooding cloud formations

hang in black curtain heaviness

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lined with a sliver of silver hem

gleaming with uncertain promise

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hurled through rough salty waters

from ocean's dark disturbed bed

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tossed in a surge of soapy foam

angriest of roller-coasters ride in

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fossils flung far in shifting swell

beached upon dampened sand

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naked on soft islands surrounded

by wet glistening shingle sharps

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ammonites bellemnites picked

by fingers clinging to jurassic finds

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Reviews

[Lisasview]

I felt like I was there with you dear Chris, after the storm, looking for treasures.... Something I just love to do.
Rained heavily here today but now it is sunny....and we are in June... Oh those poor vacationers... not been great here the past two weeks...
We of course love it... Rain...means not as much watering...
Lisa, shoulder better

[Chris Shaw]

Good your shoulder is getting better. The storm certainly inspired my writing and allowed my imagination to wander. I appreciate you Lisa.

Chris

[Lisasview]

Good morning dear Chris,
7:15 here and I am already on the computer with a nice Cappuccino next to me.
The weather does often inspire...
Lisa

[Chris Shaw]

Have a wonderful day Lisa.

[Lisasview]

Thank you,
Lisa

[.]

Storm and angry wave is quite nerve wracking. Your descriptions are apt here and vividly visual. But finding fossils from this disruption is quite a thing of amusement... I enjoyed this write thoroughly

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Sima, fossils aren't easy to find, so this made the storm more rewarding. We were gifted with the fossils). Thank you so much. You aren't posting. I hope you are OK my young friend.

Chris

[.]

Yes, I am doing okay .....today only I posted two of them.... Emotinally drained out nowadays because of corona . Thank you for your concern. Hope you are doing fine..

[Chris Shaw]

I'll take a look Sima. Corona is having an exhausting effect on every continent. Do be careful.

[Dave Brown]

you have done an excellent depiction of the different facets of the natural world which can be quite awe inspiring

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Dave. That was quite a storm and many years ago, but I have never forgotten it. Good you stopped by.

Chris

[Remanence]

Like every fine cut gemstone, oceans have many facets to their natures. This one was new to me and your unfolding of the chain of events which must take place to bring the fossils to the shore is written wonderfully. :)

[Chris Shaw]

This particular storm left beached some amazing finds. My grandson and I were out early that morning. Quite something to feel you were holding in your hands stuff that hadn't seen the light of day for almost ever. Thank you Watercress for your review.

Chris

[Just Kim]

This is a wonderful write Chris, enjoyed this

[Chris Shaw]

So pleased you liked the couplets Kim. Thank you for your encouragement. You are appreciated.

Chris

[Ted Kniffen]

Quite the descriptive picture you've written here Chris, I could see everything as clear as if I were standing on the strand watching ancient relics roll ashore.
I love poems of the sea ... the one that has stood the test of time for me was one I studied in English class as a teen John Masefield's "Sea Fever".

Good write Chris.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Ted. I also like poems about the moods of the sea. Pleased that you popped by to leave me a lovely review. All good wishes.

Chris

[Kay Salisu Titilola]

Very Original, Chris.
That is a great piece.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you very much Kay. Pleased you enjoyed the read, and delighted you checked in.

Chris

[Franky]

Very well done! Your word choices are impressive to say the least. I'm humbled.

[Chris Shaw]

Frankie you have left such a lovely review but please don't feel humbled by my writing. Just enjoy it. All good wishes to you abd a big thank you for stopping by.

Chris

[lightsong]

NEVER I expected that amazingly stunning ending! completely brilliant one dear Chris, from the breathtaking title to your clever way with expressions until those last few lines when You totally made it magical ✨

[Chris Shaw]

Another visit from you lightsong, so encouraging you are with your comments. You have made my day :)

Chris