Holed By The Sun

shafts of blinding brightest rays

break through disintegrating cloud

to gleam upon unsettled surf

bursting through blackened mass

holed with a gift of future promise

dusky sky stirs into spotlight action

angel waterfalls pour forth

liquid molten gold holds sail boats

in a loose embrace for safekeeping

upon choppy waters they dance to

inclement weather's moody tune

so small in a sea of vastness

in the vastness of a huge expanse

threatens ever threatening

searching with a menacing eye

reach out to grasp what's left

light is worth all saving when

darkness invades peaceful living

Reviews

[shadrach hah]

Hi Chris, another outstanding piece, the light is our hope and our life. I love the way you use the metaphor of the light in this wonderful piece of beautiful poetry. The light can ever penetrate the darkness in our lives, it gives faith, hope and life. I ever reach for the light. Such wonderful poetry, Chris.

[Chris Shaw]

One of my own favourite writes Mike. Pkeased you left your footprint here. Thank you so much.

Chris

[shadrach hah]

You are welcome, Chris, Outstanding work. Have a wonderful Saturday. Hugs always....Mike.

[Neville]

the title drew my attention like a sunflower might in a field filled with poppies .. and then, I was hooked throughout ..

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Neville. A ray of sunshine in a field of sorrow. That’s how I read your response. A chink of light over dark.

Chris

[Patricia]

This is excellent! Sounds like heaven. I do love your scenic writing! Write on!

[Chris Shaw]

Spectacular to watch. Thanks Patricia.

Chris

[Dylan Macadham]

Hi Chris, you've transformed that old saying, "It's always darkest before the dawn," with your trademark splash of living colors, another treat for my mind's eye :)

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Dylan for your very encouraging review. You are appreciated. Have a great Thursday.
read moreMany thanks Dylan for your very encouraging review. You are appreciated. Have a great Thursday.

Chris

[LostSage]

us poem people
bright light at night ✨💐

[Chris Shaw]

Hello Jeff. Thanks for checking in, always with your sweet comments and flowers. Hope you are keeping well.

Chris

[Kay Salisu Titilola]

This is incredible, Chris.
Light saves our sight from darkness.
Light is life. Who can do without it?
God knows this, that's why the sun is there to save our day. Imagine traveling on a boat under the moonlight, then compare it with the one without. That's the difference.

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Kay thank you so much for your positive comments. Received with a smile. Take care my friend.read moreDear Kay thank you so much for your positive comments. Received with a smile. Take care my friend.

Chris

[Ruth]

Light, so sought yet so hard to grasp at times...I find light can be as threatening as the dark. Love this dear Chris...the light is a wonderful feeling to hold on to :)

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you dear Ruth. I am certainly a believer in finding the light in life. Not akwats easy but certainly something to work on.

Chris

[Orphic dreamer]

Every line is just so utterly ineffable. I can't express words as to how beautifully you could bestow with eye-catching details in every line. This is just tremendous to read from first to last.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you for your visit and for the very encouraging review you have left. You are appreciated.
read moreThank you for your visit and for the very encouraging review you have left. You are appreciated.

Chris

[Aldo kraas]

The poem hold by the sun
Is a wonderful poem
That you
Wrote Chris
I hope you continue to write more poems
Please write a poem
Called my faith
Wait for me father
Love of my life
Please don't let me be miss understood
Deep dreams
By the way
Sun down

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much Aldo. So pleased you visited and enjoyed Holed By the Sun. My muse usually gives me the inspiration to write. Sometimes she is very lazy. Maybe I will look at your titles. Take care.

Chris

[Aldo kraas]

I was just giving also Ideas for
Some poems that you can do
You can also write a poem called
My fears

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you my friend :)

[John the Baptist]

This offering seems to be about nature at first, describing vividly the approach of a storm in a coastal area. The last two stanzas, though, seem to allude symbolically to the way trauma can suddenly present into peaceful lives. After all, the sudden storms of life can adversely affect us all.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks John for sharing your thoughts. Your visit appreciated.

Chris