Sundown and Wind Farms

far from finding

wind farms an eyesore

they stay a fascination as

offshore turbines salute

a fast dimming sky

from Roan beach

carbon fibre blades rotate

as moderate winds

aid graceful clockwise

turning

row on row they stand

embracing air

as though a surgeon's knife

sliced through sky's heart

rip roaring red no sutures

as crimson clots appear

they spread it bleeds

it plasters heaven's highway 

reflected in evening's dark

salty waters

skyscape slaughter

as golden sol

slips slowly beyond

horizon's black ribbon line

while hours pass on by

building clean energy

Reviews

[Soren]

What a great image blended with such poetic words.
"as though a surgeon's knife
sliced through sky's heart
rip roaring red no sutures
as crimson clots appear"
Then the whole next stanza
"they spread it bleeds
it plasters heaven's highway
reflected in evening's dark
salty waters
skyscape slaughter"
Great lines Chris

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you for your continued support of my efforts Soren. Your visit very much appreciated. Have a great Tuesday.

Chris

[Ruth]

I like them too - something surreal but calming about them :) This is beautifully described Chris, made me think of some sunlit fields for a while - a restful vision :)

[Chris Shaw]

Thanks Ruth. I love the way they salute the sky. Pleased you stopped by.

Chris

[barleygirl]

I also find wind farms to be beautiful for many reasons, but you've summed it up so lyrically. Love when you blend imagery with practicality (((HUGS)))

[Chris Shaw]

Thanks Margie. Totally mesmerised by wind farms. Could stand and watch for hours.

Chris

[Casey Truax]

I've always appreciated wind farms. I don't understand why they are seen as "eyesores."

It's an interesting creative choice that here and in your other work you refer to the sun as "sol." It is a very obscure term, mostly familiar to people who study astronomy or maybe Latin. Perhaps you are trying to emphasize that our sun is something to be recognized and not taken for granted, or that it is one star among many? Just my guess. :)

[Chris Shaw]

Really appreciate you stopping by Casey. You are appreciated. Thank you so much.

Chris

[Richard M]

A beautiful description Chris, of magnificent, powerful structures. Where I sail, is on a very windy dam about 60 kms from where I live. Towering over the waters are huge wind towers, standing like sentinels watching us, keeping us safe. A nice read.
Richard

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Richard for your lovely review. Happy sailing. Take care.

Chris

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Chris... modern technology will save us as time goes by.
The Sky moans with thunder and lightening strikes... Wind turbines give us the energy we need.
We are having close encounters with Wind and Rain...
as Thunder rolls through the night.
We are blessed with your poetry. gently, Pat

[Chris Shaw]

Clean and sustainable energy. That's what we need Pat. Just love those wind turbines. Many thank yous for stopping by and your very kind comments about my poetry. Love across the waves.

Chris

[Anuja Sharma]

You always add so beautiful personification to the nature Chris. I really like reading your poems, they make me feel connected to the things even if I don't know much about them. I dig the way you described the farms drowning in sunshine as if I am visiting one here (although I have never been to any being a localite girl).
Regards,
Anu

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Anu for leaving such a thoughtful review. You are appreciated.

Chris

[tranquilspace]

Very lovely of of you to pen down a description of a farm and how it feels in your own words. Also the wind turbines is something i can't miss.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thank yous for stopping by. Much appreciated.

Chris

[tranquilspace]

No problem

[Fabian G. Franklin]

I like the observations expressed here. I've been where the turbines turn and found them quite fascinating. Some of the greater farms use them for irrigation as well as generation of electricity. Harnessing the natural elements of wind and sun is certainly preferred to the destruction reeked on nature by carbon fuels. Thank you for the observations, lovingly expressed. Bless.

[Chris Shaw]

They are fascinating to watch aren't they? Some people find them ugly, but I think they have grace. Thank you Fabian for your thoughtful review and for stopping by.

Chris

[Fabian G. Franklin]

My pleasure, entirely. F.

[Anjeline]

Fabulously written as always. I really liked the use of various colors and the comparisons used are really nice especially in this portion-
"row on row they stand
embracing air
as though a surgeon's knife
sliced through sky's heart
rip roaring red no sutures
as crimson clots appear "

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Angelina, thank you for stopping by and leaving such an encouraging review. You are appreciated.

Chris

[Rikkevi Rue]

Hi I'm Rik, Love your thoughtful word paint and how you ride the polar facet of analogy from reality to metaphor and back so smoothly and effortlessly weave them. I wasn't looking for pleasure but your poem b brought a smile, so thank you! :-)

[Chris Shaw]

Hi Rik, pleased to meet you. Thanks very much for calling on my page and leaving such a pleasant review. You are appreciated.

Chris