Aspects Of Light

Spontaneous poetry

let there always
always be
this glare from sunlight
on the sea
that lifts all spirits
in distress
that calms and soothes
all restlessness
to sprinkle sparkle
where the mood
of brooding clouds
have done their best
to hamper thoughts
of happiness
to sink the soul
beneath the waves
into the ocean's
darkest caves

Reviews

[Robert Haigh]

We experience sunshine and showers in our lives, including a few storms - both literally and metaphorically! The sun usually shines after a storm, even if not straight away. Looking on the bright side can keep us going! The spontaneity is evident in this poem, I think, Chris. Strange how sometimes we can labour over a poem for days or even weeks (at least, that is often my experience), and yet some poems can be dashed off in 10 minutes or so, with little if any re-writing to be done! A fine write!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Robert. So true about spontaneous writes. This one took less than ten minutes and yet usually I labour over my words. Strange how that can happen. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts here. You are appreciated.

Chris

[h d e rushin]

I tipped over my little tub of Brazile nuts just as I was starting to type this. I think I got them all up, but I know that one day, while ruffling papers or shredding old grocery store receipts, I will find a nut (or two) still resting where I dropped them on a Saturday morning in July of 2024. And without hesitation, I will place it's saltiness in my mouth and although stale and humid-soft, chew and swallow it. And while chewing it recall this poem of calmness and burning devotion. I read somewhere that Brazile nuts are full of nutrients, selenium (whatever that is) and omega 3's. I would say that a good, uplifting poem can have the same effects on an aging body. Well done, dana.

[Chris Shaw]

Dana, thank you for a wonderful review. Apologies for my late response. I have been having a break. All good wishes to you. 🌹

Chris

[Mauricio Montoya]

Wow, Chris this is amazing and deep, very insightful, I love it because there is hope in darkness when the sun shines again. Thank you for sharing.

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Mauricio, thank you my friend for leaving me such a warm review. Have a lovely day.
read moreDear Mauricio, thank you my friend for leaving me such a warm review. Have a lovely day.

Chris

[Tom]

Yup, let it be so, well said in fine, flowing illuminating brevity, where there is light there is always hope!

Inspiring

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Tom for a most encouraging review. I appreciate you stopping by. Have a good Tuesday. read moreThank you Tom for a most encouraging review. I appreciate you stopping by. Have a good Tuesday.

Chris

[Thomas W Case]

Tremendous imagery. You use symbolism and metaphor very well here. You make this scene breathe.

[Chris Shaw]

Always appreciate your thoughts Thomas. Many thanks for stopping by.

Chris

[Anita Frader]

This a such a refreshingly optimistic poem.
The sun is always shining somewhere, and this is direction in which we must set our course.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Anita for your encouragement. I appreciate you taking the time to stop by. Have a good Monday.

Chris

[Einstein Noodle]

the image of light on the ocean waters deep is so pleasing ... reading your poem "Aspects of Light" does lift my heart and thoughts to calmer, serene quietude .. the turn is brilliant says i! those same waters deep will take all comers to her deepest caves .. good stuff ma'am! thanks for sharing
E.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Mr E for stopping by and sharing your thoughts. So pleased my lines lift your heart. Always delightful to have a visit from your good self. Have a good week.

Chris

[Andrew John]

Nice thoughts. We often find clouds brooding, yet sometimes quite attractive. Your piece does, though, tell us that the sunlight from water can overcome any misery that clouds might seek to bring to us. Thanks, Chris.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Andrew. Pleased you like this older poem. We haven’t had much sun recently. I brought my own with me today. Have a lovely weekend.

Chris

[Poetic Beauty]

Let not allow the waves to curse our emotions into watery caves for too long. While sadness and other such emotions have a time and a purpose they should not drown out the joy and happiness for too long.

Loves the image of the sunlight sparkling on the ocean. The ocean is a beautiful sight to behold especially when the light makes its sparkle a beautiful blue.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks PB. This is an older poem out for an airing. There is something magical about sunlight on water. It can not fail to lift spirits. All that diamond dust sparkling. Lovely.

Chris

[Poetic Beauty]

Water of any kind is amazing whether creek, lake or river

[Throwing Romeo]

Tranquil to the core.
Gently ushering life
through our
circle of light.

Kindred poetry.

R.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Romeo fur your lovely review. Have a happy Monday.

Chris

[Vol]

Chris
I live in a Texas desert... I miss lush forests, babbling brooks, but especially the sea... delightfully captured!
Vol

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Vol. I appreciate your thoughts. Have a good Sunday.

Chris