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

[Dara]

Oh my! This is just an amazing, uplifting poem. Not only does it present beautiful images but the words simply dance off the tongue. Would be a great poem to read out loud at a writers group or forum. :-))

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Dara, many thanks for your very encouraging review. Your thoughts are much appreciated. Have a great Sunday.

Chris

[W. Barrett Munn]

This is a beautiful and classic use of a rhyme scheme to propel the energy throughout the poem. Truly a well-accomplished task.

Winston

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Winston for your support and encouragement.

Chris

[Linda Marie Van Tassell]

Yes, let there always be light. Light is found in works such as this that flow naturally from the spirit. While it's important to acknowledge both the darkness and the light, light always wins in the end.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Linda for sharing your thoughts. Light on water can be very uplifting. Have a good Sunday.

Chris

[Stella Armour]

it's a different kind of light to any other Chris that i di know from memory.
oh how fortunate you are in where you live :)

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Stella. Written in Brixham Devon. We visit about three times a year. The light is something else. The marina lakes also have a special light. We live in Berkshire.

Chris

[Miss Sharon]

Well written and captivating. ~Sharon

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Sharon you always leave kind comments. Have a lovely day my friend.

Chris

[Carola]

a good write chris.
let's hope the soul lands on top of a dolphin that surfaces & gives it a great ocean ride and rekindles the sparkle sprinkle!
have a great sunday,
cheerio carola
ps, when I went to read your poems a little while ago a note popped up to say your account had been closed?

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Carola, what a lovely thought and many thanks for stopping by. Yes, in the summer I took a needed break as I had too much to do in the real world, sorting out my late mother's estate and preparing an aunt's home for sale. Still much to do, but broken the back of it now thankfully. All the best to you.

Chris

[softlyfall]

This made me think of a witch's curse ... but Glinda, the GOOD witch. Or Danu or Cerridwen or Morgan Le Fay perhaps.
Words that flow so beautifully seems to gather energy, and thats what magic IS- moving energy around.

[Chris Shaw]

There was certainly energy from the sun dancing on the water the day I wrote this one softlyfall. Thanks for stopping by.

Chris

[Lydia Shutter]

I love everything about this poem, Chris. The rhyming is super and the alliteration makes the words jump off the page. I love watching the sun playing in waves of the ocean. There is a hypnotic effect from it. I could picture it all as I read your words. Excellent! Lydi**

[Chris Shaw]

So pleased Lydi** you enjoyed this poem. I have to say I am fascinated by sunlight on water. I find it so uplifting. Thank you for a lovely review. All best wishes.

Chris

[Weeping willow]

Such a beautiful write, love the flow of words. Hopeful words of love and light. As I see the sparkle upon the sea, I hear the sounds of uplifting souls bringing light to others ;-] Thank you for sharing your lovely words.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Weeping willow for your encouragement. Know you are very much appreciated. Have a good day.

Chris

[Quietstorm]

I love the imagery here! It takes me back to days I spent at the ocean,waking up on the beach to watch the sunrise, staring at the light that reflects off the waters are indeed soothing and calming. Lovely write

[Chris Shaw]

Pleased you enjoyed this spontaneous write Quietstorm. I appreciate your thoughts.

Chris

[Quietstorm]

You're welcome 😊