Soon

soon

.

my gypsy soul

will wander aimlessly

in unpolluted night sky

rinsed with moonlight

.

in a sea of spangled stars

an allure of sequins

will beckon me far away

from river bank moorings

.

grown wild with willow herb

as gentle rippled water

lap lap laps or a tap tap tap

of beaks on bold blue steel

.

supper for swans

don't forget the bread before bed

until then my head will tilt

towards the heavens

.

eyes challenged by distance

switched on like spotlights

searching ...

searching for you 

Reviews

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Chris... this is my favorite of yours... now that time has given me pause... I realize that the Sea has secrets to share with the Stars. Your poem is perfect for Memorial Day weekend here in the States as Flags are about to Pray for the World and a peaceful blending of celestial thoughts. Wishing you the dreams of Sky Rockets bursting in Air... our Flag is still there. gently, Pat

[Chris Shaw]

Good Sunday to you Pat. Pleased you like this one because it is a river poem and we are on the river today. I will be thinking of you on Memorial day in a week of sorrow. We live in terribly challenging times. We have to find our own peace in a world gone mad with violence and threats of nuclear retaliation. You take care. Sending love across the pond.

Chris

[Patricia Wedel]

Yes, dear Chris… when I think of the Children especially… it is difficult. There is no Safe place. We can only Pray without ceasing. So glad you have Time on the River. We are staying Close to Hime… with our Cats inside and the Burds outside. Just today I saw a Bid splashing and Bathing in a huge Rain Pond from our Upstairs Window. It was a Treat. Best wishes … ❤️ loved your Poem about the Star bangled River… very Poetically sung like our Star bangled Flag… hugs and be Safe… Pat

[Chris Shaw]

Enjoy your home and bless you both. Lovely people. Chris.

[Patricia Wedel]

Hi Chris… Star Spangled is the correct thing to say. We need to make Progress… here’s hoping. Yes, Home Sweet Home… We have a Watermelon on Ice…. So sweet and delicious. Pat

[Neville]

this is so much ore than cool .. it is a splendid example of this our most revered art form and one you are indeed a true mistress of ................. N :)

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Neville for a most encouraging review. Pleased you enjoyed this write :)

Chris

[Brad Nugent]

The imagery here is delightful. I love the picture you paint of an unpolluted night sky that has been ‘rinsed by moonlight’. I can almost imagine this piece as a bridge between the natural world and something beyond.Filled to the brim with emotional undertones. Nicely done.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Brad for your insights here Pleased you enjoyed the read. Happy you stopped by.
read moreThank you Brad for your insights here Pleased you enjoyed the read. Happy you stopped by.

Chris

[M Garcia]

Very vivid imagery that you project with your words. I really liked this. Thank you for sharing.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks for your review and for stopping by.

Chris

[Mbabazi stellah]

I love the alteration "bread before bed"

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you for reading. You are appreciated.

Chris

[duff]

You convey your message in environment and emotion with ease. Its fun to read.
"Rinsed with moonlight"
Such a great line.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you duff. Pleased you enjoyed the read. All good wishes.

Chris

[Coyote Poetry]

Beautiful and hopeful words dear Chris. We do search and we hope for a happy ending. Thank you dear friend for sharing the amazing poetry and your thought.
Coyote

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Coyote. I think we will always search for our dear ones when they have passed over. I really appreciate you stopping by.

Chris

[Coyote Poetry]

I agree dear Chris. A part of us forever. You are welcome.

[lightsong]

"my gypsy soul..." another magnificence from your golden magical ink. something different, special, beyond this world... something I can feel and relate too. there is no death, only transformation, and even when we are not dead yet, we can experience this when we have the higher consciousness and soul. I dearly love this... and as You are searching for him, so he does dear Chris. and love will find the way and bring You both together to meet in that higher realm. fabulous.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you dear lightsong for your lovely review and your interpretation. I am thrilled to see how my lines are received by others. So pleased you stopped by this beautiful blue sky morning. Have a wonderful day dear poetess.

Chris

[lightsong]

I was stepping by your beautiful pages and saw that You were doing the same :> Bright Tender Love sent to You❤️

[Carola]

i love all those super metaphors chris, well done.
cheerio carola

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Carola. You are so appreciated.

Chris

[keith]

'in a sea of spangled stars'
'in a sea of spangled stars'
'in a sea of spangled stars'

what a wonderful visionary suggestion so worthy of mention again and again and again
a calming presence welcomed amongst days like these

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you kindly Keith for a very encouraging review. Most appreciated.

Chris