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

[red93]

I like this a lot Chris - it has a happy lively light musicality touched by starlight - also very visual and painterly - definitely a keeper. Excellent.

[Chris Shaw]

Good to hear you enjoyed this one Tony. Thanks very much for stopping by.

Chris

[Cherrie]

Star travels conversed in a canoe of dreams.

[Chris Shaw]

Lovely poetic thinking Cherrie. Thank you.

Chris

[Ken Simm.]

I find this very Pre Raphealite in concept and excecution and for that reason I like it. May be way off base here however.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Ken. Your thoughts are always appreciated by this writer.

Chris

[Mauricio Montoya]

Wow! Chris you make me think of Emma, you choose your words carefully, love it because when you read I can see the image with flow.that allows me to dream yes I got lost but back to Earth thank you for sharing. Excellent write

[Chris Shaw]

So pleased you pick up on imagery as you read my words Mauricio. I work hard on trying to get those pictures forming in the reader's eye. Pleased you stopped by.

Chris

[W. Barrett Munn]

Chris,

This poem in places (especially toward the middle and into the ending) remind me so much of Ginsberg - it is wonderfully musical with great diction and use of repetition.

If you have never read it, Google Sunflower Sutra by Alan Ginsberg and read it to get an idea of what I mean - there is this barrage of interconnected ideas all coming at you seemingly at the same time yet all making sense as a whole.
Your did the same.

Another interesting read that made me glad I stopped by to read it.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you for your interesting review. I will have to Google because I do not know that poem or much about its maker. I really appreciate your time. Haveca good day.

Chris

[William Michael Reeves]

That's what I always forget to do before I go to bed. Eat my head bread. Wonder I'm not dead! 'Nuff said.

[Chris Shaw]

Thanks for stopping by Bill. Can't wait to get back to boating and the river. Closer to the natural world.

Chris

[Gee]

Grief is the poets best friend as is shown in this piece.
Hope your heart is not suffering to much Christine.
Take care, hugs from MK

[Chris Shaw]

Thanks Gee. Writing about it helps. There is therapy in the creative arts. I am thankful for that. Ta for that hug. Appreciated.

Chris

[Gee]

Hi Christine, I found writing to be a great help, easier than chewing folks ears off :))
Tis the third anniversary, today, of mum passing away, seems like yesterday. I can now write this with a smile and not tears.
Have a good weekend :)

[Chris Shaw]

Three years. Time the stealer. So good to know it is a healer too. Sun's just come out:) Enjoy!

[Gee]

You too. Off to get a sore bum !!

[Chris Shaw]

Ha ha!!!..........

[jacob erin-cilberto]

and you may just find her there...out in those calm waters where her soul might be waiting...
beautiful,
j.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you J. No harm. In looking, It helps pass the time and the night sky is a beautiful place to wander with your thoughts. Know how much you are appreciated. Yes, you are.

Chris

[Lydia Shutter]

ah, memories. We search between the clouds to see our loved ones who are no longer with us. Such a "homey" feel. Feeding the swans, watching the sky....and remembering. The onomatopoeia is great and the whole poem touched me. Lydi**

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Lydi** for checking in with your lovely thoughts. Hope you are keeping well and enjoying the colour of spring.

Chris