Lure of Nightfall

behold the lure of twilight

the rise and fall of waves

all of this is short lived

as night paves way for day

moonlight floods salt water

embraces moody sea

with flecks of silvered sequins

shimmering back at me

standing atop a cliff edge

with a view across this bay

all of this is fleeting

as night paves way for day 

Reviews

[CD Campbell]

Hi Chris. This reminds me of something that I would try write when I was younger and full of love for the natural world, but I could never feel like I "pulled it off" so to speak. You do. This poem of experience just fills you up effortlessly. What I think I'm trying to say is that in reading each line, I felt I could have a nice glass of whiskey and stare off that cliff practically forever. HA, funny things is we know a bottle don't last that long. I really like this one.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you CD for that lovely review, so encouraging. My experience lasted ten minutes at best, your bottle of whiskey should last you longer :)) I am still in awe of the natural world, so can still see treasure, although it's more difficult in the challenging times we are now living. Pleased you stopped by.

Chris

[andrew mitchell]

You sure do have some wonderful coastal scenery. A lovely write Chris. You have mastered these down pact.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Andrew for your positive abd encouraging review.

Chris

[LJW]

I cannot rhyme effectively to save my life.
Good thing I don't have to because I want to live! Lol
You, on the other hand, can rhyme!
I'm usually not a fan of rhyming poetry but this one is a true gem.

[Chris Shaw]

I can flit between rhyme and free verse quite easily when the mood takes me. Pleased you enjoyed this piece KJW. I thank you for checking in to read this one.

Chris

[Neville]

there's nowt quite like sitting on, or by the old harbour wall just watching the tide going out or coming in and the sun slowly sinking on the horizon, is there .. tis indeed the very stuff of poems and poetry.

Neville

[Chris Shaw]

Sitting on the dock of the bay, love that song or indeed sitting within the harbour walls watching the tide roll in. Can't be anything more satisfying. Throw in a sunset and later the moon's blessing and what more can you want. Thank you Neville for stopping by.

Chris

[Mauricio Montoya]

Chris was looking for something dark the title caught my eye and I love to read your work, always a surprise yes it's it's dark in a positive way me I see the words I love and how they come together that's what I even when's dark because the beauty of words is what you write. Thank you for sharing

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Mauricio, thank you so much for your thoughful review. So pleased you stopped by. All good wishes.

Chris

[Mauricio Montoya]

Thank you I enjoyed reading your work. Thank you for sharing.

[Tina]

Beautiful poem, it reminds me back in Texas we have a dike and on the levy you can look out at the water. I miss my town sometimes.

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Tina, lovely to find a visit from you. Please you stopped by to share your thoughts.
read moreDear Tina, lovely to find a visit from you. Please you stopped by to share your thoughts.

Chris

[Dave Brown]

All nicely done and the positive aspect of it is, there is another night following for those that don't sleep, to take more than one pleasant peek

[Chris Shaw]

Thanks Dave. Yes this insomniac is greatful for the night time vistas. Pleased for your thoughts.read moreThanks Dave. Yes this insomniac is greatful for the night time vistas. Pleased for your thoughts.

Chris

[CoralPrincess]

I’m so impressed with how effortlessly written this seems - I don’t know if it was or not but I greatly admire it nonetheless. I love the ocean and you transported me there. That’s a true gift - to make us feel what you wrote vs we feel like we’re just reading about it. Beautiful. You’re so talented. I’m supposed to come up with constructive criticism but I wouldn’t change a thing!

[Chris Shaw]

I am grateful for your visit and your thoughts CoralPrincess. Such a lovely name. This was a fairly spontaneous write, some of my stuff doesn't come that easy. Pleased you enjoyed. I am happy to receive any thoughts at all that readers want to give. Critique too.

Chris

[Aura]

The beauty of the night is so enchanting. Its only short-lived, paving the way for day. I think we can say the same for daytime too, the day is short-lived, paving the way for the night. If people sleep during the daytime, they would not experience the enchantment of the day but witness the mystery of the night. Nevertheless, I enjoyed reading your poem, it was nicely penned too!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Aura. All we need to do is keep our eyes open to see this enchantment. There is beauty all around for those who look. Appreciate you leaving a review.

Chris

[Aura]

It was my pleasure!

[Coyote Poetry]

Gentle, wonderful words expressing the view of the nightfall. Thank you, dear Chris, for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Coyote many thanks for your review. Twas a beautiful image for sure. Pleased you stopped by.read moreDear Coyote many thanks for your review. Twas a beautiful image for sure. Pleased you stopped by.

Chris

[Coyote Poetry]

Okay dear Chris and you are welcome.

[Travis Gibson (poetic h..]

So many layers to this piece. As I tend to prefer the night... this is especially affecting to me. Wonderful write!

[Chris Shaw]

Travis I am delighted these words of mine mean something to you. Thank you so much for stopping by. All the best.

Chris