Another Lovely Day

as sun glare burns bright
energising bones weary from
coolness of recent June days

a mallard lazes on the pontoon
absorbing the early morning heat
dozing in half sleep

willows in the distance dip their
tumbling tresses into the river's
mirror reflection

while a single feather in its softness
a white purity caresses the surface water
with a light morning kiss

there is bliss for those who dwell
in moods of blue if they take off their
shoes and dance to nature's gift

how uplifting is this coming our way
what's more not a penny to pay for
gazing on sights set before our eyes

Reviews

[John the Baptist]

This one could be read as an antidote to a stressful day's work and then a bout of evening rush hours traffic. The word pictures conjure up images of peacefulness in the mind. And, as the poem states, they are all without charge. Forget the iPhones and just go outside for a while.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you John. Yes, free of charge and wonderfully uplifting. Get outside and put those IPhones down:) A message really for the young. I think us oldies know how to appreciate a breath of fresh air.

Chris

[W. Barrett Munn]

Also “purity caresses the surface water” is wonderful consonance that acts like an echo of rhyme without rhyming, elevating the entire phrase to elegance.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you WBM. I love how you find so much in my work. I just write it, but you can analyse it. I can't do that. Appreciate you and your visits.

Chris

[W. Barrett Munn]

I came back to read this again as it is so masterly crafted: assonance is fairly common but perfect consonance(tresses, mirrors, rivers, reflections,) is uncommon.
Really a nice read, Chris.

[Chris Shaw]

I really appreciate you coming back to read this poem a second time WBM. So pleased you enjoyed it and told me what you like about it in particular. Much appreciated.

Chris

[Linda Stinson Wells]

What a lovely poem you have written. It is giving me a serene moment. Peaceful, calm and makes me want to sleep. It is as though I am there. Beings I have been up since 1:15 am this morning, sleep sounds good. It is now 1:35 pm here. I need some coffee now! First I must enjoy the moment. Thank you.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Linda for your lovely review. Pleased you found my poem calming. Seems you have been busy and now you need to relax, feet up with that coffee.

Chris

[Linda Stinson Wells]

Oh yea, I am in my bed with my feet propped up with a steaming cup of coffee beside me.

[Weeping willow]

Beautifully expressed poem, love it ;-] It just drew me into the moment.

[Chris Shaw]

So pleased you enjoyed the view that I saw that lovely morning. It was so uplifting. Many thank yous dear friend.

Chris

[Neville]

we are so very luck aint we our Chris .. I close my eyes an d I find myself somewhere no too far from your present mooring :)

[Chris Shaw]

Yes, both of us live within close proximity of nature's best. That is a blessing for sure. Many thanks Neville for your visit.

Chris

[Ranger Kessel]

Very true last stanza. There is no charge.thanka for posting

[Chris Shaw]

Thanks Ranger for sharing your thoughts. All good wishes.

Chris

[Carola]

what a lovely poetic write chris, wonderful descriptions, I'm with you on enjoying outdoor nature.
cheerio carola

[Chris Shaw]

Nature so important to me dear Carola. It keeps me sane in an often challenging world. I so appreciate you stopping by. Have a good weekend.

Chris

[W. Barrett Munn]

Chris,
This is excellent. I read a critic who talked about Shakespeare and in his greatest works C came out of B and B came out of A, showing an internal growth of the character’s understanding of self and situation. Another critic wrote about the truly great poems display the poet’s own personal discoveries that occurred during the process of writing. I think you have checked both of these boxes with this poem.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much. I really appreciate your visit and your comments.

Chris

[Coyote Poetry]

A beautiful poem dear Chris. I teach my children to love and appreciate nature.
"there is bliss for those who dwell
in moods of blue if they take off their
shoes and dance to nature's gift"
I loved the above lines. I have danced with nature and I will again. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Chris Shaw]

I know how you love nature Coyote. I too try to teach my grandchildren of its benefits. Thank you for your lovely review.

Chris

[Coyote Poetry]

A pleasure dear Chris and you are welcome.

[Dave]

Chris - the picture you paint with your words! I can see and feel it so easily. You make me wish I were there. Thank you.
Take care - Dave

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Dave. The view was beautiful that day. I appreciate your visit.

Chris