Marina

this marina lake on a marvellous
morning is a mirror canvas

almost a Monet painting in its
impressionist magnificence

a still life with no movement
reflects a burnished sun glaring

staring into glassy waters while
the heat touches receptive skin

burn baby burn exposed shoulders
should be smothered in sunscreen

look at those flimsy wings of blue
dragonflies hovering in delicate flight

barely skimming the surface with
their oh so fragile beauty

Reviews

[Betty Hermelee]

This poem is definitely a Monet painting….with stunning reflections of nature from the lake….placid, smooth like glass…..these are the mornings to observe the beauty of one’s surroundings…not only visually, but to be able to hear creatures of nature and their symphonic Melodie’s….
Lovely Chris
Best, B

[Chris Shaw]

Betty your review is uplifting. Have a beautiful day.

Chris

[Betty Hermelee]

You’re very welcome dear Chris
Have a lovely Sunday, it’s Fathers Day here!
Bestread moreYou’re very welcome dear Chris
Have a lovely Sunday, it’s Fathers Day here!
Best
B.

[red93]

Really Fabulous Chris - how you capture and evoke Monet's incredible use of colour, particularly their shades of blue. Exceptional ✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️

[Pete]

delightfully well descriptive. my kind of place for sure. you even provide the transportation on the backs of those fascinating dragonflies with "flimsy wings of blue". thanks for the quick getaway ... :)

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Pete. The marina environment on a lovely sunny day, is certainly one to be thankful for. Pleased you stopped by to check it out.

Chris

[Sharrumkin]

Some lovely effects but burn baby burn?

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much. Yes, that is where the muse went and I followed :) I appreciate you stopping by.

Chris

[Akinlolu]

I knew I'd find something beautiful and thoughtful here just like always. Your poetic brush have created another set of words that fire the imagination. A beautiful day to you

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you my friend for your encouragement. Pleased you stopped by. Have a great weekend.
read moreThank you my friend for your encouragement. Pleased you stopped by. Have a great weekend.

Chris

[willweb]

I always know when I come here I will find a little piece of nature that is more beautiful than the one before. I was not wrong. Gorgeous picture here Chris.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you for that bouquet of kindness will. Very gratefully received. Happy Friday my friend.
read moreThank you for that bouquet of kindness will. Very gratefully received. Happy Friday my friend.

Chris

[Lorry]

Dagnabbit Chris! You just described a perfect moment of experiencing a day like today was, that I wasted by moaning about it being so unbearably hot to sleep, while I was trying to sleep and failing quite miserably.
I sat with the curtains drawn, moaning about the lack of breeze and the feeling that I was a sausage, knowing how it felt to be thrown onto the barbie, hoping for a gust to blow out the flames and not even finding a half hearted pfft to cool me down even a little.
If I had had the energy, I'd have googled "why is it so freaking hot in Scotland?", but I didn't and can only assume that it is karma getting back at me for moaning through the rest of our miserable weathered year and wishing for a happy medium of decent weather, not too cold and not too hot and while I'm at it, who's been sleeping in my bloody bed and where the heck has all the porridge gone? 😊

[Chris Shaw]

The early morning was so beautiful, I wanted to share it before the heat got unbearable and my own groans and moans could be heard. Happy Friday Lorry. Looks like more heat :)

Chris

[Lorry]

Indeed it does. I think the pavement has melted and I should hide behind the blackout blind until further notice 😊

[Chris Shaw]

Enjoy the dark :)

[Ken Simm.]

I love the descriptive passages here, Monet etc that allow me to see this piece of nature. Calm and reflective in more ways than one.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Ken. A perfect start to the day. I just had to share it. Happy Friday.

Chris

[duff]

The title is perfect and from there everything is calm. Your writing lets the reader know everything is ok in this moment. Beautiful. Nice work Chris.

[Chris Shaw]

Your review so thoughtful duff. A beautiful moment I had to share. Thank you .

Chris

[jacob erin-cilberto]

anything Monet is good. Dragonflies and Needles...always by the water.

This is a beautiful, serene description.
It sounds like you might spend time on a boat? :)))

[Chris Shaw]

Ha! Dear J, the water in the marina brings out the muse. You know me well my friend. :)) Big thank you.

Chris