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.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Chris… “a Monet painting in it’s Impressionist Magnificence”… and the blue wings of Dragonflies… have captured the exotic presence of the Morning Mist. Fantastic poetry dear friend. Softly, Pat

[Chris Shaw]

Many Thanks Pat for such a generous review. Happy Friday.

Chris 🌺

[W. Barrett Munn]

When I was going to school in Santa Barbara, I found the nighttime to be my favority to visit the harbor. There is something about the stillness of the night that matches the stillness of flat ocean water I find conforting-the swells and the waves can stay outside the breakwater.

Winston

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Winston, thank you kindly for sharing your thoughts. Our marina is also spectacular at night, apart from early morning. I count my blessings. Happy Friday.

Chris

[Coyote Poetry]

I adore the Marina in the quiet of the early morning. Years ago. I was station at Monterey. Every Saturday and Sunday. I walked the five mile walk on the beach from Fort Ord to downtown Monterey. The 5 am Marina was so wonderful and beautiful. I enjoyed the poetry and thank you dear Chris for sharing the amazing poetry and your thoughts.
Coyote

[Chris Shaw]

Greetings dear Coyote. Marina magic. You understand the early morning attraction, particularly on a glorious day. Thank you for sharing your thoughts. They were beautiful.

Chris

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome dear Chris. Now I go to lake St. Clair. Walk the circle. Clinton River rolled in the Lake St. Clair. We need beautiful places.

[Chris Shaw]

We do need beautiful places. They lift the spirits when crazy is going on in our world.