Conversations

look at how the vast sky
is rose tinted this morning
as noisy seagulls wing their greedy way
to land on old cobbled stones
on a harbour’s damp slipway

swans are already busy
drinking rainwater collected
in the base of a dilapidated boat
waiting for the tide to turn
to set it afloat

in the distance Thatcher’s Rock
conversing with the sun
reminds me of Blake
as he stood on Primrose Hill
so long ago

the glow of tea lights
seen flickering between
tree canopies like morse code
the living are at peace
the dead tell me so

Reviews

[Betty Hermelee]

imagery like no other....Dear Chris, every word is so visual and stunning....love all those birds too and how you portray them....you are so lucky to live where you do....sweet memories of Blake so long ago...The end is mysterious enough to give this beauty exactly what it wished....
Warmly, B

[Ken Simm.]

So visual and so layered Chris. I could paint or even animate this.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you dear Ken. I can imagine well what a masterpiece you would make of it with your brushes and canvas. Have a beautiful day.

Chris

[Coyote Poetry]

Gentle, kind and wonderful flow of thoughts dear Chris. You allowed the readers to go with to many places and thoughts. I like the early morning. Time for us to gain calm and peace. Thank you dear friend for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Chris Shaw]

Hello Coyote. A good morning from me on this side of the pond. Probably the dark hours for you that writers like. The natural world brings me peace and calm while the world burns. I appreciate your very kind words. Will call on you very soon my friend.

Chris

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome dear Chris and good morning from cold and chilly Michigan.
Coyote.

[Chris Shaw]

It is cold here too. We are in for ten days of very cold weather and possibly snow. We have blue sky this morning. A bright day, and that is a blessing.

[Coyote Poetry]

Here too dear Chris. Winter is here.

[Weeping willow]

Such a wonderfully expressed poem. Im not much of a morning person but you describe the moment of the morning dawn beautifully;-}

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you dear friend. I am very much a morning person in the warmer months. Not so now. I tend to sleep in later in winter. This poem needed an airing. I appreciate you Weeping willow.

Chris

[Patricia Wedel]

Zdest Chris… we have so many Rose-tinted Sunrise mornings on the East Coast of Virginia, USA, 🇺🇸 It is lovely to wake and be among the trees outside our Observatory Windows of our Master Bedroom with a Cathedral Ceiling. It seems we have no need to Travel as we “Age” with a Poetry Site WC to read your Poems and other Poets.. as well. By our City Dock in Old Town Fredericksburg, Virginia, we see many Seagulls gather by the Rappahannock River .. when we drive across to where our first President George Washington lived as a young Boy along the River. Your Poem seems so familiar where you Abide with scenes so similar to our own. We are blessed to read your Poetry. Softly, Pat

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Pat, the views from your master bedroom with its cathedral ceiling sound wonderfully inspiring. Good to have if you can no longer travel and it delights me that you travel with the words of poets on WC. Your kind words are so uplifting this morning. Sending love across the pond to you and your love. Have a beautiful day and a huge thank you for calling on my start of day.


Chris 🌺

[Patricia Wedel]

Thank you Chris… preparing for colder days with Roger in a CHAPS Cashmere Camel Coat that I bought at an upscale St. Vincent de Paul thrift store.. we are dressing quite elegant as we Age and it suits our Fancy. Recently every item was half off.. so I collected a velvet green and a velvet wine red wine dresses for the Christmas season.. they are very warm and I wear them on weekdays when I take Roger to dialysis. With my Pearls and Rings… I feel like a Christmas Tree… why not… hugs, Pat

[Chris Shaw]

I love that you are dressing so elegantly and warmly as well Pat. Take care. 🌺

[W. Barrett Munn]

mornings Blake sea and swans that should be enough for anyone.

Winston

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Winston. Pleased you stopped by to share your thoughts. Have a good Wednesday.
read moreThank you Winston. Pleased you stopped by to share your thoughts. Have a good Wednesday.

Chris

[Vol]

Chris,
I should greet the sun more often. It doesn't come up before seven-thirty out here on the western edge of Central time in America. Typically, I lay there all warm in my soft bed roll over, sigh, and try hard to go back to sleep. Coffee is delicious at nine o'clock, at peace because I ain't dead yet.
Vol

[Chris Shaw]

Hi Vol. This poem was written in summer months. It was a pleasure greeting the rising sun from a window view over the harbour. It is currently very cold here, sunless and miserable. I too am more inclined to roll over and go back to sleep :) Enjoy your morning coffee. I prefer tea. Roll on spring. Thank you for stopping by. That first cuppa always brings me back to life.

Chris

[Vol]

Chris,
there is a small, dead tree east across the road with arching limbs, and when the sunrise is worth it, I use those arches as a photo frame...
Vol

[Matthew Kult]

Beautifully imaged, poetically described.

Great read,

With love,

Matthew

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Matthew. Pleased you enjoyed your visit.

Peace and love

Chris

[Kaylor Mason]

Those precious quiet moments when it seems even Mother Nature is talking quietly to God and she is getting a reprieve.

[Chris Shaw]

Yes, those quiet moments are indeed precious. Thank you so much Kaylor.

Chris

[retreating ghost]

Beautiful poem .I almost felt like I could see the scenery in front of me .Great job!!

[Chris Shaw]

I appreciate your visit and thoughtful review. Many thanks.

Chris