Grey Day Whispers

cloudy mornings offer comfort
cosy like a shawl warms shoulders
while the regal swans are swimming
gone the minutes i grow older
let me saunter where I wish to
freedom is a precious gift

away from all the ties of living
here i breathe in fresh air crispness
drear the rippled surface misty
ghosts come calling drifting nearer
veils like trails that swirl and sashay
out they are to spook my day

leave me be i am not ready
mellow autumn yellow ochres
round the margins sit a necklace
on the edge of cold grey waters
little boats of many colours
fallen leaves from weary trees

Reviews

[AYVID N]

Dear Chris,

The clouds make us appreciate the sunshine even better. One is blessed to breathe in the fresh, free air. I loved the ethereal imagery used throughout the poem. And yes, we're not ready to join those loving ghosts, yet. There's so much more to accomplish yet. But its a comfort knowing they wait....I loved this poem.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you dear Divya. The ghosts always call this time of year. A pre Christmas visit:) So pleased you enjoyed what you read. All the best.

Chris

[AYVID N]

I always enjoy your poetry so much. You're most welcome, my friend

[not your muse]

i feel particularly drawn to the last two lines:
"little boats of many colours
fallen leaves from weary trees"
let's go somewhere. just you and i. paddling out.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts and for the friend request. I appreciate your visit.
read moreThank you for sharing your thoughts and for the friend request. I appreciate your visit.

Chris

[Ken e Bujold]

Grey whispers ... seasons, age, the relentless march. "Leave me be I am not ready" such a beautiful line Chris. very enjoyable read, as always

Ken

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Ken. I hope all is good with you.

Chris

[Stella Armour]

what cold imagery and yet it has to be.... there is always something good to be found in not so good days.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Stella. I appreciate you.

Chris

[FGFRANKLIN]

Sounds beautiful. Watch out for those swans. They're very territorial. Geese and swans are like that. Ducks are laid back and cool in comparison. I positively loved the closing verse. Lovely work.

[Chris Shaw]

Thanks my friend for a lovely review.. The marina and lakes are very inspirational. Yes about swans and geese. The ducks just don’t care :)

Chris

[D. Mansfield]

your place sounds special to me, I am also a lover of the outdoors

[Chris Shaw]

I am very much an out doors person. I love being by the river and the marina lakes. Thanks for your review DM.

Chris

[Weeping willow]

Love the images that flow through your words. Feel the fog roll in as the leaves fall upon the ground, swirling all around the weary trees ;-} Favorite Poem.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you dear friend for making this one a favourite. You have made my day.

Chris

[D. Mansfield]

I like this alot, it seems you must live on a large property, and enjoy it all

[Chris Shaw]

Not a property DM. I spend time by the lakes at the marina near my home. Thanks for checking in . read moreNot a property DM. I spend time by the lakes at the marina near my home. Thanks for checking in .

Chris

[Gee]

You write all things nature so well, must be the peacefulness of boat life:)
Another lovely piece, the last stanza my favourite.

[Chris Shaw]

The boat life helps Gee in summer. The marina is on hold till spring. Pleased you enjoyed your visit. Thank you so much.

Chris

[Kaylor Mason]

I really like the last stanza--comparing fallen leaves to little boats of many colors. For some reason that image clicked in my mind immediately--I've seen that in real life, on days when I went fishing.

[Chris Shaw]

You must have fun fishing Kaylor. Pleased you enjoyed this poem. Thank you so much.

Chris