Savoir Faire

the sun on lakeside water
gleams on surface glass
you can not fail to notice
that light can smother dark
it sparkles and it spangles
and here is where i’ll stay
till every drop of golden
has rinsed all doubts away

Reviews

[Ern M. Yoshimoto]

you have this amazing ability to paint pictures with words. i can really see this reflecting on the water. i love the lakeside, just staring out into space - serenity, inside and outside. there's nothing like it. this does it better than meditation for me. i suddenly know what i am alive for. reading this poem brought me back to the last time i was in the countryside. i wish i lived where you live.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you for your lovely review Ern. Means alot. I do try hard with the imagery and conveying emotion in my writes. That’s my thing. I appreciate all your support with my efforts.

Chris

[Joli Dy]

Lovely meter. Smoothe as butter when read aloud. Sibilance and warm imagery. A gem of a poem.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Joli for your kind review. Very much appreciated. All the best.

Chris.

[kudakwashe J Ziunye]

The poem is a reflection of the quest for peace,eternal peace.At such a narrated place above one will surely not leave until doubts are casted away.Water represent cleansing and sunlight represent the energy to stay by such an environment.and in real life we need to be cleansed and we need the energy,the motive,the chance.to at peac。Thanks for the brief art.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts on my poem kudakwashe. I found your response interesting. I appreciate your time and your visit.

[Marie]

The reflection of light on water is so poetically captured in this stunning succinct poetic gem. The visual detail is exquisite and I love how the poetess informs the reader "that light can smother dark". Peace exudes from the poem as I read it and I love how the golden sunshine washes all doubt away! Beautiful write! So enjoyed reading! Thank you for sharing, Chris...

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Marie, I thank you for your appreciation of this little poem and your kind words. I have a fascination for light on water and the healing it can bring. Have a wonderful weekend.

[Marie]

You are a very beautiful, spiritual lady, dear Chris and that comes across very clearly in your beautiful poetry. Light on water and healing are such precious gifts and I feel you absorb the power of healing which the reflection of the light on water brings. I too, wish you a very blessed, pleasant and wonderful weekend to enjoy, Chris. Thank you...

[Chris Shaw]

You are too kind Marie, by far. Thank you.

[Marie]

Most welcome always, Chris 🌹🙏🌹

[Cherrie]

Rinse and repeat. With golden strands and lace of light. Your poem warms the depths with beams of hope. Chris your voice is carried on the very breath of morning.

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Cherrie, so lovely to have a visit from you with such a thoughtful comment. I hope dear Cherrie that you have soft and kind moments while you grieve.

Chris 🌹

Chris

[Vol]

Chris,
Of all the sparkling water in my life, I grew up in Florida, I do not know why this took me back to the Peace River in Arcadia. The water there looks just like coffee. Probably this image... light can smother dark/
it sparkles and it spangles. Even when the water is black... most striking in that scene, though, were the many bugs flying around in the jungle on the other side where deep in the darkness, narrow shafts of brilliance flashed like firewoirks when a big bug would fly through them.
Vol

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Vol, thank you for sharing your own experience of light on water. I have always been fascinated with it. I appreciate that you have stopped by. Have a great day.

Chris

[Lisasview]

Just finished reading your poem about horror movies and now onto this a much lighter look at life…
Really nice Chris,
Lisa

[Chris Shaw]

So right, out of darkness into the brightest light. Thank you Lisa.

Chris

[Lisasview]

You are so very welcome!
Lisa

[Betty Hermelee]

Light can smother doubts..which tend to be on the darker side…. Lovely images of the stillness of the lake and how this moment brought you back to these doubts… very interesting write dear Chris, love the words and the rhyme…
Warmly, B🌷

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Betty, many thanks for your thoughtful review. Apologies for my late response. I have been having a bit of a break. All good wishes to you dear poet. 🌹

Chris

[Betty Hermelee]

You are very welcome Chris.... a break is a good thing..have a lovely weekend!
Warmly, B

[keith]

that light can smother dark

interesting concept
but then you always bring new avenues of vision
KOOL!

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks keith. Sorry for the late response, I have been having a bit of a break from poetry. Hope all is ok in your world. Always good to get a visit from you. Take care.

Chris

[keith]

i always take time to visit your offerings friend!
it is good to pause when the need risesread morei always take time to visit your offerings friend!
it is good to pause when the need rises
i'm still standing solid in my convictions,
YES lots is OK in my world
thanks friend
psssssssssst ... relax/enjoy!
(youtube.com/watch?v=08083BNaYcA)

[Silmara McGarry]

Such wonderful sweet poem!!! I love poems that talk about light... lakes! Beautifully done dearest Chris:-)))

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Sil many apologies for not responding sooner to your kind review. I have been having a bit of a break. Hope all is good in your world. All the best. 🌹

Chris

[Silmara McGarry]

No worries and you are most welcome darling! 🌻