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

[jacob erin-cilberto]

They will rinse away the doubts? I need some of those sparkles and spangles...
j.

[Chris Shaw]

I will send you a photograph of the sparkles and spangles j. Magnify it and let it blind you with the light.

Chris

[Dave]

I so much appreciate what you are saying. We have just gone through a long period of dull gray skies and have finally been blessed by the golden sun. To go outdoors and relish the warmth of the sun, certainly a treasure.
Thank you for sharing -please don't leave us. I so much enjoy your writing. Take care - Dave.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Dave for a lovely review. I needed a short break. Nothing like sunlight to bring balance. We have had some much needed sun here recently. Take care.

Chris

[Dave]

Thank you for letting me know that you are just taking a break. I'm sure that I'm not the only one here that would miss you. Enjoy out time away. Take care - Dave

[Davidgeo]

They say sunshine is the best disinfectant.

It has made most of the water drinkable.

Why do most of the people still suck at life though?

Humans are mostly water... what's the problem here?

[Chris Shaw]

I have never thought of sunshine as disinfectant. That I will remember. Thank you for stopping by with your thoughts.

Chris

[Davidgeo]

Exposure is really the cleanser. We say sunlight but really... it's just the bright shiny truth we seek. A clean existence requires an unadulterated cleaning solution... which is inevitably dark. I'm sure you've met enough men who lie for a living.

[Poetic Beauty]

Staring a lake that is still with the mirror election of the sky and trees is mesmerizing and staying til the sun fades and allowing all worries to drift is a tranquility that can’t be found in city life

[Chris Shaw]

Still waters offers tranquility. A lake with no reflection only sunlight is energising, uplifting and cleansing. So far removed from city life and the bustle and grime. That is indeed a blessing PB. Thank you for your visit.

Chris

[Poetic Beauty]

You are most welcome. I tend to really enjoy nature poetry and how nature is a blessing in our lives

[Patricia Wedel]

The ripples of laughter bring sunny secrets where people pray… Amen.. gently, Pat

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Pat, I wonder just who is laughing and who is praying? Thanks for dropping in.

Chris

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Chris... the Swans are praying... and the Sunshine is laughing as Fish swim for their Life. Amen Pat

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Pat, the swans are indeed praying as they incubate their eggs. Last year only one cygnet out of nine eggs. This year six eggs so far. We watched as a heron landed close by, just waiting for an opportunity to pierce an egg. The fish scuttled as soon as the heron arrived. The sun smiled down. This is our river life. Have a lovely day. 🌹

[Dave Brown]

I can feel this write!
What is it about a still lake's shimmering bright that could wash away every doubt.
If this beautiful write can't do it, nothing will.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Dave. A beautiful review. I appreciate you.

Chris

[Papaya]

Always best to look on the bright side.
This is beautifully illustrated. ☀️🙂💛

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Ana. I appreciate you.

Chris

[Amy R]

Wow, another great poem, Imagery on point,
Thank you for sharing..
-Amy

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Amy, I appreciate you.

Chris

[Amy R]

You're welcome.

[Neville]

of the following, I have absolutely no doubt .. and no longer fear darkness, blindingly beautiful Chris

[Chris Shaw]

The darkness has melted. I stand firmly in the light. Thank you Neville.

[Neville]

indeed, most welcome ma'am :)

[AYVID N]

Dear Chris,
Very vivid imagery of the sunlit, golden lake. At night, the lake was devoid of light, its depths felt dark, steep and murky. The lake looked sinister. Then came the inevitable dawn, bringing with it sunbeams which slowly began to capture every nook and corner of the lake, filling it with light. The darkness dissolved as if a sliver of ink in an ocean. The lake dazzled and became the sun's mirror, reflecting nothing but light.
You created a superb metaphor here, for the cycle of dark and light and the absolute power of light over dark. It always reigns supreme.
Thank you for this beautiful share, today.

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Divya, your response is beautiful. You understand well, how the lake at night has a completely different mood and look to the one at daybreak. I appreciate with much gratitude your thoughtful response.

Chris

[AYVID N]

I enjoyed the read and adding my thoughts to it. You're most welcome, dear Chris.