Gold On Grey

when sun illuminates sky’s winter grey
to cast a golden gleam on crystal sea
it raises spirits wrapped in warm dressed clothes
a treasure chest of jewels for all to see

like diamond dust that sparkles cluster bright
said gems a given gift to mesmerize
they can not fail to please it’s nature’s way
a feast for all with tired weary eyes

how lifting is the prize of dazzling light
a chance to watch the dance on salty waves
the rays are like a tonic sent to heal
escape from mindsets troubled darkest caves

how fine these moments are for us to hold
when breakers rolling in are kissed with gold

Reviews

[red93]

Like you Chris I rejoice when the Light returns and the days are drawing out. 'When Winter comes, can Spring be far behind?'. Really Excellent ✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️

[John the Baptist]

Light is a precious commodity in winter, the dark season. In this offering we have not only the sun's light, but its gemlike reflection on the waves of the sea. Excellent natural therapy in the dead of winter. And it's free.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks John and I agree, light is an excellent therapy. Have a good Monday.

Chris

[Lorry]

Winters sun can be so beautiful, but I always feel like a proper twonk rocking around scotland in shades when it's silly degrees.
It does be making everything so purty though, the fresh laid snow twinkles and glistens and if you catch the angles just so, can turn mountains with a fresh dusting into the world's biggest sparkler.
Just mind your slippers and hot choc when you get home to propellorly thaw out!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Lorry. Nothing like a bit of sunlight in winter to lift the spirits. And as you say, it costs nothing and looks so very pretty. Have a good Monday.

Chris

[jacob erin-cilberto]

the rays of the sun really are a tonic....and they can warm our insides until our spirits melt with the joy.
j.

[Chris Shaw]

Dear j, sunlight, such a tonic, I agree. A medicine for winter blues. Many thanks for your thoughts.

Chris

[Martiya Daman]

Wow, this poem makes me think of a beautiful winter day by the sea! The way the light turns everything from grey to golden is so magical. I loved how it made me feel peaceful and happy. Beautiful and Charming, Chris. Keep going.

Martiya

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Martiya, thank you so much for your lovely review. I very much appreciate your thoughts.

Chris

[Martiya Daman]

My pleasure! Happy Mondays!

[Sami Khalil]

My spirits are lifted up after reading this poem. Nothing like an escape to Nature's arms from a certain mindsets and Grey life.
Enjoyed and overjoyed!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much Sami. Your thoughts are appreciated and valued. Have a great Monday.

read moreThank you so much Sami. Your thoughts are appreciated and valued. Have a great Monday.

Chris

[Stella Armour]

Lovely sonnet Chris, i do enjoy reading iambic pentameter it flows so beautifully .
The light , yes the light on water is something magical, it sweeps away depressing grey hues and brings a sparkle back to life .

Stella

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you dear Stella for your lovely warm review. Have a great Monday.

Chris

[Stella Armour]

Hi Chris , your lovely poem i enjoyed very much and the imagery was beautiful.
Been busy this morning and it is bitterly cold , so feet up now and chill out :)

[Chris Shaw]

Hi Stella, yes I have been busy too and still have jobs to do. It is so very cold. I think we might be having a log fire later:) Have yourself a nice rest. :)

[Stella Armour]

Will do Chris, snooker starts today ..i don't watch much tv but i do enjoy the snooker tournaments.
Log fire gives me lovely warm, glowing images :)

[andrew mitchell]

Do you remember Pot Black a snooker tournament with Eddie Charlton, Ray Reardon back in the seventies I think.

[Stella Armour]

I do indeed because my dad won cups for snooker and billiards , but at that time my main interest was looking after the 3 children i had in just over 5 years ( nightmare).He also played crown ngreen bowls and often took me to watch matches . He died in 73 but after my family had all left home i took it up also and i won cups... he would have been so proud.