Shade

the sunlight in my garden
blinked and switched off cold
what happened to those leaves of birch
that flaunted all that gold
cast they are in shadow lands
and thankful for the rest
too much attention doesn’t pay
for that I can attest

Reviews

[Lorry]

Yes Chris, I concur!
I was only just this minute thinking I might fancy a walk through the nature trails and was in the process of filling a flask, before asking Katie if she fancied joining me, when I looked round, expecting to see streams of sunlight peeking through clouds, but was instead met with portents of gloom!
I'm still going though. Just need to remember to wear waterproofs, which is a sure way of rebrightening any day and leaving me sweating like a sweaty thing on national be more sweaty than usual day! 😊

[Chris Shaw]

Those pesky clouds Lorry. They do have a habit of blotting out the sunlight and spoiling things. Hope you and Katie are well. All the best and a big thank you fir stopping by.

Chris

[Lorry]

I am, she is and you're welcome 😊

[Chris Shaw]

All good news 🙂

[John the Baptist]

A brief, nicely rhymed offering here. It kind of reflects the type of weather I am seeing in my area. After an insufferably hot summer, early autumn is providing a welcome rest. Perhaps the same change is taking place in the UK.

[Chris Shaw]

Hello John. We haven’t had much heat this summer and the weather has certainly provided much cloud and rain recently. On the plus side. the grass and flowers are still thriving. Many thank yous.

Chris

[FGFRANKLIN]

The heat of this summer has had us all seeking shade for certain. I like this. It's very cozy like quilted calico.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Fabian for stopping by. Pleased you enjoyed this short poem. All the best.

Chris

[jaye river]

lovely rhythm and imagery, it's a wonderful skill to create something beautiful in such few words. cheers

[Chris Shaw]

Hello river. Welcome to my page. Thank you so much for the warmth of your review. Pleased you stopped by.

Chris

[Ken Simm.]

That last line is a cracker. A lovely way of seeing the change in seasons in words.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Ken for your warm review. Most appreciated.

Chris

[W. Barrett Munn]

A very interesting and intelligent method of expressing the change in seasons by writing about the light.

Winston

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Winston. Pleased you enjoyed this offering. All the best.

Chris

[jacob erin-cilberto]

attention...can be good or bad...I like the personification
of the sunlight switching itself on and off to protect the privacy of the garden
that wants only to bring joy to the one who planted her.
Sunlight to a garden can be like paparazzi to a celebrity.
Without the roses.
j.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you dear J. Attention, so right, it can be both good and bad. Sometimes the shade is so welcome.

Chris

[Neville]

............ quite simply stunning .. and incredibly apt .. Neville

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you my friend for your beautiful review. Pleased this one has your approval:)

Chris

[Neville]

every single one of my seven words up there in that little rectangle were meant when I first writ them and still are upon my revisit .. and I imagine that they shall now remain so .. Neville

[Chris Shaw]

………………… :)

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Chris... the Winds have been dancing like a field of Barley that ripens after an Autumn rain. The colors of Amber and Magenta become entwined with Drops of Jupiter from above. Our Hearts mellow with the yellow Sun. softly, Pat

[Chris Shaw]

What a beautiful review Pat. So poetic. Mellow yellow always reminds me of Donovan. I am still a hippie chick at heart.

Chris

[Tom]

Seasonal brevity at its very best, yep, those blowing winds signal change and further signs are both observed and felt with the gradual colder air...

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much Tom for stopping by to share your thoughts.

Chris