Unswept

the stiff bristle brush
of the blue broom
missed the cobwebs clinging
to the outside corner of
the garden shed
leaving them to survive
another day

evening sunlight embraced
each silk thread in a fine display
of rainbow colour
a reminder that everything
has its moment
and nature has a finger tip touch
to golden reveries

Reviews

[Ayesha Faiz]

This poem is delicate and beautiful. I love how it turns a small, quiet moment into something meaningful. The imagery of the cobwebs and sunlight feels peaceful and deep, like nature whispering its own wisdom.
Beautiful !

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Ayesha, pleased you enjoyed my efforts here. Your kind words are much appreciated. Thank you.

Chris

[Fabian G. Franklin]

The cobwebs can wait another day eh? I went into my shed and found a rabbit hutch spider dangling from a thread in the center of the shed. They're sometimes called false widows because the resemble the Black Widow. It was very big, about the size of a nickle. He suffered an unfortunate mortal accident brought on by a case of instant but irrational arachnophobia.

[Chris Shaw]

Oh, I don’t like spiders either Fabian, but I am more likely to run a mile than tackle the problem. Wouldn’t have wanted to come face to face with what you had in your shed. Have a wonderful weekend my friend. All good wishes to you and yours and many thanks for your visit.

Chris

[Ted Kniffen]

Love the appearance of cobwebs glistening with dewdrops ... not so keen on walking face first into one.
definitely hard to sweep away no matter what you use.

Good one Chris ... made me shudder just thinking about a cobweb clinging to my face.

[Chris Shaw]

So lovely to have a visit from you Ted. Oh yes cobwebs clinging to skin is not the nicest of feelings. That’s why I use a broom lol. Have a great Friday and big thanks for stopping by.

Chris

[Andrew John]

Enjoyed it, Chris. I haven't been able to visit the library IT suite as often as I used and don't get all the time I'd like to comment; but I do manage to read a good few.

[Chris Shaw]

Lovely to hear from you Andrew. Keep well and busy and know how much you are appreciated. Your readings of my work are treasured my friend.

Chris

[Andrew John]

Many thanks, Chris. I'll be looking for two or three more of yours to voice. My mood changed a little, and I wonder whether or not it's getting back to some kind of previous state. Or am I talking a load of rubbish? I may have mentioned this before, but if you look at my poem "Broken Brain" . . . But I think you've probably seen it, and heard the story.

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Andrew, that is so kind of you. You add so much value to my poetry when you voice it for me. Can’t thank you enough. I sincerely hope you are ok and there will be no more worries for you. Have a beautiful weekend my friend.

Chris

[DIVYA]

"each silk thread in a fine display
of rainbow colour"

Those cobwebs are certainly having their moment of glory, dear Chris. Like everything does. Reading this poem, I am strongly reminded of verses from Ecclesiastes. Soon the dust of time will claim the cobwebs and all else with it. All we can do is accept it with grace, shine as long as we can and then fly away into the blessed unknown.

[Chris Shaw]

Dear DIVYA , thank you for sharing thoughts about verses in Ecclesiastes that my poem brought to mind. So true what you have said. Always a
delight to have you call on my work and leave your mist valued and appreciated thoughts. 🌹

Chris

[DIVYA]

And for me, there's always a takeaway from your reflections so replete with beauty and grace. You're most welcome, my friend. 🌺🌺🌺

[Kady R.]

Hiii Chrisss!!!

It resonated with me "a reminder that everything has its moments." It soo deep those two lines. I'm still thinking about it.

There so much imagery in this poem. I can image that garden shed with cob webs.

Thanks for sharing another great one!! 🤗🤗🤗

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you dear Kady for stopping by and sharing your thoughts. Lovely to have a visit from you. All the best.

Chris

[Kady R.]

Anytime Chris!! 🤗🤗🤗🥰🥰🥰Hope you have a wonderful Thursday!!!

[Matthew Daalling]

That's very beautiful. It reminds me of the beauty that nature holds. Like seeing a cobweb in the corner of a room. How intricate it is, is truly something. Thank you for sharing.

[Chris Shaw]

A lovely review Matthew. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts.

Chris

[petec3638]

You painted a Movie
The sweeping out of the shed
Leaving the difficult corners > you need a soft brush, in order to squeeze into those.

But then the sunlight catches the fine cobweb threads creating a spectacle of colour

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Peter. I appreciate your visit and your thoughts. Have a lovely day.

Chris

[petec3638]

Thank you
I have had problems with my account settings THE AI thng changed ALL my passwords to 15 jumbled characters . Yes it is secure I couldnt get in

[Chris Shaw]

Oh dear. Hope you are sorted now Peter. All the best.

[red93]

Love this Chris, and this is the kind of ordinary English domestic scene you excel with. God is in the detail, as the saying goes. Exceptional ✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you for your kind encouragement Tony. Have a beautiful day. All good wishes.

Chris

[John the Baptist]

I can identify with this scene, Chris, because July is cobweb accumulation month in southern Virginia. I can't wax poetic over the suckers, though. They've gummed up too many of my mops and brooms.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you John. Happy cobweb accumulation month. Keep that broom on standby lol. All the best.
read moreThank you John. Happy cobweb accumulation month. Keep that broom on standby lol. All the best.

Chris