Somnolent Calm

gentle waves of briny kindness
soothing touch in sleepy state
listen to the wash of water
kissing shingle on the beach
calming on a drift to dreamland
to a place of peaceful thoughts
caught in trance like lilting rhythm
soon all stresses dissipate
as do mists that veil the river
burned away by morning sun
gone the fears unwelcome harming
nature’s healing will be done
turn to Gaia earthly Goddess
with the hassles of the day
rest upon a soft cloud pillow
close those eyes and float away

Reviews

[Soren]

So much of nature in this poem 'Chris and just like nature it will lull you into a hypnotic state and sleep. So nicely done

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much Soren. I think we all need a little calm in our lives. Pleased you enjoyed my poem.

Chris

[Soren]

You are most welcome Chris

[Einstein Noodle]

a restful, sound sleep is a blessing, no doubt. your title especially hits that "take a nap, Gene" button .. ahhhhhhhhhh ;)
E.

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Mr E, thank you so much for your encouraging words. It is good to find you back on the board after a break. Sending you the best of wishes.

Chris

[Einstein Noodle]

hugs to ya Chris! and top o' the mahrnin' :)

[Ken Simm.]

A meditation on the sea. I can feel the hymn of the waves.

[Chris Shaw]

What a lovely comment Ken. Thank you so much. Hope you are doing well. Have a great Wednesday.
read moreWhat a lovely comment Ken. Thank you so much. Hope you are doing well. Have a great Wednesday.

Chris

[emmajoygreen]

Your words open space to let Nature shed glory rather than what's fed by sockets and button-pressing, Chris. It's the 'all around' space to just be.. satisfied, calm yet giving sans spite or self-seeking.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Emma for your kind words. Pleased you enjoyed mine. Happy Wednesday.

Chris

[Andrew John]

Not merely the sentiments, but the rhythm is so well crafted to lull us along your words.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Andrew. Your own words and your voice are much appreciated by me.

Chris

[Davidgeo]

You're an outstanding writer Chris. That is all.

[Chris Shaw]

A huge compliment. Pleased you enjoyed your visit. A big thank you.

Chris

[Davidgeo]

I feel like I just got a trump Huge compliment. You just insulted me right? Am I taking that wrong?

[Chris Shaw]

I thanked you and meant it. If you thought I insulted you, you have read me completely wrong.

[Davidgeo]

I figured I was getting auto responses. Just making sure. I wouldn't be upset over actually being insulted by you Chris. By all means, insult me baby.

[Chris Shaw]

Not my style :)

[Davidgeo]

I'll get the piss out of you one of these days.

[John Sullivan]

"Soon all stresses dissipate, as do mists that veil the river burned away by the morning sun..."

Would that this world were so, but such images, of gentle surfs and drifting sleeps... fine things. I hope all is well, Chris. Cheers from the States.

[Kris]

A wonderful and calming poem that truly eases the ever racing heart ❤️
We all need more of this in such times. It's incredibly lovely go take a moment of pause to read poems like these and just experience!
I do live in the mountains, so unfortunately I seldom have the chance to even view a beach aside from pictures- but this poem brought back memories of collecting seashells on the Shores of Latvia's seas. Bless ❤️

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much Kris for your warm and encouraging words. I’m truly pleased you enjoyed your visit to my page. Have a great day.

Chris

[Randall]

Chris, it sounds like a wonderful spot to go to. It leaves me with visions of the Oceans shorline, water gently caressing, well worn stones of past days. With the mist and fog lifting towards the heat of the sun. Turning Chaos into rest, where one can dream and ride the clouds, simply floating away to wherever you wish.
Water, Sun, Clouds, and Dreams. You can never go wrong.

Thank you, Chris. For the vision.

Randall...

[Chris Shaw]

Pleased I was able to convey some calm with my visual poem Randall. A big thank you for sharing your thoughts. Have a great day.

Chris

[Lorry]

Ahh, happynightnightdreamysleeps I call them. But perhaps I should have waited until I wasn't reading this on my break, as im feeling ever so sleepy and I still have about 9 places left to visit, to make sure people are doing what they are doing and not, well snoozing on the job!
Maybe I'll just have a little nap during my lunch break to make sure im up to the task and feel more invinegarated! 😃

[Chris Shaw]

Maybe this poem should carry a warning Lorry :)) Do not read while you are at work. Can’t have you falling asleep during working hours. Many thanks for stopping by. The sun came out yesterday for a change. Hiding again today though.

Chris