Momentary

Playing with light and shadow

the waves on lakeside water
ablaze in morning sun
all those dancing flashing jewels
competing one by one
dazzling to the naked eye
this wondrous play on light
that turns the dull grey surface
to spangles diamond bright
in awe of nature’s beauty
embracing given gifts
impressive with the timing
it can not fail to lift
yet all these precious moments
short lived and too soon done
a drifting cloud has intervened
the clustered gems are gone

Reviews

[Soren]

This gem evokes the old saying carpe diem live each moment for they will never come again. This write sparkles in metaphor and reality and tells its tale well Cris.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Soren for your continued encouragement. Your visits are much appreciated. Pleased you enjoyed this poem.

Chris

[Soren]

You are always most welcome Chris your poems are a pleasure to read

[Fabian G. Franklin]

Ah, what a beautiful polished gem just lying here on the cafe' sidewalk! This was so lovely to read, not a forced rhyme or line in the verse; clear concise meaning, easily imagined and relived in the readers mind, still, short and catchy enough to be a song of water nymphs at play. Delightful. F.

[Chris Shaw]

You have just made my day Fabian. Thank you for your kind review.

Chris

[W. Barrett Munn]

Longfellow couldn’t have done it better.

Winston

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Winston. I appreciate your thoughts.

Chris

[Neville]

what a picture you paint here our Chris .. darn near perfect and not a brush stroke in sight 💜

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Neville 💜

[jacob erin-cilberto]

in life, those intervening clouds can destroy the moment.
j.

[Chris Shaw]

So right those intervening clouds can change the outlook in minutes. Thank you dear j.

read moreSo right those intervening clouds can change the outlook in minutes. Thank you dear j.

Chris

[John the Baptist]

Well, that's life, Chris. Can't be all light. Nevertheless, the rhyming and imagery were excellent. I think you must live in a scenic part of England.

[Chris Shaw]

The gravel pits have been flooded with water and turned into a nature reserve. It is very lovely to look at. Thank you John.

Chris

[K. Louis]

I like the way you capture light on the water and how quickly it shifts. That ending with the cloud works nicely.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much. I’m quite fascinated by light on water. At this time of year the clouds are never far away. Happy Sunday.

Chris

[Gee]

Good morning.
Lovely wee poem:)
Hope all is well in Berks

[Chris Shaw]

Hi Gee, lovely to have a visit from you. Pleased you enjoyed my poem. Hope you and your family are keeping well. All best wishes and thanks for stopping by.

Chris

[red93]

How well you capture this Scene Chris, with yr keen Poet's eye for the details. And how the mood lifts with the Sun, and sinks when it clouds over. Exceptional ✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️

[Chris Shaw]

I’ve written several about light on water Tony. Find it mesmerizing. Thank you so much for your continued encouragement.

Chris

[alexAlexander]

Great job, Chris, for such is our momentary life. The clustered gems are gone.
Memorable, read. I would like to paraphrase it in my own words. lol.. just a suggestion.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you alex for your kind words. Pleased you enjoyed reading my efforts. Happy Sunday to you. read moreThank you alex for your kind words. Pleased you enjoyed reading my efforts. Happy Sunday to you.

Chris

[alexAlexander]

I always look forward to reading your writing and treasure it. Because it enhances my perspective.

[Chris Shaw]

You have just added sparkle to my day. Thank you so much. If I can do that to even one reader, it will encourage me to persevere with my poems when all too often these days, I ask what for. Have a beautiful day.

[alexAlexander]

Never underestimate the many lives your voice touches as the phase goes. Many things often go unsaid. keep touching lives. Your voice (words) is being read {heard}. And note, it's important that it's being said...I ask you? As you said these days, for what?!!.. We need your voice. PS I didn't mean to be long winded.

[Chris Shaw]

Your kindness is encouraging. Thank you so much for your words.

[alexAlexander]

U are welcome. Keep giving life with your creative voice. I'm always creating new imagery, and will be posting new material soon. And look forward to your latest work,