Tree of Souls

Tree of Souls

 

 

While each

stout branch

of the tree of souls

casts

heavy shadows

all around

But oh’ so

very lightly …

Those self-same

swollen,

stricken limbs

dance blind ..

Clutching air

and raising

questions long

not asked …

But always asking

them politely

Who teaches

fledgling birds 

to sing

and why do

starlings murmur

Who turns

the stars on each

night ..

and why do lovers

rarely

want to sleep

Yet babies 

almost always

Choose to slumber …

Reviews

[Robert Trakofler]

The other day I was standing in a park next to a big maple tree overlooking the river and the breeze made the branches above my head started creaking and all of the sudden the cicadas started making their hiss calls and before you know it I was standing in a symphony of forest sounds as each tree chimed in their calls down the row and I thought to myself what were they saying to each other and now I know

[Neville]

and there I was .. thinking you had forsaken me ..

[andrew mitchell]

Lovely write Neville. Yes why is nature as it is!

[Neville]

Who knows indeed .... Thank you Andrew sir ..

[Ken Simm.]

Questions with answers that cannot, I think be verbalised. Inimitable, unique and splendid work my friend.

[Neville]

then I am more than doubly honoured Ken .. praise indeed and much appreciated sir ...

Neville

[lightsong]

life will keep bringing questions, and I don't think we will answer all of them, why? because simply if You know everything You will lose the anticipation and enthusiasm of "living" and I believe even when You find quenched answers You will search for another question to remain the fire on :)

[Neville]

........ You got me smiling again .. and for that alone I thank you my friend ... Your visits are of course always welcome and muchly appreciated ... N :)

[lightsong]

Smile* Smile** Smile*** :)

[Neville]

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[John the Baptist]

Interesting philosophical questions, Nev, to which I have no answers. I will say, though, concerning who teaches the baby birds to sing, the answer is not Sinatra, wherever he is. I have yet to hear a whippoorwill say, " Do be do be doo..."

[Fran Marie]

I enjoy a noon
time Siesta every
now and then to
recharge the energies
who turns the stars
on at night..so many
good lines in this one
expressed so well
nice work here Neville

[Neville]

Thank you kindly and true dear Fran .. a welcome and much appreciated visit .. Neville :)

[Fran Marie]

you're so
very welcome;

[Neville]

............................. bless you Fran

[Coyote Poetry]

Good to slumber Neville. With age. We are always running. Relax time and slumber could make us more happy and content. Thank you my friend for sharing your amazing poetry and your thoughts.
Coyote

[Neville]

sage words indeed and ones that I shall try to take on board :)