From Humble Acorns Grow My Oaks

Concealed within our garden beds

a squirrel hides an acorn store

to gnaw upon when winter bites.

Protracted nights bring shorter days

yet hoards stay buried 'neath the ground.

The sound of song birds stir in spring

when hardened earth thaws tardily,

the larder long forgotten now

sprouts forth with signs of early green,

as through the loam new growth is seen.

Three sapling oaks are in full view

as overhead the sky turns blue

to herald seasons changing mood.

Each one replanted tenderly

as leaves appear on slender stems.

Why would you know the reasons why

my kin, my dearest, dearest three?

Remember my affinity,

my love affair with nature's trees,

for you a future legacy.

I grow these oaks for love of you.

Reviews

[Arriam]

The ending of this poem was personally one of the better ones I've seen in a while. You, M(r)s. Shaw, have a talent for the most effortless weaving of beautiful, unusual words to create such a clear image. I am very fond of this piece and am glad to have read it now.
Fondly,
Arriam

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much Arriam for your very encouraging response. Pleased to hear you are fond of this poem.

Chris

[Neville]

I too have an affinity with trees in general .. but I do so very much love my oaks & my cedar's .. beautifully rendered our Chris & I note, you squeezed a squirrel in just for good measure .. Neville

[Chris Shaw]

Thanks so much Neville for bringing this poem into the light. I love squirrels as well as trees. All part of nature’s rich tapestry. Have a lovely day.

[Neville]

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[Harmony Lee]

This piece seems so delicately crafted, yet the underlying/overarching imagery and message are quite powerful. Some of the word choices are interesting, and admittedly a couple of the words I did not even know! That being said, the beauty of this beauty is not lost on me. What great rhythm and tenderly placed rhymes, composing such a worthy homage to love and nature.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you for this thoughtful review. Much appreciated.

Chris

[Harmony Lee]

You are welcome, and likewise thank you for allowing me to read and review in a way that is so appreciated.

[Jimmy Yetts]

The purest of poetry.
From nature, an apt metaphor is drawn--which you lyrically and touchingly portray.
High art, gifted poetess!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Jimmy. You are very generous with your praise.

Chris

[andrew mitchell]

being one with nature and admiring nature go hand in hand. love the imagery, simple, elegant, beautiful but trees are like that

[Chris Shaw]

There is much beauty in trees Andrew, I agree. I appreciate your response. Thank you.

Chris

[barleygirl]

As you may have noticed, I love acorns & oaks, plentiful around here! *smile* Love your delightful poem commemorating these little wonders. The acorn sends down a ferocious & deep taproot, so that even the tiniest little sprig is well-anchored & hard to pull out! I planted 3 substantial oak trees in memory of my dad when he died. I love the way your poem shows your fondness for these trees & seeds too! *smile* Fondly, Margie

[Chris Shaw]

Yes Margie. Doing my bit for the environment. I adore trees.

Chris

[AYVID N]

The concluding verse, for me, clinches the deal for me. Love does not revel in words and lofty promises but in loving and thoughtful actions such as these. Such as in planting of these Acorn trees. Written with such tenderness of feeling and such an encompassing understanding of love!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you DIVYA. Yes, they are planted and doing nicely. I appreciate your words.

Chris

[AYVID N]

You are so welcome, my friend!

[Coyote Poetry]

Wonderful words and thoughts. I did enjoy Chris.
"Remember my affinity,
my love affair with nature's trees,
for you a future legacy.
I grow these oaks for love of you."
I did like the above lines. I love the sea, lakes and the forest. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Chris Shaw]

So pleased you enjoyed my lines Coyote. Thank you for calling on my page and I hope you have a wonderful day.

Chris

[Coyote Poetry]

Was my pleasure dear Chris and you are welcome.

[Lorry]

You do suit these autumnal writes Chris, they bring an air of introspection to your words that suit the mood of the air perfectly. A great balance between looking back at what was and looking forward, to what we hope will come again soon.

[Chris Shaw]

Thanks Lorry. I think I have autumn done and dusted now. Appreciate your visit.

Chris

[‘Thoughts In Time..]

Oh blissfully beautiful- when we can give with love of ourselves no matter the change that comes- through torrid storms and change of season true love will always prevail- with it beauty abounds🌹

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you for your beautiful response :)

Chris

[‘Thoughts In Time’🌹]

Pleasure is mine- live and hugs and many blessings🌹

[Chris Shaw]

You are such a kind soul. Have a lovely day today and always.