I don't know why the blackbird sings.

I don't know why the blackbird sings.

A Poem by Chris Shaw

I don't know why the blackbird sings,
though I am grateful that he brings
to me a tuneful melody.

At dawn he greets me with a song,
while perched upon the silver birch.
He charms my mood with poetry.

If ever I should fail to hear
those soulful notes so sweet and clear,
they'll be no hope of saving me.

For I'll be lost forever more
where sounds of nature can't be heard
and all the garden birds have flown
and left me to eternity.

© 2019 Chris Shaw


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ah, "forever more"
"as i ponder weak and weary" although this is a version much more hopeful...this speaker is not visited by the foreboding Raven....this birds song is beautiful...and the speaker wants to hear more, live more...
Not ready to fly with the blackbird into eternity's cloud.
j.

Posted 5 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

5 Years Ago

How right you are. The blackbird's song is a melody for living. I can think of nothing finer than to.. read more



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It would appear that your blackbird is much more melodic that the harsh caws of our crows.
We should always be open to the sounds around us, they are what inspired many a composer to greatness.

A brilliant work, Chris

Posted 5 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

5 Years Ago

Thanks Ted, my blackbirds trill away in the sweetest harmony. Nature at its uplifting best. Thank yo.. read more
"blackbird singing in the dead of night, take these broken wings and learn to fly...all your life, you were only waiting for this moment to arrive" (Beatles)

Posted 5 Years Ago


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Chris Shaw

5 Years Ago

Jacob, thank you so much. I listened on utube to Paul McCartney singing along on guitar. I'd forgott.. read more
ah, "forever more"
"as i ponder weak and weary" although this is a version much more hopeful...this speaker is not visited by the foreboding Raven....this birds song is beautiful...and the speaker wants to hear more, live more...
Not ready to fly with the blackbird into eternity's cloud.
j.

Posted 5 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

5 Years Ago

How right you are. The blackbird's song is a melody for living. I can think of nothing finer than to.. read more
Wow this has a sadness attached to it as well as a celebration of nature and the beauty of avian song. As always you type in melody Chris.

Posted 5 Years Ago


1 of 1 people found this review constructive.

Chris Shaw

5 Years Ago

Just love those blackbirds greeting me at dawn John. Nature at its best. Thank you so much for your .. read more

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Chris Shaw
Chris Shaw

Berkshire, United Kingdom



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