Healing Green

(Boating muses)

Give praise to all in colours green
that in full glory line the banks.
Give thanks to all those willow trees
which cascade gently dip their tips
into the water's cooling flow.

And to the upright rowan tree
whose leaves provide a canopy
that overhangs the river's rim,
where cows retreat in summer heat
to bathe and drink in welcome shade.

From deepest, darkest scented pine
to hues of happy hooker green
and tints that show a hint of sun,
each one harmonic full of life
a slice of nature's giving grace.

Onwards as I pass by meadows
their grasses fresh and newly mown,
I can not fail to comprehend
that green's a gift that heaven sent
which speaks contentment lifts low mood.

Reviews

[Meenakshi Dutta]

Absolutely loved it chris! I feel so connected to such kinda poetry, because, I love the beauty, the freshness of the mother nature.
I myself, in my poetry, love to connect with greenery,.. Such a beautiful write it is dear Chris.
Looking forward to more of it!
Best wishes always
S

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you dear Saga for giving this old poem some fresh air. Delighted it has had another airing. We are both nature lovers then:)

Chris

[Unspoken poet]

I really love your second stanza, this write is so lovely....

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much C. Your visit welcome and appreciated.

Chris

[Benita-Staebell M - Kin..]

such wonderful creations
of God and peaceful place
to be in the beauty of nature.


Onwards as I pass by meadows
their grasses fresh and newly mown,
I can not fail to comprehend
that green's a gift that heaven sent
which speaks contentment lifts low mood.


Nicely penned
Thank You for sharing
Chris I enjoyed reading
it. 😊💛💗👍

[Wondering Mind]

What a lovely tribute to our aunts, the trees!! Well not exactly our aunts, but definitely relatives.

[Chris Shaw]

They certainly are friends. I think chattering aunts would be fine. I have a real affinity with them. Thank you so much for considering these words.

Chris

[Fran Marie]

What a lovely piece of poetry here..green is such a soothing shade ..a healing color ..easy on the eyes and .emits a feeling of serenity..
Nice Work..

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Fran marie, thank you so much for your visit. Your thoughts much appreciated.

Chris

[Fran Marie]

you're welcome

[Robert Trakofler]

This reminds me of driving thru my home state Pennsylvania countryside. The dichotome of me... I spent my younger years living in the country and my teens living in the city but after my parents divorced when I was young I would make the trek to and from the city every week. The contrast was so stark back then, I would live in this lush green farm land and drive into the bustling smokey industrial city where sunlight was often a diffused sheen and the struggling trees weeped out a bit of choking chlorophyll:) accentuated by the ebbs and flows of the seasons this created a rather surreal reality in my cracked bunny brains development. Lovely lines look what you made me do again more bunny babble

[Chris Shaw]

I love your bunny babble and where my lines took you. I was born in the city of London, lived there for eight years and moved to the country. I have never looked back since. I very rarely find myself in a city centre anymore. Can't stand the hustle, bustle and noise :)) Thank you so much for checking in Bunny.

Chris

[Earl Schumacker]

Hi Maureen, Excellent rhythms and cadence in this one. I also enjoyed the word play and diverse images. Nicely done. Also: Great picture of you. You look like a happy go lucky person. Have a wonderful day. Earl

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Earl thank you so much for all those compliments. New avatar photo and my lines, truly appreciated. I don't know who Maureen is though :)) Have a splendid day Earl,

Chris

[Earl Schumacker]

Hii Chris, I don't know Maureen. Sorry about that. I did not sleep last night and I don't know why I said that name. You are definitely Chris, for that we can both be sure. Take care, Earl ,

[Chris Shaw]

No problem Earl. I hope you sleep well tonight. Last night was too humid here and I tossed and turned most of the night. Take care and many thanks :)

[HadesRising]

Really liked this piece, the title made me think of cannabis lol

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks for your visit. I don't mind that the title made you think of cannabis :) That's a plant, is green and it heals many a complaint. Good to have you visit.

Chris

[Black Jess]

Healing green and healing poetry !
You surely captured very detail and described every corner with harmonic words *-*
I cannot put into words how beautiful your poem is
I love it *-*

[Chris Shaw]

Your review makes me smile Black Jess. Thank you so much for your visit.

Chris

[Black Jess]

just like you made me smile yesterday xD

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you :)