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

[Sarah K Cass]

This is beautiful, Chris. I can visualise the various hues of green in this poem.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Amber. The river is truly beautiful at this time of year. So peaceful and relaxing. Have a good week-end.

Chris

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Another eleganly put together descriptive of your wonderful boat trip in which you have artily shared the views with us and the relaxing nature of being on the water. Just a thought 'which cascading gently dip their tips'?

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks John. I could have used ends or tresses, I might possibly alter it. Appreciate your thoughts.

Chris

[jacob erin-cilberto]

"happy hooker green" i love that phrase...
this is really peaceful....and two things gave me reminders...the cows remind me of Vermont, my favorite times there with the cows, milking them and running through the pastures. But also willow trees....when i was a kid, our neighbor had a willow tree in his back yard...he gave my dad a branch from it and my dad planted it...the neighbor's tree died...our tree grew up over the roof of their garage...irony eh?

you really capture a snapshot with your words, Chris.
j.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Jacob for sharing your memories. I love the story about your neighbour's willow tree. That is indeed ironic. All good wishes from across the pond.

Chris

[Jade]

I am not sure what a rowan tree is, but I love your write, It's lovely. Very well written

[Chris Shaw]

Hello Brandie Jade. A rowan is a small deciduous tree. Not sure whether you have them where you are. Very common in the UK. Many thanks for your review.

Chris