Searching For Answers

tiny shoots of green
appear where
catkins catch
spring sunshine

silver birch bark
gleams where dark wood
pales in background's shyness
barely noticed

bird song beguiles
a symphony of notes
a chorus sent
from heaven

my tree speaks to me
in language I understand
listen as nature calls
to impart her wisdom

after the storm
there will be reflection
after the storm
there will be questions

Reviews

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Chris... interesting how questions and reflections seem to go together. The only way for things to be better is to reflect and question.
Nature does sooth our feelings and gives us strength. With Rain and Sunshine... we grow and become the Voice that brings the right decisions to influence those who can change the World. Beautiful poetry. tenderly, Pat

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you dear Pat. Questions and reflections certainly aid clarity. This is an older poem out for a spot of fresh air. Thank you so much. Beautiful day here today, hoping the same for you :)

Chris

[Patricia Wedel]

Hi Chris … the Weather is pleasant .. it has been Hot after Rain Storms two days ago. We are using Fans for Cross-Venelation… hugs, Pat

[Chris Shaw]

We need fans today Pat, it is stifling here. Unusual for these parts. Take care dear friend.

[Lydia Shutter]

What a lovely nature poem this is. To understand the language of nature is to have a peaceful life! There are answers to questions not yet asked in nature. We just have to find them. Beautifully written, Chris. Lydi**

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Lydi**. So appreciate you stopping by to review. All best wishes.

Chris

[duff]

Hear the words that set you free and the meaning is deeper than anyone can know. Your vocabulary keeps us sharp. Challenging.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you duff. Pleased you stopped by. All good wishes.

Chris

[William Michael Reeves]

I really like the language of the tree idea. Excellent! I was hoping you might explain what a catkin is? I like conjuring ideas though. That's what's fun when someone writes the unknown.

[Chris Shaw]

Thanks Bill for checking this one out. Now catkins! Are you pulling my leg? You do know what catkins are don't you? :))

Chris

[Davidgeo]

Only the best lessons I've learned came from disaster. The weirder the better... strange events provide the most unique learning experiences. You can only pretend to simulate (which may be whats happening anyway)

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks for stopping by to share your thoughts. You always have something interesting to say.

Chris

[KATHY SUE SILLS]

This was beautiful! A walk in the spring and nature speaks! Loved it!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Kathy for stopping by.

Chris

[Coyote Poetry]

Me too dear Chris.
"my tree speaks to me
in language I understand
listen as nature calls
to impart her wisdom"
I am a tree hugger myself. A lovely poem shared dear friend.
Coyote

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you dear Coyote for your continued encouragement. I appreciate you.

Chris

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome dear Chris. And I appreciate you.

[Robert Haigh]

A poem ostensibly about spring, but clearly containing deeper meaning, prompting the reader to think. Nature does indeed have much to teach us. I love trees - especially the silver birch (Silver Birch is my pseudonym on a few other poetry sites). Trees are majestic and very photogenic. A fine poem, Chris!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Robert. I love silver birches too. I have two on land at the side of our house. One is clearly visible from my bedroom. I can see it all through the seasons. Like an old friend it is. Thanks for the read.

Chris

[lightsong]

The Petal here wants to be a part of this sublime wholeness... to send your heart a soft kiss, confirming that your wisdom and beauty are rare. This is You in each line and verse. the essence of You. It's always amazing the quality of tranquility You can create through your Sunkissed Pen. only someone with certain kind of "patience" and clarity can write like this... naturally, effortlessly, heavenly... a superior masterpiece.

[Chris Shaw]

Dear lightsong, you have me blushing. Thank you for such an awesome review. Sending love across the pond.

Chris

[lightsong]

From my cloudy morning, along my coffee scent 🖤☕ through the chilling breeze over my lake, sending You a Good Morning and lots of Love 🤍🤍🤍

[Chris Shaw]

Aw, thank you petal, and have a great day yourself 🌹

[Richard Knox]

An Impressionist painting of a garden done with words instead of oils. I can see it clearly.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Richard. I appreciate your thoughts. All good wishes.

Chris