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.

[LJ]

This is a truly wonderful poem, with the last strophe or stanza standing out as a real thought-provoking and 'wham-o' ending... "there will be questions" ...oh yes, and well said here! Each stanza leads to the next nicely, and the build of tension and recognition is palpable. That storm is happening now, it's always happening now - the present is where we live, and it's where both questions and answers lie. Nature is our touchstone, our wellspring, and some seem to forget that. You don't. Thank you.
LJ

[Chris Shaw]

Your review is both thoughtful and encouraging. Thank you my friend.


Chris

[LJ]

You're very welcome.
LJ

[Marvin Thomas Cox-Flynn..]

Chris,

You have set to pen of page a most intriguingly contemplative piece of poetry that speaks of the sanctity of Nature whilst stirring profound philosophical thoughts within the hearts and minds of your blissed readers ...

Marvin Thomas Cox-Flynn de Graham

[Chris Shaw]

Marvin, your thoughts are truly appreciated. I thank you for them and for your friendship request.read moreMarvin, your thoughts are truly appreciated. I thank you for them and for your friendship request.

Chris

[Weeping willow]

Wonderfully expressed words, sending me into dreamy like spring ;-]

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you dear Weeping willow. You are so appreciated.

Chris

[Richard M]

Really like this Chris. Although I've never been to England, or likely to get there, still your poem 'paints' a vivid scene. Well done!
Richard

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Richard. So pleased to see you here. Take care now in these civud days. All good wishes.read moreThank you Richard. So pleased to see you here. Take care now in these civud days. All good wishes.

Chris

[AJNJ]

I’ve never seen such exquisite scenes and felt such impressions of nature but from your pen and this poem again breathes with life. As surely as nature speaks, as new shoots spring to life and birds sing their surreal songs, will the present chaos lead to order and the inevitable questions be asked. Their is accountability in nature and it cannot be escaped. A great poem, Ms. Chris, loved this read.

[Chris Shaw]

You are so thoughtful with your reviews Pestonjee. Your visits are always appreciated. Many thank yous.

Chris

[AJNJ]

And I thank you for all the beautiful inspiration I get from your words, Ms. Chris!

[Betty Hermelee]

A slice of nature which speak to you, a friend, vividly described in the this excellent poem; searching one's soul....seeking answers; not so easy to do. I like this one very much Chris!

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Betty, thank you for your continued support. Your visit most appreciated.

Chris

[passionate_reader]

Beautifully written and thought provoking.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much for your review and welcome to my page. Your visit is much appreciated.
read moreThank you so much for your review and welcome to my page. Your visit is much appreciated.

Chris

[Anjeline]

Beautifully written dear friend. I have always loved the detailed description of nature in your poems and this is definetely added in my list. Also I really liked the use of catkins as I have recently studied it in biology
:)

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Anjeline, thank you for your visit and your encouraging review. You are so right, I always try to bring a little nature into most of my writes. I am very fond of catkins:) A sure sign that spring has arrived and my weeping silver birch will soon be in leaf. Take good care in these troubled times.

Chris

[Anjeline]

You're welcome:)
And you too take care and stay safe

[Katrina Mckeown]

A thought provoking write and after the storm.. there will be a lot questions I would imagine.
Stay safe Chris
Kind regards Katrina

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Katrina, thank you so much for your visit and lovely review. Take good care. All the best.
read moreDear Katrina, thank you so much for your visit and lovely review. Take good care. All the best.

Chris