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.

[Dave]

It seems to matter not where we are. The beauty, the panorama of nature abounds and we, who are poets, I believe , appreciate it most of all. Whether me here, or you way across the sea or Margie tucked away in her Pacific solitude, we all seem to love what nature has provided for us. It's grand that we get to explore it's beauty with our words.
Take care - Dave

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Dave, I know that you appreciate nature as much as I do. Thank you so much for your lovely review. Keep safe and well.

Chris

[Dave]

I so much look forward to the time when we can all enjoy much more of the beauty that Nature provides for us.
You too - keep well and safe.
Dave

[Dave]

I'm so glad to here from you. I post and respond to others and i'm beginning to think that I'm "personna no grata." I hear nothing back, except from you..
Take care - Dave

[Robert Trakofler]

in poetry I have noticed many common themes in the evolution of write thru the history of the many writers I read... one of the fascinating things I notice is that many of them start writing of nature in there voices the language of nature becomes part of there vernacular. As this poem so plainly displays for me:) In my urban isolation I rarely get to touch these themes but I enjoy them from afar

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much Bunny. You know me by now and my great love of nature. Really appreciate your visit.

Chris

[poetgurl]

This is wonderful, so true about the storms, leaves questions afterwards. Awesome write

[Chris Shaw]

Many thank yous for that lovely response. Greatly appreciated.

Chris

[Lorry]

Colourful shoots catch the eye in the monochrome now of isolation. These little natural wonders may just show us there is light at the end of the tunnel after all. Or is that a train heading straight for me😷

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Lorry for your thoughts. Hope you are doing OK.

Chris

[Lorry]

I'm good. Looking like an extra from breaking bad with me coveralls, mask and goggles, but all good. It is however, a bit like unwrapping a christmas present every time i need a pee. 😷

[Chris Shaw]

Ha ha. Allow yourself plenty of time. Good to hear you are OK.

Chris

[LazerRays]

The title drew me in because I always feel I’m searching for answers I’ll never get. And as you put it in your poem, answers and hope shoots anywhere. For anyone. For everyone.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks for your response Sarah. Take good care of yourself in these troubled times.

read moreMany thanks for your response Sarah. Take good care of yourself in these troubled times.

Chris

[LazerRays]

Haha :) you’re welcome

[Chris Shaw]

That cheeky read more. Not me who said that. Computer gliche on this site :)

[LazerRays]

I figured haha

[¿]

"My institute is worldwide and am student of all" a first line translated from one of my favourite Bangla poems. I felt it so much while reading your poem. Answers can be sought by grasping the language of nature and sometimes we don't even have to ask.
This write is so lovely as you! Love and bless🍀🍀

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Tahsin, your lovely response was so welcome. Many thank yous.

Chris

[Dave Brown]

ah, the garden.
I recently created some tears in our older established garden when I severely trimmed back a paper bark birch.
It is still dripping tears and I feel quite guilty
Fortunately it can't actually speak words to me (does yours?) or I am sure I would be severely chastised!

[Chris Shaw]

Oh Dave you made your birch cry? How could you :) don't you listen to the rustle of the leaves? They whisper and chatter. You just aren't hearing tree talk are you? Thank you for your lovely response.

Chris

[Miss Sharon]

What a beautiful write my dear. Made for a spring day of reflection. ~Sharon

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Sharon for checking in. Keep safe and well my friend.

Chris

[alanwgraham]

Very thoughtful and beautiful lines Chris about the annual emergence of life and it's almost inevitable contrast with our present predicament. Getting back to normal is becoming harder to imagine.
Take care .
Alan

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Alan, I do agree with you. Getting back to normal is really hard to contemplate. Thank you for your thoughtful review. Sending all good wishes to you and your family. Keep safe and well.

Chris

[Fay Slimm]

Where better to go Chris than to nature and all her wisdom to find answers to questions such as you pose. Trees and their saplings have life just as birds and their nestlings so bending an ear we might hear good news after this storm.......... a lovely read - stay well and safe my friend.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Fay for your visit. Nature is never far away when I write. Trees in particular are special to me. Take care. Keep safe and well in these challenging times.

Chris