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.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

i wonder if there will be answers...yes, there will be questions.
I am impressed that you speak "tree"---they have their own language for sure.
I wish i could speak to them...and understand their words.
I used to try to talk to those beautiful maples in Vermont so long ago.
they whispered and it soothed me...even if i didn't understand the language.
what a lovely, expressive piece.
j.

[Chris Shaw]

What a lovely thought, maples in Vermont. My silver birch has been a sentinel. It's graceful, fine branches when catching the wind, almost brush the glass on my window pane in our loft conversion. I am up close and personal. I hear its voice in all seasons, all weathers. It is like an old friend. Thirty seven years I have been blessed with its company. Thank you Jacob.

Chris

[barleygirl]

It's amazing that, with you being clear over on the other side of the pond, I also go searching for answers in some of these same places you describe! This is my cathedral, so gracefully portrayed in words. Here's hoping you find lots of love & peace in your sanctuary (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Margie. We share a love of the natural environment. Keep safe and well dear friend.

Chris

[Sami Khalil]

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

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Sami. Your visits akwats appreciated.

Chris

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome.

[Sami Khalil]

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

[Sami Khalil]

Your words cascade down in beauty to behold and your imagery reflect in our mind's eyes softly, strikingly bold. Hopeful message ending on soft notes. May it all happen as you wonderfully state.

[Chris Shaw]

I hope dear Sami that we will soon all be out of this nightmare and can reflect on what it means and what actions need to be taken. In the meantime the losses mount up and the grief is huge. The numbers are terrifying.

Chris

[Sami Khalil]

All true and well said. I do hope.