All Things Considered

i do not know

if bamboo wind chimes

ward off evil spirits

maybe they do

.

or whether they entice

souls of the departed

to revisit their loved ones

all things considered

.

but as i sit in this garden

with a light breeze blowing

on a true blue sky day

in blistering heat

i hear music

.

there is something so

satisfying in the gentleness

of that subtle hollow sound

of canes clacking softly

while suspended from a

beam on our deck

.

close your weary lids 

take a long deep breath

be still and hear nature's notes

her unique playful

composing

.

imagine being in Bali

barefoot and fancy free

beside the mountains

far, far away where all

concerns are going, going,

gone

.

wind stirs in strands

of uncombed holiday hair

not a care in the world

drift in thought flight

all is well, all is peace

.

 

 

Reviews

[John the Baptist]

It sounds as though you have developed your own meditation method here. Of course, there is no way to control the weather, but the elements of meditation are there. The frantic surface mind is calmed by the sound of the chimes, the eyes close and a deep breath imposes a stillness of the mind. The imagination creates a peaceful scene, and all concerns of the conscious mind are gone. If you can do this for 20 minutes at a time every day, your stress level will plummet.

[Chris Shaw]

I find it easy to meditate in the outdoors particularly when the weather is at its best. I need a bit more practice at other times, but know full well the benefits that can be had. Try harder she sats. Thank you John akwats fir your visits and your wisdom. They are appreciated.

Chris

[moog-drika]

A very interesting question about wind chimes. Now it got me involved in seeking answers. While I was thinking what could be the answers, the write diverted me to Bali.
Ahh love the line "and hear nature's notes
her unique playful
composing"
I can actually hear them through the write.
Love it!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you moog-drika. Bamboo wind chimes are so restful when there is a light summer breeze. The folk lore is interesting too. All good wishes poet.

Chris

[R.E. Ray]

Chris, your poem illustrates the how the mind can travel with our feet planted, even to other continents. This is not only a good poem but a journey condensed into a few poetic verses. And, I love wind chimes, especially before a storm, when the sky falls and turns violet. Such wondrous music and captured so well here.

[Chris Shaw]

Wind chimes are great Robert. I like both the bamboo and the metal ones. The bamboo type though are more subtle. Really appreciate your thoughts here, thank you.

Chris

[R.E. Ray]

You're welcome. My pleasure, always.

[AJNJ]

When movement is restrained, the mind can still fly away, to a distant, far off land, to an exotic destination of choice. Indeed, it comes to one almost as an epiphany, a true holiday is in the mind. One could be on a secluded island in the middle of an ocean and yet not at peace. Loved this flight to Bali. Full of nature’s notes and the realisation of life’s great blessings.

[Chris Shaw]

Thought flight can take you to so many places that you might otherwise not visit. You do need to be in a quiet place and perfectly still in order to travel. The setting was just right that day. I am fond of wind chimes, especially the bamboo sort. Thank you Pestonjee. Always good to see you on my page.

Chris

[AJNJ]

Its always a pleasure to read you...