Revival

(for my friends)

may your days be brimful of joy

overflowing with spring's happiness

as lambs frolic in greenest farm fields

decked with dawn's first dew droplets

while each bud on bending branch

waits to burst into blissful blossom

where blackbirds greet you in a

chorus of contented hopefulness

and brook's waters gurgle over old

granite stones now worn smoother

permit the sapphire sky to swallow

those bluest mood troubles away

so rays of warm sunshine can heal

any harmful doings done to you

while niggling aches and pains

swirl swiftly down yesterday's drain

breathe in slowly exhale calm

restore equilibrium, banish all pain

Reviews

[Arthur Henn]

I meditation for the soul. A song for the heart. I love spring season-My favorite next to autumn. The very beginnings of the birth. The birth of a new leaf. A flower. The bird’s song. And then the young baby chirps of a new generation.

And yes! A new REVIVAL...

Chris. Thank You! Happy Easter

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Arthur, many thanks for another visit. Many of my poems contain reference to mother nature. I am a huge fan. Delighted at your review. All the best.

Chris

[Cdice Gamble]

A joyful bubbling rhythm, as if one is floating along with it, taking in the whites of the lambs, the greens, the peace. It gives me the feeling of healing, of joy and hope. Thank you for the natural meditation and beauty.

[Chris Shaw]

Pleased you enjoyed my lines Cdice. Thank You for the lovely review. All good wishes.

Chris

[John the Baptist]

This poet excels in nature imagery, and this offering is filled with it. Springtime literally cascades through the poem. Liked the last two verses especially; they make me think of the passing of this miserable, plague ridden winter.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you John. We all need a lift at the moment after the last tear and a deadly winter.
read moreThank you John. We all need a lift at the moment after the last tear and a deadly winter.

Chris

[Audie G. Couch]

Enjoying nature, and allowing it to help you heal is a great thing.
You've expressed that well in this poem.
Thanks for sharing =-)

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you for your visit and kind appreciation Audie. All the best.

Chris

[Patricia]

This is fabulous and it reminds me of Eagle River in Colorado when ice and snow melt off the mountain and a stream of ice cold clear water that you can see the stones and pebbles so clearly through and you dip your feet in and cool off on a 100 degree day is perfect, pure heaven on earth. Lovely writing

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Patricia for your lovely review. Most appreciated.

Chris

[Patricia Wedel]

dearest Chris... we need the calm beauty of the Lambs in the field and dawns morning dreams of
Hollyhocks blooming along the gurgling waters.
Your poems will rescue us forever and a day. gently, Pat

[Chris Shaw]

You say such lovely things Pat. I cherish your visits. Thank you dear poet. Have a good weekend.
read moreYou say such lovely things Pat. I cherish your visits. Thank you dear poet. Have a good weekend.

Chris

[jacob erin-cilberto]

not only is the poem full of wonderful imagery and a soothing calm demeanor...
there is a really tender heart behind the words.
j.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks J. I think we could all do with a bit of soothing in the current climate :) You are too kind by far.

Chris

[Dave Brown]

point out the direction and I will gladly join in

[Chris Shaw]

Pleased you enjoyed this one Dave. A memory from many years ago when on holiday. Such a lovely setting. Much like that programme you have been watching.

Chris

[The Rock And Roll Cowbo..]

This positive poem is like a breath of fresh air in the lungs.

[Chris Shaw]

Just the ticket Dale. If that's what you felt, then job done. Have a lovely day my friend.
read moreJust the ticket Dale. If that's what you felt, then job done. Have a lovely day my friend.

Chris