Life Cycles

when a bud bursts into leaf

in the green hope of spring

to grow all summer through

in a glorious canopy of shade

before autumn finds it falling

leafless in winter's bareness

we are reminded of cycles

and rejoice in their wonder

Reviews

[Shelley Warner]

Ah yes, the cycles of nature. I was upstairs in my room the other day when I looked out my window at the gigantic deciduous trees that have been fully green since Spring. "John!" I exclaimed, "the leaves are already turning color!" It was only August 20, but I guess Autumn is coming.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you dear Shelly. You are right, autumn is calling already. Hoping you and yours are keeping well. Warmest wishes.

Chris

[Shelley Warner]

Yes, we are. Hope you are doing well too.

[FGFRANKLIN]

We go through cycles too. I've been through a few bicycles and motorcycles myself, not to mention skateboards. ;) But, yeah, almost everything has cycles. Even the moon has cycles and you'd think it would be content just hanging around. I enjoyed the read.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks for the smile Fabian. Pleased you enjoyed the read. All the best.

Chris

[Stella Armour]

It is so sad in many ways to see the last leaves of autumn dying when you saw them being born.
it is nature's way to renew energy, a miracle really but autumn is a poet's paradise, in death there is so much beauty for the artist or poet to capture..

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you dear Stella for sharing your thoughts on this older, short poem. Have a great Tuesday. read moreThank you dear Stella for sharing your thoughts on this older, short poem. Have a great Tuesday.

Chris

[W. Barrett Munn]

A delight, Chris. I enjoyed the choice of the three-beat line and choices like “green hope”.

Winston

[Chris Shaw]

Winston, your thoughts are greatly appreciated. Many thanks. Happy Monday.

Chris

[Sami Khalil]

Nature goes in cycles as well as us, humans; no monotony in them. To all those who sense, it gives them different perspectives, even different outlook on life.
You have written a short , but powerful piece of poetry Chris.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Sami for your encouraging review. Happy Monday. All the best.

Chris

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome. Much appreciated. You too.

[Ken Simm.]

Yes we are. If we learn to look we can see time. A lovely lilting piece Chris.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Ken for stopping by with a review. Be sure to have a great week. All the best.

Chris

[Ken e Bujold]

thanks for featuring this small gem Chris. Lovely reminder, to every season there is a season

hope you've had an enjoyable weekend

ken

[Chris Shaw]

Thanks Ken for your welcome visit. Your thoughts are appreciated. Have had a wonderful few days away in Devon visiting family. Hope all is good with you.

Chris

[Patricia Wedel]

dearestChris... yesterday on Wednesday, May 25, 2022, I did some gardening in our large front yard with two rather large Maple trees that give us shade in the Summer. It seems like a short time since Spring appeared with tiny green buds of leaves on the bare branches. Now the leaves have matured and experienced the extremely Windy days and nights. The Red Cardinals fly around and sit on branches as though our yard is a Sanctuary with Feeders tucked here and there. Song Birds and Doves join in for the Jubilee ... while I tend to the flowers and plants. The cycles of Life are everywhere. Your poetry always brings me Contentment and Hope... as the World is struggling for Peace and Love. tenderly, Pat

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Pat thank you for giving this older poem an airing. Pleased to hear you did some gardening in your yard. I do love to garden myself. There is much to do at the moment. Our flowering baskets and 22 flowering pouches are all out in the garden. There should be an explosion of colour in June. I do like to hear how the birds are in your garden. Our avian friends are such a delight. Your Red Cardinals must give you much joy. Sending love across the pond.

Chris

[Patricia Wedel]

Flowering Baskets and 22 flowering Pouches … must be a Summer 🎶 Song. I know England loves their Roses. England is our Mother Land,,, even if there was a Tumultuous time in History, Shakespeare is shared and has a Reverence all it’s own, Happy Summer…. Pat

[Patricia]

very well done! all in a few lines the season blew by!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Patricia :)

[Patricia]

you're welcome :)

[lightsong]

again... your brilliance through painting nature is amazing dear Chris, as gentle as this flows as the powerful essence of life flows through it too, this rings like a song into my ears and heart. "when a bud bursts into leaf" I wish I wrote this :>

[Chris Shaw]

My dear friend, I owe you an apology for my tardy response. Thank you.

Chris

[lightsong]

No worries my dear Chris, nothing at all to be apologize for :>