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.

[Poetic Beauty]

Life is full of cycles that continue on and keep circling around. I love the use of leaves in this poem to show the cycle of life that keeps repeating and renewing time and time again. I love the bidding of spring and the blossoms of summer.

[Chris Shaw]

Spring is my favourite time of year. Many thanks for checking this one PB.

Chris

[Coyote Poetry]

I agree dear Chris.
"We are reminded of cycles
and rejoice in their wonder"
My tulips had bloomed and my roses are sneaking out. I love the days of spring and thank you dear Chris for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Coyote, I love tulips and roses, beautiful blooms. Be sure to enjoy. All good wishes.
read moreDear Coyote, I love tulips and roses, beautiful blooms. Be sure to enjoy. All good wishes.

Chris

[Coyote Poetry]

Thank you dear Chris.

[Martina]

Nice, I really like this one.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Martina. Really appreciate you leaving a nice comment.

Chris

[Gee]

Some seasons linger when not wanted others are far to brief...British summer's.
Enjoyed the read Christine

[Chris Shaw]

Thanks Gee. The seasons are certainly messed up at the moment. More like winter this afternoon. Pleased you enjoyed this little offering.

Chris

[red93]

Excellent Chris this thoughtful musing on the rotation of the Seasons - how the time rushes by - unseasonably chilly here in Bristol though.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much Tony. The seasons certainly play games with us. Still on the cold side here too. All the best.

Chris

[Relic]

Knowing Autumn is coming, or spring or summer is the surest thing we know in this mixed up world anymore.

Like a tree, we are born, go through storms, and live until we are old and die. And on that day we fall like leaves, someone else is born. Truly a life cycle.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you for that lovely poetic response. Much appreciated.

Chris

[Mauricio Montoya]

wow i love the short piece, Life Cycles I'm getting old but young at heart but the title got me because I thought it would give me insight of the the life I've lived no it took me off guard but woke me yes life so simply we sometimes we take for granted great job on bring these words together i could visualize the fog touch a leaf and become water, forget spring here comes summer then winter and here we go again, but yes I'm grateful and this from a short poem life is what you make it. thank you for sharing. mauricio

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Mauricio, thank you so much for this lovely review. I am delighted you got so much from this short poem. All good wishes.

Chris

[Mauricio Montoya]

oh sister if you can bring out more feeling with few words you've touch a heart and takes to bring in right words poetry doesn't always have to rhyme just flow, you did just that.

[Chris Shaw]

That makes me really happy. If I can reach out and touch others with so few words. Makes the writing even more worthwhile.

[sharonlee]

Ah so true!
I'm a great believer in living in tune with the cycles of life and the flow and rhythm of the seasons.
Gracefully penned Chris!

Sharonlee

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you sharonlee,. I agree with you entirely with your shared thoughts. That's how it should be. All the best.

Chris

[Lorry]

We are reminded of the cycles of life and nature's heartbeat, pulsing and reverberating through our ever changing scene. It's apt that the seasons are so interchangeable at the minute, somehow echoing our own life at being out of lock down but too unseasonal to go anywhere and enjoy it. Is that a catch 22 or sods law? Hmm, my head thinky thing be hurting now 😜

[Chris Shaw]

Your thinking hurty head be very sensible Lorry. The seasons are interchangeable. We had a hail storm yesterday. Sat on the deck in the garden with my sis abd her other half and sun goes in and down comes the hail. Fortunately our deck is covered. Ta for checking in and leaving your footprint. Alwats good to get your visits.

Chris