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.

[John the Baptist]

As usual, you find beauty in nature, and here the beauty is not only in the images, but in the truth they portray. Cycles mean continuation, as opposed to the abrupt endings of the straight line. It is the surface mind that thinks linearly. The deeper mind perceives cycles.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much John. The seasons and cycle of life bring comfort. You know things are ever turning, like a wheel.

Chris

[jacob erin-cilberto]

yes, don't want to think about winter, but fall might be more of an opening up for us and that would be a great cycle...
love the allegory here, Chris.
this is pureness of poetry.
j.

[Chris Shaw]

Lovely comment Jacob. So appreciate your footprint on my page.

Chris

[Serendipity1000]

Beautiful metaphor of life cycle.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Serendipity for a second visit today. You are appreciated.

Chris

[Dave Brown]

we may be reminded but I'd just as soon it continually hung on as the later part of spring

[Chris Shaw]

We all have our favourite seasons Dave. Mine is spring too. Thank you for checking in.

Chris

[mattavelli]

Hello, Christine! :)
I like your phrasing here, and how you captured the seasons in a leaf, and captured life in the seasons. Thanks for sharing.

[Chris Shaw]

You are welcome and I thank you for leaving your thoughts mattavelli. Most appreciated.
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Chris