Illuminated

(spontaneous write)

enhanced the beaded droplet dew

at dawn the branches creaked in pain

but noon day sun has cast a spell

each gemstone gleams with lustrous light

this birch tree leaves the rest in shade

Reviews

[lightsong]

"at dawn the branches creaked in pain" this line really make us feel the sore..... your poem is written beautifully and reaches us with its brilliance and wisdom in a gentle way. if we wait with patience until the right time, we will shine brightly.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you lightsong for visiting this older write. We all have our moments. Just like the tree does and often out of season and when you least expect it. I appreciate you dear poet.

Chris

[Diana]

I love the subtle hopefulness of this piece and its seemingly effortless artistry.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thank yous Diana for your encouraging review. You are appreciated.

Chris

[andrew mitchell]

When one takes a moment to pause and sit in the garden, the joys of nature are out there.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Andrew. We just need to take time out and use our eyes. I appreciate your thoughts.

Chris

[John the Baptist]

This one is a spontaneous write, so maybe it simply represents a moment of beauty in nature that caught the poet's attention. These little gems are always with us if we just take the time to notice them. If there is a meaning, it might be that the dew drop was seen differently at different times of the day. In other words, don't make a judgment at first glance.

[Chris Shaw]

No special meaning John. A delightful observation of nature at her best. Always worth celebrating.Thanks for stopping by.

Chris

[duff]

Wow. Read and reread. So much impact in few lines. Goosebumps.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you duff. Pleased you stopped by and that you read the poem more than once :) That's a bonus point from me.

Chris

[Annette Pisano-Higley]

Yes, the words are illuminated from within, like the heart of their Poetess. Chris, in your flowing lines of symmetry and wondrous imagery of the Birch tree, you have captured such deep and profound meaning and metaphor. This is a tiny MasterClass write and I thank you for creating the beauty of it.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Annette for your generous and encouraging visit. Know you are appreciated.

Chris

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An ode to the birch tree...such nice descriptive lines and I completely agree with Divya, what a magnificent transition from sorrow' s darkness to hope's gleaming shine...the true essence of a writer.

Beautifully crafted

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Sima for your uplifting comments. So encouraging to this poet.

Chris

[Writergurl]

This is so wonderful, I really enjoyed this

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much for stopping by and leaving your thoughts.


Chris

[Inessa]

If there is anything I would like to see right now, it is a healthy, green tree glistening in the sunlight, juggling it's droplets. It's a simple scene we take for granted, yet one of obvious beauty when we no longer have them in our sight. I could picture your tree from your words and i'll keep that picture in my mind in my current world of grey and dismay. ❤

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Inessa, I am so pleased that this piece of brevity about my silver birch could bring you a little beauty in your world of grey and dismay. Words can't express the sorrow I have for your current situation. Sending you ❤️🌹🙏

[AYVID N]

The transition from pain and darkness to beauty and light is spectacular! Is pain an essential part of refinement....? I think so. And there's no greater testament to it than the illuminated birch. Kudos on the captivating imagery and deeper meaning of life alluded to, so beautifully. Once again, your poetry awes and inspires, dear Chris ❤

[Chris Shaw]

Dear DIVYA, your thoughts, so appreciated and welcome. Thank you so much for your continued encouragement. This birch tree has been outside my window for nearly 40 years. In all weathers, all seasons, all moods, my sentinel.

Chris

[AYVID N]

You are so lucky to have that birch, dear Chris. Welcome always, dear friend..