Resilience

(nature leading the way)

when I consider what’s broken
i see images of the bombed streets
of London after the blitz

seen in old magazines
when buildings were blasted
and memories buried under rubble

yet out of ashes and carnage
pockets of pink flowers grew proud
poking their heads above the parapets

to find a touch of sunlight
amid the detritus of destruction
determined and resilient

in the face of adversity
to rise above it all and stretch
their necks to find some light

Reviews

[Ladysue]

Chris, I like how you conveyed this poem. You captured the essence of it all in this life very creatively. It’s hope that carries us through. This verse especially speaks poetically of destruction and resilience. We need that more and more these days. This verse can stand alone it’s so powerful.

‘yet out of ashes and carnage
pockets of pink flowers grew proud
poking their heads above the parapets’

[Chris Shaw]

I appreciate your lovely review Ladysue. Many thanks for stopping by to share your valued thoughts. Have a great Tuesday.

Chris

[red93]

Fabulous Chris - Resilience is a key tenet of Reiki Practice you may be interested to hear. Really Excellent Work ✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Tony and for the info re Reiki Practice. You are always so encouraging and I thank you for that.

Chris

[willweb]

Nature always finds a way to show her beauty, no matter what. I have often thought that catastrophes of nature, floods, mudslides, things like that was nature painting jesso over her canvas so she could create something new. Nice one my friend.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you will for the read and nice comments. Yes nature has a way. Loved that the flowers grew on bombed sites.

Chris

[duff]

The title is fantastic and appropriate Chris.

"seen in old magazines
when buildings were blasted
and memories buried under rubble"

Great imagery

[Chris Shaw]

Thanks for your appreciation duff. Hope all is good with you.

Chris

[Lisasview]

Hi Chris,
Such a lovely poem about hope and knowing that life does go on...Your use of the pink flowers popping up is really wonderful...Immediately upon reading pink flowers I visualised them...
Loved it,
LISA, still slowly typing with one finger...

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Lisa. The flower in question is rose bay willow herb. Also given the name of London Pride. Very pretty they are. Pleased you enjoyed. You are doing well typing with one finger. How is the pain?

Chris

[Lisasview]

Hard to tell which is worse my broken clavicle or second degree burns...Not happy with either one!read moreHard to tell which is worse my broken clavicle or second degree burns...Not happy with either one!
Wonderful that you know the name of this willow herb...
Lisa

[Chris Shaw]

Sounds painful. Take care now Lisa 🌺

[Lisasview]

Thank you Chris

[AYVID N]

Perhaps, the pink flowers know more than we do. Perhaps, they know there is compensation for those lost in all the senseless wars, that there is a better world somewhere for those who got only pain and sorrow on this earth. This poem was so beautiful to read, dear Chris. It makes one think and reflect on the true meaning of life, here on earth.

[Chris Shaw]

Divya, thank you for your beautiful review. Nature has its way. Eventually, given time the land returns to its natural state. Plants and trees are so resilient. Have a great day my friend. 🌺

Chris