Shade

the sunlight in my garden
blinked and switched off cold
what happened to those leaves of birch
that flaunted all that gold
cast they are in shadow lands
and thankful for the rest
too much attention doesn’t pay
for that I can attest

Reviews

[Lorry]

Yes Chris, I concur!
I was only just this minute thinking I might fancy a walk through the nature trails and was in the process of filling a flask, before asking Katie if she fancied joining me, when I looked round, expecting to see streams of sunlight peeking through clouds, but was instead met with portents of gloom!
I'm still going though. Just need to remember to wear waterproofs, which is a sure way of rebrightening any day and leaving me sweating like a sweaty thing on national be more sweaty than usual day! 😊

[Chris Shaw]

Those pesky clouds Lorry. They do have a habit of blotting out the sunlight and spoiling things. Hope you and Katie are well. All the best and a big thank you fir stopping by.

Chris

[Lorry]

I am, she is and you're welcome 😊

[Chris Shaw]

All good news 🙂

[NormaZ]

Even though the sun is growing cold and the birch trees are shedding their leaves, this still feels like a hopeful beautiful poem.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you dear Norma for a lovely review. All the best.

Chris

[Ken e Bujold]

title caught my attention. played on shadows, ghosts, which in a way is also the subject of your little gem.
what happened to those leaves of birch

ken

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Ken. Will pay you a visit very soon. It has taken three weeks for me to recover from COVID. I have much catching up to do.

Chris

[Ken e Bujold]

oh my. hope the recovery is short. Your note is a reminder to me, to get my booster before i head off for a month
take care friend
ken

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Ken. There’s still much of it about. I managed to avoid it until recently. My husband tested positive too, but stayed well throughout. Strange how it affects people differently. You take care too.

[keith]

' ... leaves of birch
that flaunted all that gold'
reds yellows orange and even brown delight our inner artist (if only i could paint as i would like)
as usual chris your words most often draw me in like moth to flame without the crash & burn
always a thought provoking and pleasure to read another of your fine writes ... thanks

[Chris Shaw]

Hello Keith. Long time no see. How lovely to have such a warm review from you. Hope all is good in your world. All the best.

Chris

[keith]

yea spring & summer is my busy times of the year
i forget self reliance is an expensive and timely ordeal
but sooooo worth the price!
best to you on the other side!

[Arundass TP]

Beautiful lines. Interesting poem.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Arundass fur your kind review. All the best.

Chris

[Farjana Chaity]

a beautiful message about the value of rest and simplicity in contrast to constant attention and brightness.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you dear Chaity for your insightful review. Pleased you stopped by.

Chris

[John the Baptist]

A brief, nicely rhymed offering here. It kind of reflects the type of weather I am seeing in my area. After an insufferably hot summer, early autumn is providing a welcome rest. Perhaps the same change is taking place in the UK.

[Chris Shaw]

Hello John. We haven’t had much heat this summer and the weather has certainly provided much cloud and rain recently. On the plus side. the grass and flowers are still thriving. Many thank yous.

Chris

[FGFRANKLIN]

The heat of this summer has had us all seeking shade for certain. I like this. It's very cozy like quilted calico.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Fabian for stopping by. Pleased you enjoyed this short poem. All the best.

Chris

[jaye river]

lovely rhythm and imagery, it's a wonderful skill to create something beautiful in such few words. cheers

[Chris Shaw]

Hello river. Welcome to my page. Thank you so much for the warmth of your review. Pleased you stopped by.

Chris

[Ken Simm.]

That last line is a cracker. A lovely way of seeing the change in seasons in words.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Ken for your warm review. Most appreciated.

Chris

[W. Barrett Munn]

A very interesting and intelligent method of expressing the change in seasons by writing about the light.

Winston

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Winston. Pleased you enjoyed this offering. All the best.

Chris