Wind Song

(river musings)

i am breeze
a song of wind whispers
the bringer of echoes
of old church bells
carried downstream

i am movement
of graceful willows seen
on the far bank
green tresses swaying
surface water dipping

I am flurry
a floating flotilla of leaves
blown from autumn trees
golden in their glory
small sail boats every one

I am scatters
of diamond dust gleaming
created by the gift of sun
a dance of sporadic sparkles
spangling river ripples

i am a distraction
I am a distraction
I am a distraction
from a warring world
of broken hearts

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

The secrets that the wind can know dear Chris.
"I am scatters
of diamond dust gleaming
created by the gift of sun
a dance of sporadic sparkles
spangling river ripples"
I adored the above lines. Good morning from Michigan and thank you for the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you for your warm encouragement Coyote. I appreciate you and your visit. Have a good day.
read moreThank you for your warm encouragement Coyote. I appreciate you and your visit. Have a good day.

Chris

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome dear Chris.

[M]

It is probably best to turn off the news and turn our attention to nature in light of all the violence that is happening in the world at present. I dare say, if we all endeavoured to spend more time enjoying the tranquillity of nature we may well be more calmer for the experience. I particularly liked the image of a 'floating flotilla of leaves'. Lovely alliterated there to create that image. A very welcome distraction is your poem itself.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Makhabat for your visit and sharing your thoughts. I agree best not to watch the tv. Have a peaceful Sunday.

Chris

[AYVID N]

There's so much sheer beauty in the outer world to distract us from the inner world of loss and sadness. Your simple, direct and touching words hit home so powerfully. Always something special from you, dear Chris.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks DIVYA, the natural world can certainly take our minds away from the horrors. Even for a short while, it gives some welcome relief. I appreciate your thoughtful reviews. We live in worrying times.

Chris

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Chris... your poem is a dedication to all the precious Souls of young and old... as their Spirit has become sacred gold and silver of the Autumn leaves as they become the glow of a million beams of Light. softly, Pat

[Chris Shaw]

Dear, Pat your review is so worthy to the memory of all those now lost. Thank you dearly for the beauty of your poetic words. I will respond to your pm later today. Sending love across the waves.

Chris 🌺

[Patricia Wedel]

Blessings abound when words become a Song... softly, Pat

[FGFRANKLIN]

There's something really calming in the breeze by the water. I enjoyed this. F.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Fabian. I appreciate your kind words. Have a good day.

Chris

[Sean M. Addams]

Love the imagery in this. Very peaceful and uplifting. Overall great job on this .

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Sean for an encouraging review. I appreciate your thoughts. All good wishes.
read moreMany thanks Sean for an encouraging review. I appreciate your thoughts. All good wishes.

Chris

[willweb]

Definitely a distraction from the world and all of the bad news that seems to be being screamed everywhere right now. A soft, subtle, soothing piece of writing my friend.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you will for a lovely review. I appreciate you. All the best.

Chris

[Seriana]

Oh Chris, what a lovely piece. I felt carried away by your words, and learned a new one! Flotilla! Thank you for that. This is a favorite for sure. Like a warm hug.
Best,
Amber

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you dear Amber, how are you doing my friend? It is lovely to see you back here posting. Sending warm wishes to you.

Chris

[Sami Khalil]

A gorgeous poem. Every stanza echoes beauty and nature's soft sounds. I like how you contrast the wind with our warring world.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Sami. I appreciate your words and your visit. Have a good Wednesday my friend.
read moreThank you Sami. I appreciate your words and your visit. Have a good Wednesday my friend.

Chris

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome Chris.

[jaye river]

just stunning, you know how to bring words to life.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you jaye river for your visit. Have a good Tuesday.

Chris