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Spontaneous write

our birch is grieving i can see
it does not stand in majesty
and though the sky is cloudless blue
green leaves are trembling in the sun
its leaves are whispering it’s true
its heart is heavy what say you
do you see through nature’s eyes
nature doesn’t tell me lies

this birch is crying for a friend
a neighbour in our garden fair
today our cypress meets an end
today it shows more majesty
than all the living trees that stare
upon sad branches now laid bare
today awaits the cruelest fate
tomorrow gone it won’t be there

Reviews

[Marie]

Oh, what a very poignant write, dear Chris. The poor tree grieving for its friend who won't be there next day. Truly heartbreaking and you impart the story so finely to your reader in this heart touching, emotive write. Your garden will seem so bare without its presence there, Chris. A beautiful tribute to your cypress tree whom I know you loved. Thank you so very much for writing and for sharing this beautiful, though very tearful write... Hugs...

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Marie for your understanding. It was quite something to lose that tree. The funny thing is that it blocked out the view of many others. We now have a new vista. Many trees in the distance, so it’s turned into a positive and the garden is lighter. I really appreciate your words. Have a lovely day.

[Marie]

I am so happy to read your positive and delighted good news that you now have an even more beautiful vista than before with more light in your beautiful garden too. Happy Friday, dear Chris. Wishing you a very lovely day to enjoy and an equally nice, pleasant and relaxed weekend, dear Chris...

[Chris Shaw]

Many thank yous dear Marie. This site is playing up this morning. Hiccups. Have a lovely day and weekend yourself.

[Marie]

It is dear Chris. Thank you for your kind words... Bless you always...

[Rustling Leaves]

Nature is such a gift that doesn't always go appreciated. It is the most honest state of being. Did you know that trees can communicate through roots, share nutrients and minerals and they support saplings that connect through that root system? The trees surrounding it mourned with you when it fell, I like to think. Death and life are a concept so beautiful and terrifying. Your poetry is so wonderful to read! It's inspiring.

[Chris Shaw]

You so understand this poem my friend. Yes I was aware of that fact and I do believe the silver birch mourned the cypress when it was felled. Broke my heart after 40 years. I have such an affinity with trees. Thank you truly. I appreciate your visit.

[red93]

Fabulous Chris - the 'majesty' of trees is indeed a fitting subject for great Poetry. Poignant and moving ✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️

[Chris Shaw]

I am very fond of trees Tony. They feature frequently in my poetry. Thank you so much for stopping by to review this one. Have a good day.

[Andrew John]

Sad to read pity cast on trees and by trees, when we know they will go - possibly after or before we do. This was a spontaneous one, then. It works so well.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much Andrew and apologies for the tardy reply. I haven’t been on here much lately. Have a great day.

Chris

[Andrew John]

No apology necessary, Chris. Don't know whether this reply will get to you.

[Davidgeo]

I think of aging. I think of trees.

I think how it never gets easier but we get better at dealing with it. Over time we'd better accumulate tools to deal with nature, like a tree grows rings... shedding the bark may be painful but still a very important part of enduring the surroundings.

I've been drinking, so, I don't really know what this means or what I'm talking about.

[Chris Shaw]

We have wrinkles :) Trees have rings. Trees look better in old age, much better. Thank you Davidgeo. Hope you don’t have a hangover.

Chris

[Soren]

"do you see through nature’s eyes
nature doesn’t tell me lies"
So true and well said. The metaphor of the tree that tomorrow will be gone is a great one. The title or lack there of was well thought out. Another great write Chris

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Soren. I just couldn’t come up with a title. It was better left without one. I very rarely do that. I appreciate your thoughts here. All the best.

Chris

[Thomas W Case]

Superb as always. You paint a powerful picture.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Thomas for your continued encouragement. You are appreciated.

Chris

[AYVID N]

The birch shows such dignity in the face of mortality, standing so tall and majestic, shorn of its once regal crown of gold. That's how I imagine the tree, from your words, dear Chris. What a great lesson lies here for all of us, on the impermanence of earthly life, of all things of great glory. And like this birch, we must find beauty in acceptance and surrender.

Your words, as always, ring deep chords in my soul. They tell me of a poet who feels such spiritual oneness with Nature and brings her readers its lasting messages through beautiful symbolism and personification. I have no sufficient words to express my joy at reading your poetry again.

Sending you much love today!

[Chris Shaw]

Another beautiful review Divya. I feel the loss of this tree. Appx 85 years old, now felled and it has left a huge gap in our garden as well as my heart. On the positive side, there is more light and I have lovely memories of the 40 years it has been in my company. So pleased you are back with us. You have been missed.

Chris

[AYVID N]

All beautiful stories end at some point yet leave us with lasting memories. I'm sure the tree will live on in your spirit, dear Chris.
Sending you wishes for a lovely weekend! 💐

[poetgurl]

do you see through nature’s eyes
nature doesn’t tell me lies

This is so intriguing here, one to definitely think on.
This is an interesting read. Much enjoyed this

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you poetgurl. I have lost a tree in my garden. I sense the other trees know because they are in close proximity. I appreciate you stopping by.

Chris

[Neville]

those new empty spaces need not always be filled at least not immediately, if indeed ever .. and though they are invariably mourned, as in absent friends, kith, kin or trees even .. treasure where they had once been and the light they now surely leave behind them ..

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Neville. The space is too big to ever fill. We are going to utilize the lowest part of the trunk and turn it into a garden table. On the plus side, there is light where there hasn’t been light:) Lots of lovely memories. I appreciate you.

Chris