All Things Considered

i do not know

if bamboo wind chimes

ward off evil spirits

maybe they do

.

or whether they entice

souls of the departed

to revisit their loved ones

all things considered

.

but as i sit in this garden

with a light breeze blowing

on a true blue sky day

in blistering heat

i hear music

.

there is something so

satisfying in the gentleness

of that subtle hollow sound

of canes clacking softly

while suspended from a

beam on our deck

.

close your weary lids 

take a long deep breath

be still and hear nature's notes

her unique playful

composing

.

imagine being in Bali

barefoot and fancy free

beside the mountains

far, far away where all

concerns are going, going,

gone

.

wind stirs in strands

of uncombed holiday hair

not a care in the world

drift in thought flight

all is well, all is peace

.

 

 

Reviews

[John the Baptist]

It sounds as though you have developed your own meditation method here. Of course, there is no way to control the weather, but the elements of meditation are there. The frantic surface mind is calmed by the sound of the chimes, the eyes close and a deep breath imposes a stillness of the mind. The imagination creates a peaceful scene, and all concerns of the conscious mind are gone. If you can do this for 20 minutes at a time every day, your stress level will plummet.

[Chris Shaw]

I find it easy to meditate in the outdoors particularly when the weather is at its best. I need a bit more practice at other times, but know full well the benefits that can be had. Try harder she sats. Thank you John akwats fir your visits and your wisdom. They are appreciated.

Chris

[Poetic Beauty]

Sounds like a beautiful relaxing time; listening to the bamboo wind chimes

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you PB. This poem was written a while back , round about the same time of year. Yes, bamboo wind chimes are relaxing to listen to and they can certainly make your mind drift. Thank you so much for your visit. Be sure to have a happy weekend.

Chris

[Lydia Shutter]

Such a wonderful write, Chris....like a mantra for stress free times. The images you create here are so soothing. Bamboo wind chimes are great. I enjoyed this write. Lydi**

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you dear Lydi**. Bamboo wind chimes are so soothing. Love them. Hope all is well in your world. Keep safe.

Chris

[lightsong]

OMG!!! I was drawn immediately by the first lines, You took my breath and it never back... marvelous outstanding one dear Chris, another fine piece from your magical spiritual pen.Thank You for featuring it so I am able to read it.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks lightsong for your lovely review. Pleased you enjoyed this poem.

Chris

[lightsong]

so welcome You are dear Chris, your poem is a real gem.

[Chris Shaw]

Aw, you are a sweetheart. Be sure to have a lovely day :)

[lightsong]

I will, be sure to have a lovely one too :)

[Melinda McQueen]

I enjoyed this read. It took me some place nice.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Melinda. I appreciate your visit. All good wishes.

Chris

[DavD]

I try and write as best that I can. Frequently. I do it all the time.

You're a much better writer than I am. You just, do it better than me.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Dave. I am pleased you appreciate my efforts. I have to work at it. It isn't easy. All the best.

Chris

[Dreamer sima]

What a serene decorative scene you have created here. Soothing tune of wind chimes and closed eye can take us another place, another level... Where only peace prevails! Musicality is heaven and wind chimes are perfect in this regard. Reading your beautiful poem I swayed my wind chimes attached to hallhallway to hear it's soothing tune. . . Thank you for sharing

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you dear Sima. Wind chimes are soothing and calming, particularly the bamboo kind, full of Eastern promise. A little bit of meditation goes a long way especially in the challenging times we find ourselves in. An imagination helps too. Have a lovely day my young friend.

Chris

[Dreamer sima]

Wish you a beautiful day ahead... 🌺🌻

[Chris Shaw]

You too dear poet :)

[Robert Trakofler]

I love the sounds of wind chimes I have a bamboo stork hanging right outside my window next to my writing desk:) what a pleasant melody you painted in these words I can see your holiday hair flying with the breeze!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Bunny so much. I have just this minute paid you a visit too. Pleased you enjoyed the read.

Chris

[red93]

Nice one Chris and good to see / hear you are getting with the Far East influences - they certainly have a lot to teach the West.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you red93. You are certainly right about Eastern influences. Pleased you enjoyed the read. All good things :)

Chris

[mattavelli]

Hello, Christine! :)
Reading this was like a vacation. I felt some stillness. I could hear the hollow bamboo; they don't clang like metal chimes I usually hear. Thanks for sharing.

[Chris Shaw]

I thank you for checking in mattavelli. Pleased I was able to offer you a few moments of vacation. All the best to you.

Chris