A Page Is Turned, Another Morn

from bleakest night comes brightest day

when rays of sun break through at dawn

when song birds stir the saddest hearts

a page is turned another morn

dear Gaia i am full of praise

for you who soothes each weary soul

for you who toils to ease where life

has left the spirit less than whole

inspire in all a sense of calm

apply with love your healing balm

Reviews

[Annette Pisano-Higley]

“from bleakest night comes brightest day
when rays of sun break through at dawn”
Beautifully penned lines dearest Chris. Your words float upon the day as a graceful prayer to Gaia, an extolling of her comfort to man, each morning renewed. Great message, imagery, metaphor, rhyme, cadence, alliteration… Master Class write my friend!

[Chris Shaw]

Your review is warming on another really cold day here Annette. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and your encouraging words.

Chris

[Dave]

You invoke the sense of hope and happiness that we all look for. You tell us that though things may be bleak, there is a brighter, sunnier tomorrow coming. Down as we are now, we will be comforted.

Just what we all need now, Chris, the hope of better things to come.
Take care - Dave

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Dave. Life is tough for many and the virus has certainly got a grip over here. I have to keep reminding myself that we have many blessings even though the days are dark. Spring is just round the corner and the vaccine roll out is going well. A fight against time. Sending you all good wishes.

Chris

[Dave]

Same to you. So far, we have been blessed. I'm especially concerned for my wife, she has a very weakened immune system, but she hasn't had any difficulties. Thale care - Dave

[Chris Shaw]

Keep her safe and hopefully she will be given the chance of a vaccine soon. My mum had hers yesterday. I am feeling a little relieved.

[Dave]

Thank you for your wishes, Millie though is reluctant to get the vaccine when given the chance. She is allergic to penicillin and isn't sure of what kind of reaction she might have with the vaccine. We'll have to wait and see. Take care - Dave

[barleygirl]

I love that the loving thoughts in your poem extend to everyone else as much as to oneself. As we grow older & it gets harder to drag ourselves into a new day, people get self-absorbed in their misery. But looking beyond ourselves, seeing what challenges others face, is a sure way to cure whining! (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Margie, I have to keep reminding myself that we have many blessings. When misery and death abound, it is good to know that you aren't the only one. Many, many families all over the world are going through immense grief at the moment. The least I can do is try my best to write an uplifting poem, that someone else might relate to. Thank you always for your visits.

Chris

Chris

[Stella Armour]

The natural world is self sustaining and healing, each new dawn is a new beginning , each new beginning has hope; just like a new page turned in your lovely uplifting poem Chris.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Stella for your encouraging comments. Pleased you found the read uplifting. All good wishes and thank goodness spring is within sight. Hyacinths showing pretty pink on my deck table. Lovely they are.

Chris

[Stella Armour]

Yes, all is not doom and gloom .... the circle of life keeps turning :)