Revival

(for my friends)

may your days be brimful of joy

overflowing with spring's happiness

as lambs frolic in greenest farm fields

decked with dawn's first dew droplets

while each bud on bending branch

waits to burst into blissful blossom

where blackbirds greet you in a

chorus of contented hopefulness

and brook's waters gurgle over old

granite stones now worn smoother

permit the sapphire sky to swallow

those bluest mood troubles away

so rays of warm sunshine can heal

any harmful doings done to you

while niggling aches and pains

swirl swiftly down yesterday's drain

breathe in slowly exhale calm

restore equilibrium, banish all pain

Reviews

[Arthur Henn]

I meditation for the soul. A song for the heart. I love spring season-My favorite next to autumn. The very beginnings of the birth. The birth of a new leaf. A flower. The bird’s song. And then the young baby chirps of a new generation.

And yes! A new REVIVAL...

Chris. Thank You! Happy Easter

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Arthur, many thanks for another visit. Many of my poems contain reference to mother nature. I am a huge fan. Delighted at your review. All the best.

Chris

[Dylan Macadham]

A feel-better poem that refreshes, inspires and, oh yes, makes me feel better!
"while niggling aches and pains,
swirl swiftly down yesterday's drain,"
is a gem, sweet as April's rain :))

[Chris Shaw]

Hello Dylan. Hope you have had a good weekend. Pleased this poem makes you feel better. I wrote it on the cusp of last spring. How I wish spring was that near now. Many thanks for your lovely review.

Chris

[PamiAnde]

Lovin' the lovely alliteration. Feelin' & seein' the glorious day. Your poem makes me smile softly, breathe deeply. Thanks Christine!

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks PamiAnde for your thoughtful encouragement. All the best to you.

Chris

[h d e rushin]

there was a woodpecker in the tree behind my mothers house. I didn't see her, but heard her familiar rat-a-tat and recognized it from the many cartoons i've watched.lol/ We have so much to cleanse ourselves of and from. So, at your poetic suggestion, i've started my days with a large glass of water and a seat somewhere in the sun. Then a big exhale from the ugly and the irritating circumstances of 2020-2021.. An uplifting poem is what the world needs most of all.... beautifully written....dana

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Dana, thank you for your lovely share. Loved hearing about your woodpecker. I can remember many cartoons about woody woodpecker that brought a smile to my face. The last year has been awful worldwide. I find nature calms me when I get stressed. Just a few minutes can make a great deal of difference and concentrates the mind on less crap. We can also learn so much from observing the natural world abd tge sun's energy akwats gives me a boost. Take care.

Chris

[Ankita Dwivedi]

Nothing heals like nature does . If we let ourselves be consumed by wonders of nature , if we open ourselves to that beauty , we can truly in your words , restore equilibrium and banish all pain . This piece was a little more beautiful that 'very' . keep safe and well :)
with love , Ankita

[Chris Shaw]

Dear Ankita, lovely to have you pay a visit and leave such a lovely review. Hope all is well with you. Much love

Chris

[Ankita Dwivedi]

most welcome , dear chris .I love to visit your page , i was busy in my writing my 1st poetry book , which i am very nervous about . ✨✨
https://www.amazon.in/dp/B091D2VFLH
here's the link , an ebook . it would be an honor to have a poet as brilliant as yourself to let me know where i need to improve . Keep smiling , keep shining .

[Chris Shaw]

Well done you. I will have to take a peep :)

[Ankita Dwivedi]

most greatful

[Remanence]

Such a difference in this view of peace and rebirth compared to that of those who do not value nature's finest gifts, nor even afford them a second look.
We have a red-wing blackbird male who returns to us every year for six months to raise a song and a brood. We enjoy him so much and we were glad to see your mention of the "blackbird chorus" and that your work is "out there" for the enjoyment of others who relate foremost to nature. Thank you Chris!

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Watercress for your uplifting review and for sharing your red winged blackbird with me. I do love nature so much, it teaches us many things. All the best.

Chris

[Remanence]

Chris, your love of Nature is reciprocal:

Nature chooses you
to see and communicate
Her own expression.

..and you do that rather well. :) Thank you!

[Lydia Shutter]

Ahhhh, like a mantra sending us to nirvana! What idyllic thoughts filled with rich imagery, Chris. The warmth of the sun does heal and the beauty of nature is always a great balm for the soul. So very lovely, Chris. Lydi**

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you dear Lydi** for your thoughtful response and visit. All good wishes from this side of the pond. Keep safe and well.

Chris

[Dave]

Surely Spring has sprung for you and I'm glad. Trees growing greener and greener with their buds waiting to sprout. I love how you pick up on all those things that make our anticipation of Spring so enjoyable. Gone at last the doleful days of winter and hopefully too, gone are the dreds of Covid. I get my second shot Monday. I hope that you and yours are getting them.
Take care - Dave

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Dave for this lovely review. Yes, waiting for a second shot. Pleased your second is imminent. Have a wonderful Easter my friend.

Chris

[Dave]

You too.
Take care - Dave

[Vertigo Cat1111]

A gentle, calming, beautiful poem. I can see how good this would be to read while feeling upset or anxious- it reminds you of all the good, beautiful nature right outside your window if you just look out there. The rhyming is done brilliantly. Reading this really does revive and refresh you, exciting you for the warm days and Vitamin D to come! The positivity reminds of 'Here Comes The Sun', it's uplifting in that same way. But it really is it's own, beautiful classic piece of art.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much for that lovely review. All good wishes.

Chris