Shade

the sunlight in my garden
blinked and switched off cold
what happened to those leaves of birch
that flaunted all that gold
cast they are in shadow lands
and thankful for the rest
too much attention doesn’t pay
for that I can attest

Reviews

[Lorry]

Yes Chris, I concur!
I was only just this minute thinking I might fancy a walk through the nature trails and was in the process of filling a flask, before asking Katie if she fancied joining me, when I looked round, expecting to see streams of sunlight peeking through clouds, but was instead met with portents of gloom!
I'm still going though. Just need to remember to wear waterproofs, which is a sure way of rebrightening any day and leaving me sweating like a sweaty thing on national be more sweaty than usual day! 😊

[Chris Shaw]

Those pesky clouds Lorry. They do have a habit of blotting out the sunlight and spoiling things. Hope you and Katie are well. All the best and a big thank you fir stopping by.

Chris

[Lorry]

I am, she is and you're welcome 😊

[Chris Shaw]

All good news 🙂

[red93]

Slowly the year is turning, and we are heading into darktime again. Beautifully evoked Chris, in gold silver and bronze. John Keats' favourite Season, though Lord knows he saw far too few Autumns in his own short life. Excellent ✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Tony. Sadly you are right. Keats didn’t get his fair share of autumns and yet he still left a wonderful legacy for poetry lovers. Have a great Tuesday.

Chris

[red93]

✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️

[Maximus]

Beautiful Shades Of Beautiful Poem with excellent writing skills and deep effective message.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thank yous Maximus. I appreciate your encouraging review. Pleased you stopped by. All the best.

Chris

[DIVYA]

Perhaps, the Birch leaves are resting and replenishing for the next season of gold. So noble and stoic in following the order of Nature, the march of the seasons. You express the somber mood so beautifully, dear Chris. I loved your rhyming too. A special poem for a special time of the year. So reminiscent of our own tenacity in testing times.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks DIVYA for sharing your thoughts on this little poem. Always such a pleasure having a visit from you. 🌺

Chris

[Vol]

Chris,
Perfect description of the dying of the light...
Everybody loves Autumn, "All the colors, it's so pretty!" Yeah for about four days, then it's dead, empty trees till spring... My least favorite season, it remindes me of how old I am, I've got my back and the mirror to do that.

[Chris Shaw]

Thanks Vol and for the chuckle. I love the colours of autumn, but that’s as far as it goes. My least favourite season. All the best.

Chris

[J.J. NIGHTINGALE]

MY FAVORITE TIME OF YEAR... LOVE THIS POEM..

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you JJ for your kind read. All the best.

Chris

[J.J. NIGHTINGALE]

LOL..SORRY HAD TO STAND UP FOR FALL...SOUNDS ODD ..LOL.. YOU ARE A GREAT WRITER..

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you my friend ;)

[Betty Hermelee]

We need the sun to paint our trees in colors of autumn leaves and. When we only get shade the colorful leaves will certainly fade…..a lovely poem Chis,
Such soft and wavy words….you have the magic touch!
Warmly, B

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you dear Betty for your thoughtful review. Trying to get my energy levels back after COVID. Knocked me out it did.Will visit you very soon.

Chris

[Betty Hermelee]

Hi Chris
So sorry you got Covid, I had a mild case and had 5 vaccinations... leaving for Eastern Europe tomorrow so no rush to read my stuff!!! take good care
Warmly, B

[Chris Shaw]

Have a lovely break Betty:) I had all my vacs and boosters!! Still got a nasty shock.

[NormaZ]

Even though the sun is growing cold and the birch trees are shedding their leaves, this still feels like a hopeful beautiful poem.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you dear Norma for a lovely review. All the best.

Chris

[Ken e Bujold]

title caught my attention. played on shadows, ghosts, which in a way is also the subject of your little gem.
what happened to those leaves of birch

ken

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Ken. Will pay you a visit very soon. It has taken three weeks for me to recover from COVID. I have much catching up to do.

Chris

[Ken e Bujold]

oh my. hope the recovery is short. Your note is a reminder to me, to get my booster before i head off for a month
take care friend
ken

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Ken. There’s still much of it about. I managed to avoid it until recently. My husband tested positive too, but stayed well throughout. Strange how it affects people differently. You take care too.

[keith]

' ... leaves of birch
that flaunted all that gold'
reds yellows orange and even brown delight our inner artist (if only i could paint as i would like)
as usual chris your words most often draw me in like moth to flame without the crash & burn
always a thought provoking and pleasure to read another of your fine writes ... thanks

[Chris Shaw]

Hello Keith. Long time no see. How lovely to have such a warm review from you. Hope all is good in your world. All the best.

Chris

[keith]

yea spring & summer is my busy times of the year
i forget self reliance is an expensive and timely ordeal
but sooooo worth the price!
best to you on the other side!

[Arundass TP]

Beautiful lines. Interesting poem.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Arundass fur your kind review. All the best.

Chris

[Farjana Shah Chaity]

a beautiful message about the value of rest and simplicity in contrast to constant attention and brightness.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you dear Chaity for your insightful review. Pleased you stopped by.

Chris