Rise and Shine

in the throes
of January shadows
admire the simplicity
of a blackbird perched
on a limb of silver birch

a songbird whose
sweet notes pour forth
from its tiny fragile throat
to greet my morning

where brushwood twigs
suspended in fine tangles
sweep the sunshine air
bedraggled like bedroom hair
night time beguiling

has made early hours
lighter and brighter
my window eyes smiling

Reviews

[Samuel Dickens]

There's something about a bird's song that lifts us up, whether in bed or not. Like you, I'm sometimes blessed with a little wakeup call outside my window. A sweet and honest poem that makes smile, dear Chris.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you dear Sam for your lovely review. Apologies for my late response. I haven’t been spending much time on poetry recently. Hope you are well and happy.

Chris

[Sami Khalil]

Cause and effect when we open our eyes and see those Avian friends brighten up our mornings and carries those songs in our minds.
A lovely scene and poem.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you dear Sami. I appreciate your kind thoughts. Hope all is good in your world.

Chris

[Sami Khalil]

All is good and dandy. You are welcome muchly.

[Leemah]

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[Chris Shaw]

Thank you for calling on my work I appreciate that. Good luck in your quest for your own artwork. Currently not in my plans. All good wishes.

Chris

[Buddhistboy73]

An interesting and emotive write here my WC friend..:)

The scene is evocative of nature's beauty and the simple pleasure that can be found in life...
the simplicity of the blackbird on a cold January morning which made your window eyes smile...

Great write....

Feel free to stop by my poems and share some thoughts...

BB73

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much for your thoughts. I haven’t been very active on WC lately, but will be sure to drop by and read your work. I appreciate your encouragement.

Chris

[A.H.]

so nice to read this, almost like a song. beautifully imagery, feels good. thanks Chris.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you my friend for stopping by. I appreciate your thoughts.

Chris

[Michael Sun Bear]

Oh Chris, a poem as sweet as birdsong. Birds are special to me, and your poem is special to me!

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Michael for your lovely and uplifting review. So pleased you enjoyed my poem. All the best.

Chris

[Martiya Daman]

Oh, yes. It was completely a time for joy when it was early morning. When I would wake up before school or on Saturday mornings (Probably 5 or 6 am, It was normal for me), I would take it as a blessing and read my books. I would also brush quickly and get a biscuit from the biscuit box. Overall, it's relatable and lovely. I loved enjoying birds chirping and when it rained, it was better.

[Chris Shaw]

Another lovely review from you Martiya. So pleased you found the words relatable. Many thanks dear poet.

Chris

[Writergurl]

Ah, I love this, especially that last stanza, such a beautiful write.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you writergurl. I appreciate you.

Chris

[John the Baptist]

Chris, you do nature poetry so well. In my case, I probably wouldn't be able to be aware of a crow or any other kind of bird until after my first cup of coffee.

[Chris Shaw]

Thanks for the smile and the compliment John. I don’t touch the stuff but I live with coffee addicts and know what you mean.

Chris