Robin Song

the last of leaves have fluttered down
a dying carpet covers ground
where once the scented flowers grew

yet there on naked branches stirs
the twitching of a little bird
its stature small its being felt

it sings its winter song for me
perched high atop its melody
a nest is found within my heart

i listen to those soulful notes
that chirp forth from a tiny throat
that carry on the early air

a living creature how it lifts
the joy of nature brings a gift
this morning has a sunshine start

Reviews

[Buddhistboy73]

Robin song indeed....

Mother nature sure has her own way of showing us meaning eh.....

Theres a bush outside my window and there's a robin that lives there and I see it and smile to myself when I do.....

Thanks for sharing this heartfelt piece Chris.....:)

BB73

[Chris Shaw]

How lovely that you have your own robin BB73. Nature keeps me sane in the mad world we live in. Many thanks for stopping by.

Chris

[Kady R.]

Hiiii Chrissss!!!

Love this poem. Something about the birds isn’t there. They really make the day better with their delightful chirping. Thanks for sharing such a heartfelt poem of the birds or in this case the Robin.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Kady. Our avian friends sure know how to lift the spirits. I appreciate you stopping by. All good wishes.

Chris

[yorkie]

today as I looked out onto the back garden I saw a robin perch up on the fence . indeed your poem captures the beauty of this as I felt compelled to go outside to see it and listen.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you so much for stopping by to read this poem and leaving a nice review. Much appreciated. read moreThank you so much for stopping by to read this poem and leaving a nice review. Much appreciated.

Chris

[Relic]

I used to have many species of birds around my house in the mornings. Now, one of the last trees behind me has been taken down evicting birds and squirrels from their home. Your poem is beautifully written, Chris. It's what poetry is all about.

[Chris Shaw]

Many thanks Tim for your thoughts. Sending you best wishes for the new year. Hope 2026 is a good one.

Chris

[Relic]

I hope the same for you, Chris. :)

[Lorry]

Until i read this Chris i hadn't noticed but I haven't seen any robins thus far this year and they used to be regular visitors to my neck of the woods, pardon the pun.
Now im gonna have to put my investigation hat on and find out why, which will no doubt end in bad news, but mores for the poor robins. Unless of course the rumours are true and I do indeed smell! 😀
They used to always brightening my day with their minuscule size still thriving against a bigger and crueller world.
I know there is food that you can put out to tempt them your way, so I'll go google that to remind myself what I did but shouldn't have forgot.
Festive blessings on you and yours and hopefully less awful weather for you too, unless you're one of those weird is who likes snow! 😀

[Chris Shaw]

What no robins? How sad Lorry. Sending you Christmas greetings from the south. I have been having a bit of a break while the outside world takes over. I know New Year is more a celebration for you. All the best to you and Katie in the days ahead. Keep well and happy.

Chris

[Lorry]

And to yourself Chris. 😀

[Curly Grace]

Such a gentle, uplifting piece. I love how the robin becomes a spark of warmth in the cold morning, a tiny voice carrying so much joy. This one really brightened my day

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Sarah. Pleased you enjoyed my efforts. Sending you Christmas greetings from the UK. All the best.

Chris

[Thomas W Case]

Beautiful. The ending stayed with me.

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you Thomas. Sending you Christmas greetings from the UK. All the very best.

Chris

[Betty Hermelee]

A beautiful tribute to some of my favorite winter birds that still come to our feeder, chirping away... I could stare at them all day.... they certainly brighten up a day for me..." A dying carpet covers the ground"... well said Chris... hope you are well and busy with the holiday season!
Warmly, B

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you dear Betty. Sending Christmas greetings to you and yours. Hope very much you are coping ok with your hubby’s health issues. Wishing you happiness and warmth. All the very best.

Chris

[Betty Hermelee]

Things are looking up! Happy Holiday to you and yours!
Warmly, B

[Neville]

This little nugget has the gold star, Chris Shaw hallmark running write the way through it .. my first read since returning to these shores and very much to my liking, indeed thoroughly enjoyed .. Neville 💜

[Chris Shaw]

Lovely to hear from you on your return to the UK Neville. I hope you both had a super adventure. I have been having a bit of a break as the outside world takes over. Eagerly waiting new poems from you. I hope very much your health is improving. Mine could be better too. Sending you and yours all good wishes for Christmas. Have a lovely time. I hope you get the opportunity to see Astrid. Christmas is great when you have young children around.

Chris 🍷🎄💜x

[Neville]

My absolute pleasure our Chris .. 💜🍷🎄👍x

p.s. IWBITS

[Chris Shaw]

Acronyms - not my strong point, I am pondering :)) 💜

[Coyote Poetry]

I love the birds too. I have two bird feeders. Every morning. They sing me a morning song. I had to get a second feeder. The small birds create a gang. Now the larger birds can eat too. A lovely poem dear Chris. I hope you are doing well and staying warm.
Coyote

[Chris Shaw]

Thank you dear Coyote. Our avian friends can certainly bring some balance into our day. I have been having a bit of a break but I am sending you and yours greetings for Christmas from the uk. Keep well and happy dear poet.

Chris