I Hear

A poem

 

I Hear

 

When the trees sing what matters is knowing.

That the trees are singing at all.

their gentle music ever out flowing

for those attuned to hear its call.

Although all children hear and sing along,

most adults have forgotten how

to listen to the trees and hear their song

They’re far too busy to allow

 themselves to be distracted by the trees

Their minds are fixed on other things

 and do not miss the melodies

The gentle breeze amongst the branches sings

It makes no difference at all

The trees still sing as they have always done

in summer,spring winter and fall.

I listen for the music of the trees

those sad but sometimes joyous harmonies.

 

10-Dec-08

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Reviews

[Helena]

Lovely poem Ivor. We need to be reminded from time to time "to stop and smell the daisies"
Oh how we forget and get distracted with this, that and the other. I hope that I shall
never stop listening for the music of the trees.

Wonderful take on Sal's phrase. Good luck in the contest!

PS glad you got the problem sorted out with posting!

[J.Black]

"hey're far too busy to allow
themselves to be distracted by the trees
Their minds are fixed on other things
and do not miss the melodies
The gentle breeze amongst the branches sings
It makes no difference at all
The trees still sing as they have always done
in summer,spring winter and fall.
I listen for the music of the trees
those sad but sometimes joyous harmonies."

Wow wonderful. I agree the trees do make a sound of their own and I do listen. Sometimes people miss the sounds of nature, but I'm always listening. I love nature. This was well written. Thanks for sharing.

[Nan]

I believe it is the wind that helps the trees to sing. Even so their song is like s humming
and listening ever so quietly, it can be heard. Your piece is a beautiful reminder for us
to do so.
thanks for sharing,

Nan

[Rockebah]

This is great. I too listen to the music of the trees. Sometimes we have to take time out from our hectic schedule and enjoy life.