Head Shaker, Soul Maker

I believe that there is a subtle magnetism in nature, which, if we unconsciously yield to it, will direct us aright. - Thoreau

tall, steel trees sway proud

bronze tide washes in to play

here and gone to stay

blown away

everyday

scaling walls

in hallowed halls

stealth, cumulous cloud

songs never too loud

Author's Note

"A thrumming of piano-strings beyond the gardens and through the elms. At length the melody steals into my being. I know not when it began to occupy me. By some fortunate coincidence of thought or circumstance I am attuned to the universe, I am fitted to hear, my being moves in a sphere of melody, my fancy and imagination are excited to an inconceivable degree. This is no longer the dull earth on which I stood." - Thoreau

Reviews

[Davidgeo]

The Schuman Resonance is a constant, fundamental sound frequency of 7.83 Hz that the earth emits at all times. It's not audible to humans but it certainly is there and it would seem that something like that has always been here. It's the "sound" of the crust interacting with the mantle and the mantle interacting with the outer core and the outer core interacting with the inner core... it's a symphony that has been playing for about 4 billion years. This might have been off topic, sorry about that.

[Pete]

interesting, you've taught me something. we sure can feel and hear the earth quake though!

[Kelly Scheppers]

To be attuned with nature is life amplified. The emphasis of your lines couldn't ring more true, Pete. What a fabulous read!

[Betty Hermelee]

Dear Pete: Love this Brevity poem! so much nature and its quiet and it's rumbling sounds when trees sway to the oncoming winds...but not disturbing, just like a symphony....where your heart flutters with the music and your ears take it all in!! The clouds might even dance!
Warmly, B

[Pete]

sounds good to me. can't go wrong with it. sorry for the late acknowledgement b. hope you enjoy your summer!

[Betty Hermelee]

Trying to and of course my pleasure to read your writing!!!😊🌷
Warmly B

[Pete]

summer is roaring in. gonna be about 100° for a few days where i am - ugh.

[Betty Hermelee]

i’m in NYC and it a terrible heat wave… my granddaughter is gettin married tomorrow and it’s supposed to be 99 degrees , most of it is inside!😊

[Pete]

keep cool and congrats to your granddaughter b.

[John the Baptist]

No, their songs are never too loud. That is the reason they can soothe one. I have in recent years learned to give more attention to the trees and clouds. They are an oasis amidst the traffic (But do remember to keep your eye on the road, too.).

[Pete]

nature sure is magnificent. taking the time to admire it gives glory to god. thoreau and the transcendentalists believed that god
"transcends" (that is speaks to us and dwells with us through nature).