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This poem was written over 50 years ago.  It still describes how I strive to live my life.

I reach out For the icy, dulling numbness Of whipping winter winds For the frozen laughter Of ice packed play by snow-capped kids I reach out For the green, fresh spring grass And the blooming of path side flowers For the chirps of birds In baby budding trees I reach out For the penetrating summer sun And its fiery furnace of light For the lazy dogs and the cool breeze In summer shades I reach out For the autumn colors Of lovely leaves ending their lives For the hum of gentle animals Working toward the winter I reach out For all of life and what it brings For its substance, its character Its emotions, its feelings. And reaching for them For the known and unknown Works of God and all his beauty I step lightly on this earth As one man bound to duty

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Date: 5/28/2022 9:17:00 AM
Wonderfully descriptive and smooth even flow with meaning in each stanza.
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Andy Chunn
Date: 5/29/2022 3:00:00 PM
Thank you James. I appreciate your taking time to read my poem. I look forward to reading you work soon..
Date: 5/19/2022 3:27:00 PM
Dear Andy, I love this poem and the beautiful images which come from simple language of a skilled poet. It is a fav+ for me. Carol Louise
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Andy Chunn
Date: 5/19/2022 7:30:00 PM
Thank you so much for your positive feedback. This poem is an oldie but the message is universal and lasting.
Date: 5/18/2022 4:28:00 PM
Lovely message, so nicely written!
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Andy Chunn
Date: 5/19/2022 8:43:00 AM
Thank you for reading my poem. I appreciate your comments. Wishing you the best.
Date: 5/18/2022 3:38:00 PM
How beautifully you expressed your connection with the four seasons. Written 50 years ago is amazing as it is so apt for today.
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Andy Chunn
Date: 5/18/2022 9:19:00 PM
Thanks for your feedback. I feel some youthful arrogance when I read it today....but the seasonal summary was solid. Thanks again!
Date: 5/18/2022 3:34:00 PM
This reaches my soul.please enjoy and comment on my poems too please.nevertheless and sleazy sally are winners.peace .
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Andy Chunn
Date: 5/18/2022 9:20:00 PM
Thanks Daniel.....I will read some of your work. Thank you for your time and comments.
Date: 3/22/2022 5:27:00 PM
Andy, this is amazing. wow, 50 years ago I had maybe written two poems in my whole life by then!! FAVE
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Andy Chunn
Date: 3/23/2022 12:43:00 PM
Well, it really just means that I'm getting old. As sad as that is, it's better than the alternative! Thank you.
Date: 3/15/2022 8:36:00 PM
Wow! This is amazing Andy. You have revealed you have always had the soul of a poet. I read your bio. It is very nice to meet you. I look forward to reading more of your poetry. Aloha, Connie
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Andy Chunn
Date: 3/16/2022 7:28:00 PM
Thank you Connie for taking the time to read my poem. I appreciate your comments. I look forward to reading your work as well. Take care.

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