Of Things that Ride Upon the Wind
Go and listen to the wind,
Hear the places it has been.
Close your eyes and let it trace,
It’s years of stories on your face.
For it will tell from whence it came,
And where it shall return again.
But to truly understand,
One must journey to it’s land.
Perched upon the tips of trees,
The wind can show itself with ease.
Watch the waves of passion rise,
Along the pines that line the sky.
Feel the power, ride the wind,
Release the fear that’s trapped within.
Catch a ripple in the sky,
Allow it’s singing deep inside.
Oh the songs the wind can sing,
And oh what joy the music brings.
The forest echoes back each chord,
Above it’s voice the eagles soar.
The blustery music fills the ears,
Till it becomes all that one hears.
Poets and dreamers all have known,
The music that the wind has shown.
But those who’ve taken to the sky,
Upon its wings have learned to fly.
~*~
In the chaos of my mind, I’d forgotten that I have acres of writings that I can post in my dry periods. Here is a poem I wrote during my college years, inspired by TREE SURFING! How appropriate. Incidentally I’ve noticed that my site ranks quite high in Goggle when one searches for the term “Tree Surfing”; that’s just cool. I love the internet.
I wouldn’t say that is an example of my best poetic work, but it seemed rather appropriate. I’ll eventually post some higher quality works later, unless the internet crowd starts throwing virtual vegetables, then I’ll go back to the notepad for something different.
By the way, feel free to comment on any of my writings here, even the older posts. I will always try to respond to your comments personally. I’m always interested in what my audience loves and/or hates. I’ll try to give you more of what you like and less of what you don’t.
I usually don’t care much for poetry but I can honestly say this is very good! It’s very,…. alive.
Comment by tj — August 16, 2005 @ 5:20 pm
Thanks I’m glad that you enjoyed it.
Comment by Administrator — August 16, 2005 @ 7:08 pm
nice poem
Okay, on to more serious matters. It’s the “internets” and I hear there are rumors.
Heh, seriously enjoy your writing.
–Stew
Comment by Stew — August 17, 2005 @ 3:30 am
Lovely imagery. Lovely thoughts. Far more than interesting. Lovely.
Comment by Lizsun — August 21, 2005 @ 1:22 am
Thanks again to those that commented. I really appreciate the encouragement.
Comment by Administrator — August 22, 2005 @ 8:06 am