The whisper of the wind through the dry and browning leaves
Sends a chorus of sweet music to the very heart of me
And in the softened silence, in the endless march of time
I hear the breeze speak secrets in a sad and shadowed rhyme
The autumn air is crisp and cool and warns of coming frost
And here I sit within the wood and ponder what was lost
The golds and reds and purple hues that beckon to my heart
Things of beauty, strong and true, with wisdom to impart
The birds sing softly of a time, so many years ago
When 'neath the branches where they perch a rope swung to and fro
A blood-stained rope of darker times, soaked in hatred cold
The end of some whose innocence was twisted and untold
The earth sighs softly, rememb'ring still, her precious little ones
And in the mist there lies a chill, warning times to come
Though all rejoice in cooling days and renewing, longer nights
Yet in the air a mem'ry grows of wrongs and terrored flights
And so I pause to listen to the voices in the chill
Sheltered by an old oak tree, by pasts unbroken still
And in the softened silence, in the endless march of time
I hear the breeze speak secrets in a sad and shadowed rhyme
Author notes
Let the memories of the past speak wisdom for the future.
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A contest entry
- Picture Inspired by azlyn.
399 points, ended September 20, 2007, 3 entries
Gold trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Comments
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Your voice is as fine as the words that you have penned
Blessings for you an yours
Robert
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Oh thank you so much!
A very kind compliment... wow, no one has looked at this in such a long time. I'm very glad you liked it, as old as it is. 
Thanks so much for the kind comment!
Blessed Be )O(
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Sister...
I was by your page and had to read this lovely poem once again!!! It is just the most beautiful tribute to those who were persucuted without provocation. Blessed be Sister of mine...I do hope all is well. I miss you so very much here.
Love and Blessed Peace~
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A joy to read and hear,with just a hint of somthing a little more sinister,works very well given the authors voice,a resounding well done from this reader/viewer.
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Amazing Beauty
Absolute Excellence....I adore each and every line..The imagery is splendid....
Thank you so much for sharing...Beautiful
Peace
~A~
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My sweet Sister Whisper...I watch this video and listen to your voice...as you speak such sweet and wondrous words...and time and time again, I am awe-struck. Covered with goose-bumps at the beauty of this creation. Forgive me this conclusion Love...but I do believe you are speaking not alone...but accompanied by the voices of our shadowed past...as they chant this verse along with you in reverent respect. How shall I ever thank you for the gift this write is to me? I cannot...for it is a treasure to my very soul.
Blessed...Blessed Be!!!
Love you so~
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My sweet sister, your words are treasures to my heart as well. Thank you for this most wonderous of comments. Many brightest blessings on you, dear one!
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I read this through quickly and I thought that it was a sweet autumn poem...then I read it again and watched the video and I realized that it is very deep and slightly sad. Just the fact that I had to read it multiple times makes this poem a joy.
Lovely!!
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Thanks so much!! I really appreciate your feedback, little sister.
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Aw... the video won't load for me.
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Awww!
That makes me sad. Dunno why it won't load if it loads for everyone else. I'm so sorry!
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euphoric,dilivery,very peacefull,yet also with its darker side.....wonderfull poem,well thought out ,intelligent wording,im very glad i listened i have been inspired by this{voices in the chill,hear the breeze speak secrets} superb
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Thank you very much for your comments, and for reading and listening. I am very glad you enjoyed it.
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Beautiful and inspiring! It feels like the weather feels now to me.
You really captured the beauty of nature and time in this. Nicely done.
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Thanks ever so much, my friend! I've added a video I spent half the day doing.
I hope it is satisfactory.
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My dear Sister...I have not the words to express the beauty of your wisdom and your kindly words! My very soul is blessed and touched deeply by this verse. And yes...let those past memories ever speak wisdom for the future.
Thanks you so much for this entry!
Blessed be~
Az
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Thank you, sweet sister, for your comments. I have now added a video I made for it. I do hope you like it! Blessed be!
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I am so excited to view this! Your video of the child's poem was the most amazing one I have seen...and your voice is like the touch of a Fae Child upon my soul! Brightest and warmest blessings Sister Fair!
Love~
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Thank you so much, sweet sister!
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