Lin Lane Poet Rhyme

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July 7, 2023 ~ Choose a Line Contest ~ Sponsor: Joseph May

I Heard the Sighing Breeze

I heard what I thought were whispers in flight.
Soft murmurings like lyrics, that caused no fright.
It was similar to the humming drone of honey bees,
playing for me, "the silent song of the sighing breeze."

It was such a soft voice that resonated in my mind,
that I set out in a search, desperately hoping to find
the slightest wind that could murmur its sighs to me.
They were nearly inaudible, but not eerie or ghostly.

Leaves on ancient oaks were being stripped away.
Gusts blew with more force, making its branches sway.
What message did I not yet decipher from the breeze?
Was it meant for me, or for the bare limbs of trees?

Suddenly, a gentle calmness settled across the yard.
I didn't hear the breeze's song, though I tried very hard.
Woeful words it carried were not meant for my ears, 
but to assuage all the trees who wept wistful tears.

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Joseph May July 12, 2023 at 5:25 AM Very nicely penned Lin, Congrats on your win Lin Lane July 12, 2023 at 5:36 AM Thanks for the honor, Joseph.

Paula Goldsmith July 10, 2023 at 12:29 PM Congratulations on your win. A creative write/story with a pretty picture. I really enjoyed this one. Have a great day writing away..................... Lin Lane July 12, 2023 at 5:35 AM Your comments always make me smile. Thank you, Paula.

Jay Narain July 7, 2023 at 11:37 AM A different perspective on this topic. I like new creativity. Lin Lane July 7, 2023 at 12:36 PM Thank you so very much, Jay. I truly appreciate you as a new poet here, but I've read you elsewhere and was impressed with your writing.