Let the Wind Blow Through

Let the Wind Blow Through

My house is built of fragile sticks
Each window opened shows a different view
Clean or with a dusty film, yet held close
A skin of remembrance hidden deep
Different footprints in the sand

The wind blows through my head
Doors left wide open
Against the morning breeze
My thoughts drift like the frigates above
Gliding across a great expanse of blue

Rocks tossed by waves
litter the sandy beach of my mind
Each a nugget of surprising wisdom
To pick up and use as needed
or a piece of waste to step around

Sometimes it's hard to know which
Before it's too late
The need to slam the doors shut
Against the tempest inside
Swirling towards dark thoughts

Or open wide my heart
And receive the gifts contained within
That brings peace and happiness
Mine to make as I walk alone or as two
I let the wind blow through to clear the air
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Krutsinger Avatar
June 21, 2019 at 7:44 AM
"Rocks tossed by waves litter the sandy beach of my mind Each a nugget of surprising wisdom To pick up and use as needed or a piece of waste to step around" Perfect! Let the wind blow it all through to clear the air. Wow! A classic.
Rodrigues Avatar
June 7, 2019 at 9:58 PM
Excellent write!
Mcgee Avatar
June 7, 2019 at 11:09 PM
Thank you Kim.
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