Murmur of the Wind

she feels cold, chilled,
as though an icy frost
has blanketed her..

it is mid summer
the sun is scorching
vibrant hues of orange..

yet she feels numb
her pain is not visible
to the naked eye..

she is silent, without words
all she hears is her own murmur
unaudible sounds; they frighten her..

the flapping wings of a crow
startle her, it's massive black wings
seemingly come straight at her..

the lull of the waves soothes her
she feels safe, cocooned, mesmerized
by the vastness of the sparkling ocean..

it is at this moment
she feels a strength from within
a murmur in her soul speaking to her..

guiding her, comforting her
letting her know she is not alone
as the wind sings a melodic tune..

she feels a comfort she thought long lost, 
never to be felt again
while the murmur of the wind sings to her..

as the chill slowly subsides 
a flock of snow white geese 
dance gracefully in the rays of the sun..

she feels a warmth from within
as she giggles at the tickling
of the sand squishing between her toes..

where darkness once lived
she now sees a glimmer of light
from the sky, ocean and murmur of the wind..

she laughs and gleefully shouts
"i will be ok", i am but a mere speck of sand
tenderly guided by; the murmur of the wind.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2006



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Date: 4/14/2017 1:58:00 PM
How beautiful your words sound, Lynn! You and nature have such a noticeable relationship, not only in this poem, but also in in several others. Also noticeable is how you nearly always manage to toss your troubles over your shoulder, while gaining confidence to look ahead with hope and trust. #7 Regards // paul
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Date: 4/2/2017 7:02:00 PM
Absolutely beautiful Lynn!:) Such a sweet murmur is this piece!...have great week!
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Date: 3/28/2017 12:04:00 PM
I enjoyed this hopeful piece. Hugs Rick.
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Date: 9/7/2016 7:47:00 PM
Another lovely write Lynn, suggestion, whether it is a write about a personal experience or not, if you write in the first person your poem will be much more relatable and have more impact on your readers.
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Date: 8/22/2016 11:03:00 AM
Hi Lynn, this is an excellent write once again. A well thought out and well written piece from your pen. Yes that wind may well take us where we have to be. This has such a wonderful flow and the images just sing out drom the screen. You have painted such a wonderful canvas. As you read you just feel like walking through the canvas, giving you a hug and saying, "Everything will turn out well now." The reality shines through. This has to be a seven and a fave Lynn. Hugs....Mike. XX
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Date: 7/16/2009 2:52:00 PM
Lynn Marie, are you hiding out with Tamiviolet? Please stop by and see at the Soup. There have beensome changes. Bring a poem or two along. Love, Carol
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