The Sound of the Prairies

wheat at its finest.
      long before the cut of blade
and grinding of teeth –

it sings through clear wind –
      rolling waves, soft in their hush
raising old ones souls,

ingraining lifetimes
     upon the wanderer’s skin –
raising hairs on necks –

recognizing sound
      as it is meant to be heard –
wheat is heeded wind.

always, wheat whispers   
     hush…(the heart of prairie grass)
through the mouth of wind.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Higgins Avatar
May 21, 2009 at 12:52 PM
That comment was sick....only you would ride with that poem...you got it..i knew you would...don't push me cause I'm close to the edge..i'm trying not lose my head.....LOL......Kristin...feeling you.
Jordan Avatar
May 20, 2009 at 12:54 PM
Kristin - Congratulations on placing in Raul’s, “The Sounds of Nature Contest” God Bless, MJ
Lopez Avatar
May 17, 2009 at 2:55 PM
I relate to this, nice work and concrats on your placement in Raul's contest.
Hudson Avatar
May 15, 2009 at 2:55 PM
I love this! Congratulations on your win!-AA
Mckenzie Avatar
May 15, 2009 at 12:56 PM
Kristin Congratulations on your win! Laura :)
Curcio Avatar
May 15, 2009 at 10:02 AM
This is exquisite! You've really captured the sound of wheat and the prairie for this city girl. Congrats on your win
Townsend Avatar
May 15, 2009 at 9:00 AM
Wheat+wind+whispers+music=Magic! Great writing! Congratulations on the Honorable Mention... a beautiful piece touching the heart of this Kansas Girl!! Smiles from Lolita
Strand Avatar
May 15, 2009 at 8:29 AM
Congrats on your success in Raul's contest KristinRgds Brian
Richards Avatar
May 15, 2009 at 6:14 AM
Such a peaceful sound this puts in one's hectic world.....a lovely poem, Kristin. Congratulations on this wonderful poem placing in Raul's contest!~ Love Carrie xoxox
Winter Avatar
May 15, 2009 at 5:42 AM
I dreamt about the prairies last night. Warmest congrats Kristin on your win in Raul's contest! Too beautiful! Way to go! Love, Shar
Moreno Avatar
May 15, 2009 at 2:16 AM
Kristin, congrats for placing in my contest...Raul
Devonshire Avatar
April 28, 2009 at 9:19 PM
This is a masterpiece, Kristin. Every image, every sound (whispering wheat) comes to life. Truly outstanding!
Chamma Avatar
April 25, 2009 at 5:58 AM
A wonderful write Kristin...It captures the sensation and imagery with I can say...Perfection... P.S. ( My novel is going great...I haven't been writing a lot though ..School pressure is annoying! But I hope I finish it quickly and get the chance to publish) Thank you for asking =) Always, Farah
Austin Avatar
April 23, 2009 at 7:51 AM
A lovely, sensitive song, Kristin, filled with sound and nostalgia, and a certain golden touch. I love this one. You are so great! Love, daver
Strand Avatar
April 21, 2009 at 2:17 AM
Thank you for your welcome blog comments Kristin.Rgds Brian.What a grea Mum you are...keep it tha way
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April 19, 2009 at 4:47 PM
Beautiful poem with a wonderful use of imagery. Best wishes in the contest. I feel bad for all you family with the water problems. Our home has remained dry. Others in the area haven't been so luck. Thank you for your concern and for your kind comments. Keep up the good writing. Have a wonderful week. Karen
Rhinem Avatar
April 17, 2009 at 9:52 AM
...."Your Priceless Souls" beliefs in reincarnation perhaps!?!?:):)~And I love "Your" opening stanza here~for it seems a statement of the purities of a pure life, before it becomes tainted amid the environment from which it is subject within part unto...."Beautiful & Soulful Write Kristin!!!":):)~"My Love Always To 'You & Your Loves, Forever, John!!!":):)~Lets go view another of "Your Gems"....
Rhinem Avatar
April 17, 2009 at 9:44 AM
Smile~So soft, flowing and lovey~written from "The Wonderful Soul," of of a writer profound!!!!~"Good Afternoon Precious, Talented & Beautiful Kristin Reynolds & All Your Loves!!!!":):)~This very pretty write of "Yours" here, returns my thoughts to some of "Your Amazing Writes" of past....:):)~cont~
Strand Avatar
April 17, 2009 at 2:34 AM
Best wishes with this one Kristin.Rgds Brian
Winter Avatar
April 16, 2009 at 2:36 PM
It is in your blood. You know it like the back of your hand, and you feel it as it whispers and blows through your very soul. You share it beautiful. Good luck. Love, Shar
Moreno Avatar
April 16, 2009 at 2:16 PM
Thanks for supporting my contest Kristin...Raul
Joe Avatar
April 16, 2009 at 12:21 PM
Beautifully lyrical. That first stanza is excellent capturing the begining and end of food production. I like that the first lines of each stanza have an 'i' sound that dominates. It gives the narrative a bell ringing feel to it but it also drives the poem onwards. that is a clever device, because the narrative is concerned with produce (and progress?). The sounds are there to be heared rather than described, handing the work over to the reader. As it should be!
Goff Avatar
April 16, 2009 at 7:50 AM
prairie songs! lovely! Kristin! jmg
Richards Avatar
April 16, 2009 at 6:39 AM
Lovely, such a peaceful feel that comes from this poem.....almost like the whisper of Native American ancestors who cherished their land. Great entry for this contest, dear Kristin!! Beautiful! ~ Love, Carrie (ps How is the Hallmark voting coming along??? Good luck with that one too!!)
Higgins Avatar
April 16, 2009 at 6:37 AM
The sounds of the prairie comes alive in this piece..best wishes...
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