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Voice of the Wind

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I wrote this poem as I reflected upon my younger brother and his merry band of troubadours, a group of musicians who seemed content in their wanderings. In the 70s and 80s I sometimes accompanied them, amazed and fascinated with their creativity, their lifestyle, and their choices.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Where the voice of the wind calls our wandering feet, Through echoing forest and echoing street, With lutes in our hands ever singing we roam, All men are our kindred, the world is our home. The sword of old battles, the crown of old kings, And happy and simple and sorrowful things. What hope shall we gather, what dreams shall we sow? Where the wind calls our wandering footsteps, we go. No voice bids us tarry, no joy bids us wait. The voice of the wind is the voice of our fate.

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Jerry Brotherton

Date: 5/11/2024 4:29:00 PM

A lovely poem for all of us with itchy feet.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 5/11/2024 4:58:00 PM

thanks for your delightful comment, Jerry. Your words brought a smile to my face. Enjoy your evening, Sara

Paige Hind

Date: 5/11/2024 4:04:00 PM

Love this, you speak the wind's language, Sara- <3

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 5/11/2024 4:58:00 PM

awww, thank you for that special compliment! I'm grateful for your and your kindness. Have a great evening, hugs, Sara

Silent One

Date: 5/11/2024 3:17:00 PM

Hi Sara.. Your poem beautifully encapsulates the wanderer's ethos, celebrating the call of the open road and the ever-present yearning for exploration. The imagery of echoing forests and streets, coupled with the motif of the wind as a guiding force, creates a vivid sense of movement and possibility.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 5/11/2024 5:02:00 PM

thank you for such insightful words and comments, Silent One. You saw beneath the surface of the imagery and the force that drove the spirited young men. Appreciate your visit. Have a wonderful weekend, Sara

Tom Cunningham

Date: 5/11/2024 8:16:00 AM

The open road was there's for the taking, what an exciting life they led. Hope you're having a lovely weekend Sara. Tom

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 5/11/2024 5:01:00 PM

yes, they did lead an exciting life. They were a spirited group of young men. Glad I have their memories. Yes, having a great weekend. Wishing you a stellar one, Sara

Hilda Greenhough

Date: 5/11/2024 7:57:00 AM

I like this poem and the introduction added a personal aspect. I can imagine these freedom loving troubadors traveling long distance with many adventures along the way. Thanks for sharing a poem from your heart.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 5/11/2024 5:00:00 PM

thanks for your visit, Hilda, and for your kind and complimentary words. Glad you could imagine my brother and his troubadors! Have a pleasant evening, hugs, Sara

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 5/11/2024 7:57:00 AM

I enjoyed reading your lonely "Voice of the Wind" write. Life can be like the wind taking us to many places. Some we may Not want to go. Have A Blessed Weekend Writing Away.........

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 5/11/2024 5:00:00 PM

so true, Paula. Some directions we may not want to travel. Have a blessed weekend, hugs, Sara

Vijay Pandit

Date: 5/11/2024 5:34:00 AM

Beautiful memory recall, Sara---voice of the wind speaks eloquently--- exploring:--What hope shall we gather, what dreams shall we sow?---

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 5/11/2024 4:59:00 PM

thanks for your delightful comments, Vijay. I'm grateful for them and for your encouragement. Have a splendid evening, Sara