L Milton Hankins Poet Rhyme

Wind Whistling Through the Trees

Wind whistling through the trees
Reminds me of the tiny piccolo,
High-pitched obbligatos, ranging free
Wind whistling through the trees, blow
The subtle sounds of spring’s arrival.
Wavering tremolo, shimmering limbs
Marked by winter storms for survival,
Voices of ten-thousand sacred hymns
Humming like soft Gregorian chants,
Lingering briefly in the crown’s apse
To gather all its sacred sycophants,
Trembling in rapt reverence, perhaps,
Until the breathy calm reverberates
And moves beyond the sycamore
While I pause alone to contemplate
The crystalline tones, wanting more.

Written March 8, 2022

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Anselmo Boles March 9, 2022 at 11:46 AM A divine musical embrace with nature, filled with elegant beauty Milt!...ab L Milton Hankins March 9, 2022 at 4:21 PM Thank you so much, Anselmo. You made my day!!!

Terry Miller March 9, 2022 at 7:17 AM A beautiful poem Milt. L Milton Hankins March 9, 2022 at 8:11 AM Thanks, Terry.

Tom Cunningham March 9, 2022 at 5:56 AM The amazing sounds made by nature, lovely to hear. Tom L Milton Hankins March 9, 2022 at 7:11 AM Thank you, Tom. It's always a pleasure hearing from you and reading your comments to my poems.

Jeff Kyser March 8, 2022 at 8:32 PM Nice, Milt! Horizontal rain here. The tin whistles my Son in law is making in the barn have that breathy sound you describe, I can hear it! L Milton Hankins March 8, 2022 at 8:52 PM Yes, the wind through the trees does make a distinct whistling sound if you listen to it closely. Thanks for the read and the comment, Jeff.

Valsa George March 8, 2022 at 8:23 PM 'Voices of ten-thousand sacred hymns Humming like soft Gregorian chants',.... What lovely comparison ! With wind as focal point, to what all wonderful thoughts your poetic mind has moved in ! L Milton Hankins March 8, 2022 at 8:31 PM Thanks for your insightful comment, Valsa. I appreciate it.

Alexis Y. March 8, 2022 at 7:45 PM Hi Milt, I echo what Marco said.Well done. Have a nice evening-Alexis L Milton Hankins March 8, 2022 at 8:31 PM Thank you, Alexis. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

Marco Chies March 8, 2022 at 6:12 PM Beautiful poem, my friend! L Milton Hankins March 8, 2022 at 6:16 PM Aw, thank you so much, Marco. I really appreciate your reading my work and making insightful comments. I'm happy you found this poem worthy of note.