– after Longfellow
The wind whispers, the wind sighs,
the dawn light brightens, a magpie cries;
amongst the gum trees tall and green
a girl becomes a faerie queen.
And the wind whispers, the wind sighs.
Morning settles beneath silk skies,
her reign flits by like dragonflies;
deep shadows dress the naked hill
in dusk, as faerie wings fall still.
And the wind whispers, the wind sighs.
Night throws a cloak; a barn owl cries,
another answers, stars blink like eyes.
The queen is gone, wonβt come again;
these woods forever will remain.
And the wind whispers, the wind sighs.
– Ryan Stone
first published at Poetry Nook, May 2020
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Soft and evocative with a hint of longing. Love it Ryan.
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Thank you, Miriam π
I hope youβre well
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Yes, keeping well Ryan. Hope you are too. π
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Happy to hear that. Yes, very well thank you π
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this is really good Ryan.
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Thanks, Steve. Happy Birthday π₯³
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Beautiful, Ryan!
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Thank you, Sarah π
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Really BEAUTIFUL.
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Very kind. Thanks so much π
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Welcome.
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Perfect rhythm and rhyme. π
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Thank you for reading π
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My pleasure. π
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The words just flow in an enchanting rhythm.. lovely, Ryan.
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Thank you, Rajani the Prolific, youβre very kind. I hope you are safe and well.
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It’s been a bit crazy in India with the lockdown and the curve still climbing. But that is the new normal, I suppose. Always good to read your work.
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Really soft and lovely
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Made me smile π Thank you
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You’re so welcome
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Your repetition line at the end of each stanza exqisitely softened the rhythm of your words, and had me calmly listening to the sounds of nature …
“And the wind whispers, the wind sighs.”
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Ivor! Thank you so much π
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My pleasure Ryan.. your poem brightened up my day …
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As your comments have brightened mine
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Reblogged this on Ivor.Plumber/Poet and commented:
An exquisite poem by Ryan Stone. I thoroughly recommend that you have a read … Ryan is an Australia poet …
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This is so beautiful! The word-pics are vivid, the emotions strong. It touches my heart. π
(((HUGS)))
PS…I came by via Ivor’s blogsite! π
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Thanks so much for visiting and leaving such thoughtful comments π
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You’re welcome! π
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oh my what a handsome fellow! Kudos for such an enchantingly soothing magic poem and pic π
PS I meant your four legged mate π
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Haha, he says thanks π As do I for your lovely comments.
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pleasure is all mine Ryan, nice to meet you!
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Likewise, Kate. Thanks for stopping by
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and she is gone with the wind, but not forgotten
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Beautiful, Beth π
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