listen for the whispers in the wind
they speak in threads of almost-sound,
a language made of leaning grass
and the soft click of leaves remembering rain.
the wind does not shout.
it knows the weight of patience.
it curls around your name,
tests it on the air,
lets it go.
hear how it carries old footsteps—
the ones you never took,
the ones that took you.
they pass through branches and ribs alike,
asking nothing,
offering direction without a map.
if you stand still long enough,
your thoughts will loosen their grip,
and the wind will finish your sentences
with silence that makes sense.
listen—
not with your ears alone,
but with the quiet place behind your breathing,
where even the smallest whisper
can change the way you walk forward.
Thank-you for reading.
Remember there are many paths back to God.
Follow your own path,
Brenda Marie
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Wonderful heartfelt poetry, Brenda.
This is absolutely stunning, Brenda. You have a gift for weaving the intangible into something deeply felt. The way you personify the wind—not as a force, but as a patient, knowing presence—is breathtaking. Lines like “the soft click of leaves remembering rain” and “the wind will finish your sentences / with silence that makes sense” are more than beautiful imagery; they feel like quiet truths. This poem doesn’t just ask to be read, it asks to be lived. It’s a gentle, profound reminder to listen to the world, and in doing so, to listen to ourselves. Thank you for sharing this piece of quiet magic. It’s a treasure.🌷🤝
Oh wow—thank you so much for reading it that closely. Your words mean more to me than I can easily say. Knowing that the wind, the quiet, and those small listening moments landed the way I hoped feels like a gift in itself. I love the way you described it as something to be lived—that’s exactly the space I was trying to write from. I’m really grateful you spent time there with me, and for the care and generosity in your response. 🌷
You are always welcome Brenda and thank you for your kind reply 🌷🤝