THE WHISPER OF THE WIND

THE WHISPER OF THE WIND

I watched the night darken.

And then, just by chance

I noticed a shadow

In a most unusual dance.

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As the wind moved the clouds

In a swirl of great speed,

The ghost left a message

That I knew I must heed.

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I always sought pleasure,

Though I journeyed too deep.

Never once being conscious

Of those I made weep.

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My days were not empty,

As they faded to night.

Activity flourished.

That was my plight.

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I never took time or

Made my mind alert

That some of my actions

Might cause people hurt.

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My pastures were green,

But my heart was like ice.

I turned my back on nature,

Not once, more than twice.

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Now, my hair’s turning gray,

In solitude I find

With some inner searching

I still have my mind.

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‘Tho he spoke not a word

Through his message, I found

There was still some time left

To turn my life around.

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So, with my message of caution

And my age turning old,

I’ll take his words of silver

And make my actions gold.