Rustling Winds

Excerpts from Bare Soul, a collection of poetry

RUSTLING WINDS 

I 

 You gave me nothing;

I had nothing to take care of,

 

nothing to worry about;

you set me free from everything.

 

You took everything away from me,

and became my prisoner for the lifetime. 

 

RUSTLING WINDS 

II 

 

Every time when it has been plundered

my wealth has become double;

 

take my treasures away once again

 if needed,

 

without any disguise

 great masters! 

 

RUSTLING WINDS

III

 

You want me to free you from guilt,

but I’m neither the lock, nor the key;

both are in your hands my friend,

set yourself free! 

 

RUSTLING WINDS 

IV 

 

I won’t question,

where you go when you are bewildered,

 

what you do,

who you spend your night with

I’m neither a beloved, nor a wife, 

 

I’m simply your home! 

 

My roof is to give the shade you need,

and my walls to keep you warm and safe,

without ever questioning your return.

 

My windows are to bring air and sunshine,

and my door to welcome

every time you return;

 

and like no other,

my heart like a wind chime to greet you

in the rustling winds;

 

 and like prayers, I travel in the air

when you set out to the destinations

known and unknown;

 

only to ensure your safe return home,

every time,

when you are lost!

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