Collecting Wind
Collecting Wind
If you see me all alone
Standing high atop a place
Or between canyon walls
My arms stretched out
Eyes closed in the stillness
My face relaxed and natural
Assume I’m at peace
Please leave me to my own
For I’m collecting wind
And yes, I already know
I have no basket nor bowl
And my hands are still
Yet, I stand there anyway
Collecting wind on my face
Drinking in the invisible magic
The tiniest points penetrating
Finding the minute holes
Slipping into my shirt and cap
Effortlessly and without remorse
Twirling and whirling
Across my hairline
Between my outstretched fingers
Speaking to my soul
Sharing a message of peace
Cleansing and clearing
All that which limits my imagination
Slows my spiritual progress
Holding and hindering
Blinding my eternal visions
So I choose to change
My third eye open wide
My greatest good awaits
Not only me, but also thee
So I’m collecting wind
More than I’ll ever need
But not so much as in greed
I just want to stay clean
Wrapped in the invisible
Making the better me visible
Sending the negativity away
On powerful mountain breezes
A true energy exchange
When we realize and rearrange
A good, bad, and the order of things
How our souls do shine
And our hearts do sing
But if your not certain
Not sure if it is working
Step on up, there’s room for all
Open your arms
And open your heart
Collect some wind
And then listen
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Beautiful concept and great phrasing, Ralph. I could feel the wind and feel my spirit soaring as I read your words.
I like the style and the movement of this poem. Great mixing of image, emotion, story. Well done. I enjoyed “Sending the negative away/on powerful mountain breezes/a true energy exchange…” Jamie
I love this poem. On windy days I love to dance with the wind.
Wonderful piece Ralph, like a page stolen from my playbook it is…. I can so relate to this.
I’d love to join you at “collecting wind” Ralph. It sounds like an enjoyable and worthy endeavour. Wonderfully engaging writing.