The Wind Howls
WINTER
The wind howls
The nights grow colder
Embraced in slumber, still each heart beats lonely
The last leaves fall from the trees
The desperate grasp for good memories comes up empty-handed
Winter has come
A freeze befalls good and bad times alike
The wind howls
Stinging words sear cold hearts
Snow falls gently, quietly, and blankets all
Silence of ignored conflict wraps their aching hearts in false security
Snow falls and falls, quiets all beneath, blissful silence impassionate
A hurting heart bursts, breaks the silence, isolation unpalatable
The wind howls
Stingng words sear hearts grown colder
Oh God, will it always be winter?
Will spring never come again?
SPRING
A light breeze blows
The days grow warmer
Safe gestures of care warm a frosted heart
Buds sprout from long dead branches
Words courteous, attitudes humble from self-sin revealed
Spring has come
A warm breeze brushes good and bad times alike
Grace conquers judgement
Rain falls softly, whispering, and renews all
Uncharged words attend conflict, painful offense replaced by hope-filled understanding
A heart beats free, sings praises of life anew
A light breeze blows
Another heart glows warmer
Oh God, Spring does come.
Let winter never come again.
SUMMER
The air is still
The sun in glory basking
Eyes twirl with his peaceful smile
Leaves stretch on sprigs alive
The blessing now unveiled, two souls made one
Summer has come.
The sand clings, it’s heat soothes deep and joy responds alas
Love proclaims all
Clouds in awe fathom, fruitful life overflowing
Countenance speaks of innermost healing, abundant kindness
Two hearts bound together, praise the Father
The air is still.
Gentle words kindle trust anew
Oh God, Summer but Spring fulfilled.
Let Summer never end.
I wrote the Winter and Spring on March 2, 2004 when we were still in the middle of our healing. I wrote Summer for Valentine’s Day 2006. I love you Denise, thanks for going through this to the other side.
Michael Banker