The rain didn't stop.
Of love in my heart-since then (poem)
Alone, a young girl was walking along the path.
She had companions — the birds and the fresh air.
She thought about her homeland, the lovely flowers,
the sweet living things, and the lively singing.
She remembered the roads she had traveled,
the many homely smells she had left behind.
She remembered her mother, her brother, and his tall father.
And so as she walked through the forest.
With its beauty, the large oak touched her hair.
“Don’t be afraid, little one,”
It said. “I’m a mother too, and I understand —
the warmth of pain,
the strong arms that are far from home.”
Everything changed for her.
Had she possibly become lost?
Was it the return of grief that hit her in the heart?
The leaves were dancing and swinging
back and forth, and its hollow was speaking to her.
Like a living thing.
“You have the earth as your mother.
And the sky is your father.
Can you see my roots here?
The wind is singing your song.
Don't worry.
As long as you breathe softly,
you’ll never be alone
Don't cry and don't mourn.
I'm telling you a message from your grandfather and grandmother.
Let your homeland's soil be deep-rooted in your little heart,
no matter what happens.”
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By Adam Diehl5 days ago in Fiction
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I love the comforting wisdom in this. Just beautiful!
Beautiful words and images
I like the narrative element of this poem. The way you introduced the creatures as characters in that young girl's story is effective. I like the mention of the homely smells. It gives the poem a nostalgic feel. "His tall father"—I don't know why, but this description put a smile on my face. It's almost as if I could feel him there, even though I don't know him. That oak tree now has my heart. I like how it interacted with her in such a tender way. Aww. This poem was such a bundle of warmth. I like that she learned that her homeland's soil could be deeply rooted in her heart. 🤗❤️🖤
Awww, that oak tree was so sweet and kind. Loved your poem!
Wow, beautiful poetry!!😊💕💗
Absolutely beautiful. As long as you breathe softly- you'll never be alone. A healing message from your ancestors. Nicely Done!!!!
This is beautiful and evokes a feeling of respect and awe wrapped in healing
The message from the ancestors is incredibly moving. You captured the feeling of being guided even in solitude.
My eyes welled up while reading, but my heart felt lighter by the end. Thank you. 🥹🤍
nature is so healing