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WHISPERING PINES.

: A Love Poem from the North

By Johnpaul Okwudili Published 2 years ago 4 min read
WHISPERING PINES.
Photo by Azrul Aziz on Unsplash

In the stillness of the northern woods,
Where the pines stand tall and the air
Is crisp with the scent of pine needles and earth,
I find you, my love, in the whisper of the trees,
In the gentle rustle of leaves, in the quiet
Moments that speak of a love
As enduring as the forest, as timeless as the stars.

Your eyes, deep and knowing, reflect
The serene beauty of the northern lakes,
Mirroring the sky, capturing the light
Of the setting sun, a warmth
That spreads through my heart, that holds me
In a tender embrace, a love that is both
Soft and strong, gentle and fierce.

We walk together, hand in hand,
Through the forest paths where the pines
Whisper secrets of the ages, stories
Of love and loss, of life and death,
Of the cycles that bind us, that connect us
To the earth, to the sky, to each other.

Your laughter, a melody that dances
Through the trees, echoes in the valleys,
Fills the spaces between us with joy,
With a lightness that lifts the soul,
That reminds me of the beauty
In the simple moments, in the shared
Glances, in the touch of your hand.

In the quiet of the northern nights,
Where the stars burn bright and the moon
Casts a silver glow on the world,
I hold you close, our hearts beating
In unison, a rhythm that speaks
Of love, of connection, of a bond
That is unbreakable, that is eternal.

The pines whisper of our love,
Their needles brushing together
In a symphony of sound, a lullaby
That soothes the soul, that speaks
Of dreams shared, of promises made,
Of a future built on the foundation
Of our love, of our trust, of our shared journey.

In the mornings, when the frost
Covers the ground in a blanket of white,
We wake to the beauty of the world,
To the promise of a new day, of new adventures,
Of moments waiting to be discovered,
To be cherished, to be woven into
The tapestry of our love.

Your smile, a beacon of light,
Warms the coldest days, brings
A spark of joy, a glimmer of hope
In the darkest moments, a reminder
Of the strength we find in each other,
In the love that binds us, that carries us
Through the storms, through the calm,
Through the ever-changing landscape
Of life.

The pines stand as silent witnesses
To our love, their branches reaching
To the sky, a testament to the resilience,
To the enduring nature of love,
Of a connection that grows
With each passing day, with each
Shared laugh, with each whispered
Word of love.

In the twilight hours, as the sun
Sinks below the horizon, painting
The sky in hues of pink and gold,
We sit by the fire, its warmth
A reflection of the warmth in our hearts,
A glow that speaks of comfort, of safety,
Of a love that is a sanctuary, a home,
A place where we find peace, where we find
Each other.

The pines whisper their approval,
Their gentle rustling a chorus
Of encouragement, of blessing,
A reminder that love is a journey,
A path we walk together, hand in hand,
Hearts entwined, souls connected.

In the quiet moments, when words
Are unnecessary, when the silence
Speaks louder than any declaration,
I feel your love, a presence
That fills the space, that wraps
Around me like a warm embrace,
A love that is felt in the quiet
Breath of the forest, in the gentle
Swaying of the pines, in the shared
Glance, in the touch of your hand.

The northern lights dance across
The sky, a celestial celebration
Of our love, their colors blending,
Merging, a symphony of light
That mirrors the dance of our hearts,
Of our souls, a beautiful display
Of the connection that binds us,
That lights our way, that guides
Us through the darkness, through
The light, through the ever-changing
Seasons of our love.

The pines, tall and steadfast,
Stand as guardians of our love,
Their whispers a constant
Reminder of the beauty, of the strength,
Of the enduring nature of our connection,
A love that grows, that deepens,
That thrives in the quiet moments,
In the shared experiences, in the simple
Act of being together.

In the first snowfall, when the world
Is covered in a blanket of white,
We find beauty in the stillness,
In the quiet, in the gentle fall
Of snowflakes, each one unique,
A reflection of our love, of the moments
That make up our story, a tapestry
Woven with care, with love, with the shared
Experiences that define us.

The pines, their branches heavy
With snow, stand as a symbol
Of our love, of the strength
We find in each other, of the beauty
In the shared moments, in the simple
Act of loving, of being present,
Of finding joy in the quiet moments,
In the whispers of the pines, in the gentle
Breeze that carries our love,
That speaks of a connection
That is unbreakable, that is eternal.

In the warmth of the summer sun,
When the days are long and the nights
Are filled with the songs of the forest,
We find beauty in the simple moments,
In the shared laughter, in the touch
Of your hand, in the love that flows
Between us, that binds us, that grows
With each passing day.

The pines whisper their approval,
Their gentle rustling a chorus
Of encouragement, of blessing,
A reminder that love is a journey,
A path we walk together, hand in hand,
Hearts entwined, souls connected.

In the autumn, when the leaves
Turn to gold and the air is crisp
With the promise of change, we find
Beauty in the transition, in the moments
Of letting go, of holding on, of finding
Strength in the love that binds us,
In the connection that grows deeper
With each passing day.

The pines, their needles falling
To the ground, stand as a symbol
Of renewal, of the cycles of life,
Of the beauty in the changes,
In the moments of growth, of transformation,
Of a love that endures, that thrives,
That finds strength in the quiet moments,
In the shared experiences, in the simple
Act of being together.

In the whispering pines, I find
A love that is as enduring as the forest,
As timeless as the stars, a connection
That grows with each passing day,
With each shared moment, with each
Whisper of the pines, a love that is
A journey, a path we walk together,
Hand in hand, hearts entwined, souls
Connected, in the quiet beauty
Of the northern woods

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  • T. Licht2 years ago

    so well written.

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