Waltz of the Willow Whispers

Oscar Auliq-Ice 1994 (Port Elizabeth)



Beneath the ancient willow, where tender shadows play,
A symphony of whispers, in the breeze, softly sway.
Leaves, like gentle harp strings, caress the passing wind,
Creating melodies that speak of where they've been.

The branches tell tales of yesteryears, in their graceful descent,
Of seasons passed in elegance, and moments sweetly spent.
The roots, entwined with earth and time, anchor stories deep,
Securing the memories, in a timeless, subterranean keep.

Sunlight filters through the foliage, in a dappled, dancing light,
Caressing every whispering leaf, with touches soft and bright.
A sanctuary of serenity, where the quiet does converse,
The willow sings in gentle tones, a calming, verdant verse.

Beneath its ample, swaying boughs, a peaceful soul might find,
A space to converse with silent thoughts, in the chambers of the mind.
For in every tender rustle, and in each bending limb,
There’s an echo of eternal calm, that sings a nature hymn.

In this hallowed, tranquil garden, where the whispering willows dance,
May we find a moment’s refuge, and give thoughts a gentle chance.
To connect with ancient rhythms, that through every vein does course,
And find ourselves anew again, in nature’s silent source.

In the waltz of the willow whispers, where time does gently tread,
Let’s weave ourselves into the tapestry, where countless souls have bled.
And find unity in the quiet, beneath the willow’s gentle sway,
Entwining with the timeless dance, in a deeply sacred way.
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Written on October 06, 2023

Submitted by Auliq-Ice on October 06, 2023

1:20 min read
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Quick analysis:

Scheme AABX CCDD EEFF BBGG HHII JJAA
Closest metre Iambic heptameter
Characters 1,497
Words 267
Stanzas 6
Stanza Lengths 4, 4, 4, 4, 4, 4

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