Ancient Voices

A scratchy whisper tingles

brushimg the lobe of her ear

echoing words of tomorrow

only meant for her to hear

fearing the voice, she yells

begging it to leave

entirely missing the message

she was to receive

never was she taught

meaning behind the voice

never told she was lucky

or that she had a choice

she walked an ancient path

alone, yet, well protected

learning in years to come

meanings of the unexpected.

            ©River 4/11

V ~ Voices

Voices

A scratchy whisper

tingles behind

echoing words

only meant for her.

To young to know

the meaning

not cultured

for understanding.

She fears the voice

yelling

begging it
to leave her alone.

An ancient path of

protection

she’ll learn

in years to come.

            ©River 4/11