WHAT IS THE WIND? The wind is a listener. It blew across my yard When I was small, Lifting my hair as I swung, Caressing my arms And my eyes, Hearing the song soft In my throat. The wind is a whisperer. It follows me down the street Cold against my back, Whirling out of alleys, Curling around my neck, Telling of things that are gone, Humming lost songs, Talking in whispers.