Silent they stand
Watching over us
Unbothered by squirrels climbing
And birds nesting
But when the wind comes
Their secrets they spill
Whispering to one another
As gossip passes across town
Neighbors agitated by these sentinels’ betrayals
Doors slam, tempers rise, heads ache
Wind dies, calm is restored
This is so simple yet so powerful. I really enjoyed this one. It really makes you think. Thank you for sharing this.