The Wind Whispers

I had a dream last night

In this dream

I stood at the base

Of a high mountain

Towering

Seemingly

To the heavens itself

The wind

Whispered

My name

I began to climb

Inch by inch

Foot by foot

My hands bled

From the jagged rocks

My shoes tore

And fell from my feet

The wind

Whispered

My name

Every inch I gained

It seemed

The mountain grew

I was one

With the clouds

Shivered

As the rains

Soaked me

The wind

Whispered

My name

I could see the sun

But felt no warmth

As I climbed

Eternally

My body screamed

My mouth grew dry

My eyes clouded

Snows blew

Around me

The wind

Whispered

My name

I push on

I cannot see

For darkness

Has covered me

I know not

Where I am

I know not

Why I am

I know not

If I am

The wind

Whispers

My name

I am done

I can't go on

I reach

One last time

My breath

Is shallow

My soul

Defeated

My mind

Confused

And lost

The wind

Whispers

My name

I feel a hand

Hold on to mine

I'm lifted

Into arms

I feel warmth

I feel safe

A voice

I hear

From deep inside

Awakens my soul again

I ask, "Who are you."

It answers, "I am a friend."

The wind

Whispers

No more