Coming around the corner at the top of the hill

Came across a lively image ringing in mind still

A trio of wind chimes hanging from the gutter

All ratttled out their sounds amidst the clutter



Of mind, as we pursued our so lively walk

Causing me to wonder why dog didn't balk

The sudden draft which caused the rattle

Almost blew hat off head and into tatters



But it held on, and now the melodious sounds

Are still ringing in my ears even tho now bound

In my home, where the rushing wind is only seen

Through the glass, and the sounds are only a beam



In my mind, and filtering through all the matter

The convolutions of thought, amidst the prattle

And made me think of yet another time in my life

When wind chimes had a so profound effect, on time



- Tristram



Christopher W. Thomas

9:05am Wed. Jan. 28, 98