Whispers of the Wind - By: Zilin Luo

They drifted by through the summer dreams,

Brushed with a hue of a painted stream.

Petals fell gently, where they go,

Only the soft wind seems to know.

Each one a note in the meadow’s tune,

Dancing gracefully with the full moon.

Warming up memories if they might,

Carrying daylight into the night.

Please give a detailed explanation about the meaning and main idea of this poem.

The poem evokes a gentle, dreamlike reflection on the beauty and transience of nature and moments in life. It paints a scene where petals drift in the wind, blending with the rhythm of nature and the flow of time.

Please explain your writing and thought process regarding this poem.

I was sitting in my backyard and a cool breeze blew into my face. This breeze inspired me to write a poem about the summer breeze. Simultaneously, petals of a pink rose fell gently on the grass. The first part is mainly what I saw and the second part is my imagination.

Why did you choose to write this poem?

This is a poem that is peaceful and calm, which is quite like me. So, I think it is great to write a poem with a calm tone and a peaceful topic --- the cool summer breeze.