"Whirling Winds & Wounding Words"

“The wind blows wherever it pleases.

 Where does it come from?

 Where is it going?” ~ John 3

Whirling…rushing…unpredictable

…turbulent…twisting...storm-like

…driven…impatient…erratic

Willful, wayward words:

Talking tantrums

Talking testing’s

Talking tirades

A mercurial man with multiplied words like rushing waters:

…uncontrolled…demanding…destructive

…gushing…rebellious…complaining

…blaming…accusing…retaliating

…cutting…judging …separating

…selfish…warring…wounding

…wearing and wearying

…worried and fearful

…hurt and hurting

“Quiet, be still.” ~ Jesus

Gentle, calm breeze … Be

~ Fay Vietmeier ~

”Whirling Winds … part II”

Am I your friend in vain?

Why do you treat caring with distain?

My encouragement will still remain

But please stop the “I can’t” refrain

Your mindset of fear is a run-away train

Warfare creates victims … that much is plain

It is possible to retrain your brain?

Even in the pit God sees your pain

Look up and move forward … my friend

Each moment … each day we get to choose

Be a person of faith or a person living in fear

Be a warrior or be a worrier

“Choose well” ~ Dr Benzio of the Lighthouse Network

I have a Friend who is always with me

But He is a spirit you cannot see

He is The WORD that forever will be

He holds the winds in storm-proof jars

He sends helping angels … near & afar

To help those in need … wherever they are

Copyright 2013 © "Whirling Winds & Wounding Words" 

Poem was inspired by a “whirling wind” friend who battles the bipolar war within. He lost every material possession. His life was again in ruins. With his mind “whirling” my friend was (again) hospitalized for many long weeks. I frequently visited him and got to know some of the other like-minded patients. At times I would just sit with them … at times pray with them … extend kindness where I could.

… I became a bridge …

Firsthand, I learned how wearing, wearying and separating the condition called “bi-polar” can be. Relationships within families and friendships suffer greatly as does the person afflicted with the condition. Great empathy is needed to understand & cope. The mind is a mystery.

I offer this definition of empathize: feel your pain in my heart

I understand that humans are complex … even more complex when dealing with mental health issues.

There is power in presence.

Presence is a gift … especially when the bridge is over troubled waters

“When you're weary, feeling small
When tears are in your eyes, I'll dry them all
I'm on your side, oh, when times get rough
And friends just can't be found
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me down
When you're down and out
When you're on the street
When evening falls so hard
I will comfort you
I'll take your part, oh, when darkness comes
And pain is all around
Like a bridge over troubled water
I will lay me down”

“Bridge over Troubled Water” Simon & Garfunkel

Posted March 9th 2020

(image) recognition to:     "Winter Poetry" by Karen Tarlton

I write: “In His Light”~ Fay Vietmeier

If my words make you think … Great ;~)

As “iron-sharpens-iron” … I enjoy bantering with other BEES … your feedback is as “honey”

A glimpse of the “Bee” called “me” ;~)

My caring nature makes me an advocate. My curious nature makes me a “queen of questions” … but gifted with the ability to listen ;~) I am a woman of deep faith, a blessed mother, a voracious reader, a blossoming writer, a grateful person, and a lover of beauty … I treasure family, true friendships and my loyal clients ... enjoy traveling, learning, good movies, good wine and golf. I’m a “heart-to-heart” communicator.

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