September 19, 2025 He Whispers in a Prayer (A Poem)

I write poetry on occasion. In a past life I wrote lyrics. 

He Whispers in a Prayer (A Poem) 

Who are you? You whisper to me in my heart, mind, soul and spirit. 

When did you find me? 

Was it in my 20s when I ventured to Boston/DC/Texas? 

Or was it in Tallahassee or Mississippi? I saw your lightning there. 

When did you find me? 

Did you find me when I ran through the streets in my 30s? 

Did you call my name? 

Somewhere I found myself again, no longer singing? 

Working in TV and Radio. 

I found you in a friend. 

I found you in Tornadoes that swept me back to the West. 

Then my family collapsed. I had to find time for them. Where were you then? 

I lost you as years went by. 

I lost myself, my hopes, my dreams, my tears. 

Then one day when they were all gone, I heard your voice. You stood there with a smile. No words. Only thoughts and whispers in my mind and heart. Were you real? Are you real? Or am I just going crazy? I hear you. Who are you? Will I know you if I see you? 

Thank you for letting me pray again. 

Thank you for letting me dream, hope and cry again.

-Denise Winstead