Rolling Hills

The wind rustles the trees

the wind blows through the grass

the wind reminds us of lost souls

all here on these rolling hills

 

These hills once belonged to the Comanches

they once were filled with buffalo

they once were everything

they still have something to show

 

Rolling hills, high and green

made someone gaze in awe

and treasure what they saw

I'm sure someone knows what I mean

 

These hills once belonged to Spaniards

who lost them to the Mexicans

then who lost them to the Texans

who then gave them to the Americans

 

Many armies fought and bled

for these rolling hills

some succeeded, some didn't

some stayed while some fled

 

Rolling hills, low and high

let many live and prosper

but to others, let them die

 

These hills once were one

now they stand in the way

of cities and civilization

that is already done

 

That hill over there

was where we led the fight

for our freedom

but no one seems to care

why the soldiers gave everything

 

This hill, green and high

sure reminds me why

why I love this place

that no one else seems to

 

Spirits of the fallen fly

with the wind

a hand they wish to extend

for us to hold on to

and let us fly with them

to never let us feel alone

never to let us feel forgotten

 

These rolling hills, high and green

where the sun rises and sets

where the cowboy works

and where a girl and horse

come together forever

 

The wind rustles the trees

the wind blows through the grass

the wind reminds us of lost souls

all here on these rolling hills...

Author's Note

Reviews are welcome.
Pic not by me

Reviews

[Shy Girl]

I actually felt as though I was wandering across mountains...and the repetition was a valley between the peaks...crests of perception. Once again you have boggled my mind and made me concentrate where I have been only lost along the flow of life. Thank you my friend for a stunning piece and the RR to be graced and able to read it :)

[Hester Vane]

The way you have structured this and the repetition gives it a lyrical feel and great rhythm. A very good read