The Message

like a down sleeping bag

it unfolds in a gentle roll

the water whispers

wait

there it is again

in the hush

birds call

a tree rustles back

it can’t be spoken

go to the shore–

listen

–Deb Johnston

Published by dh-johnston.com

I am a former educator, writing in central Wisconsin. When not writing or encouraging students to write, I enjoy lighthouses on the Great Lakes, family campouts, and walking our dog. I am a member of SCBWI. I have a masters degree in education and have been published in The Mailbox MagazineThe Education Center®, The Mailbox®,The Idea Magazine for Teachers®.

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