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Zen, Zinnia, Zephr Words Poetry Contest,

Constance La France, Sponsor 4/19/24

“Air becomes wind when it’s agitated.” Lucretius
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“Thank you for joining me in the studio today,” Mr. Zephyr. “Glad to be here, Bob. Thank you for having me.” “Can you tell the folks in the audience a little bit about yourself? “Certainly, Bob. I can do that, but I prefer speaking in rhyme, if you don’t mind.” “A guest that rhymes? That would be mighty fine!” “I’m a puff of air through the trees. I carry stories, old as seas. In spring’s embrace, I tease I guard nature’s secrets on the breeze. I’m a whispering tune, a gentle song, I’m found in the air; it’s where I belong. Autumn leaves dance when I’m around together we make a gentle, rustling sound. I’m a tender touch, a breath so light, A flight of calm in a silent night. I’m a kiss of air, so soft and mild, I’m wild in my gentleness, a child. I’m a breeze at dawn, a new day’s birth, Earth waking up, in grateful mirth. A gentle start, a placid and peaceful wake, I offer dalliance to summer days, an idyllic break. I’m the gale’s roar, a mighty force, A course of nature, without remorse. Trees bow in my powerful sweep, Deep in strength, I leap. I’m the storm’s energy, a raging fury, A jury of nature, in a climatical hurry. Twisting, turning, a fierce dance, A chance of power, in storm’s advance. I’m mountain’s breath, high and clear, A near touch of heaven, ever so dear. Sweeping over peaks so high, A sigh of the earth, a sky nigh. I’m a sailor’s guide across the vast sea, Free in my direction, a key. Sails catching my guiding force, A course they set with nature’s source. I’m nighttime whispers upon the air, Hearing stories told upon a wing and prayer. Secrets shared with the dark sky, High in the quiet night, they doth fly. Suddenly, Mr. Zephyr released a big sigh, sending his breath across the studio with fiery passion. “I guess I should stop now, Bob. Apparently, I’m out of breath.” “Whew! I can see that, Mr. Zephyr. But one last question for you, if you don’t mind. You’ve piqued my guests’ interest. Should they want to find you and learn more about you, where should they look? A blog or website, perhaps? “It’s quite simple, you see. ‘Tis easy breezy. I’m in the air. I’m everywhere.”

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Date: 4/28/2024 9:06:00 AM
Congratulations on your win. WOW!!! I enjoyed reading your creative winning "Zephyr" write. What a wonderful quote/ending/great picture.... Have a blessed weekend..................
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Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 4/28/2024 6:25:00 PM
thank you, sweet Paula, for stopping by and for your congratulatory words. Always appreciate you and your visits, hugs, Sara
Date: 4/27/2024 10:45:00 AM
- A wonderful poem with humor, Sara ... a fun photo ... I guess it's you :))) - Congratulations on your win in the contest :) - Have a lovely weekend - hugs
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Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 4/27/2024 2:47:00 PM
thank you for your visit, Anne-Lise, and for your congratulatory and complimentary words. Grateful you appreciated the humor in my poem. The picture could've been me this morning attempting to go on my morning walk in 25 mph winds....a challenge for sure. Have a wonderful weekend, hugs Sara
Date: 4/27/2024 4:12:00 AM
Congratulations poetess on your top placement in this poetry contest with a lovely Personification on Zephyr. The presentation makes it more appealing. Wish you a pleasant weekend.
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Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 4/27/2024 5:26:00 AM
thank you for your visit and for your gracious, kind, and congratulatory words. I'm delighted with my placement. Wishing you a pleasant day, Sara
Date: 4/26/2024 7:29:00 PM
Sara, congratulations on your win in my contest with this excellent poem, I love the image and quote too, Constance
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Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 4/27/2024 5:26:00 AM
thank you, dear Constance, for your congratulatory words and my placement. Humbly grateful and excited! Have a pleasant day...and thanks for sponsoring this contest, Sara
Date: 4/19/2024 5:40:00 PM
Your wonderful poetry personifies the zephyr, and you do a wonderful job of describing his many guises as he goes through the seasons and reacts to various natural events. Also included are the wind's ethereal and adaptable qualities, such as its hushed murmurs, strong gusts, and calming influence on the environment. The wind's otherworldly aspects are conveyed through the poetic evocative and well-selected vocabulary, dear Sara.
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Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 4/20/2024 3:55:00 AM
thank you, kind Sotto, for your insightful comments about my poem. I always appreciate your feedback and encouragement--consistently refreshing. Enjoy your weekend, your poetess friend in Texas, Sara

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