Altering Elements

Like a warm summer’s day
her infectious smile
can melt even the most cynical heart,

Like the boisterous south easterly
that clears away the city’s fog
her mood sways from jubilant to poignant,

Like a thunderous night 
that holds the promise of a beautiful day to follow
her anger melts like a glacier to form crystal streams,

Like the Indian monsoon
her tears flow without warning
drenching all thoughts, 

Like the autumn leaves fall
so does her reticence 

Like the icy Icelandic tundra
her aloofness
can be felt when she is betrayed…

Like a full moon promises change
so does her demeanor
when it comes to love,

Easily hurt 
but just as easily loved… 

Contest: Tell Me About You
Placed: 4th
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Anderson Avatar
June 27, 2010 at 8:47 AM
Nice 4th place win! Congrats! Keep writing..Later, JA
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June 27, 2010 at 7:08 AM
I love the flow of this piece and how you tie in the elements throughout. Congrats on the feature. - Jodie Q
Fisher Avatar
June 26, 2010 at 2:32 AM
"easily hurt but just as easily loved". sounds like a special girl.
Fraser Avatar
June 23, 2010 at 3:18 PM
Most deserved of it's feature on the Soups home page Wilma, many congrats >> James
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June 23, 2010 at 8:09 AM
This is a wonderful piece! Accept my colorful congrats on having this poem featured this week. You are such a nice poet! Please, keep your poetry pens dancing on your poetry pad. I wish you all the best with your writing. Love ~Adeleke~
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June 21, 2010 at 10:33 PM
Congrats on your poem being featured this week, Wilma! Well deserved. Best wishes, Caroline.
Brown Avatar
June 21, 2010 at 9:08 AM
Congratulations on your poetry being featured this week Wilma. May you have many more features. Love, Carol
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June 19, 2010 at 1:32 PM
Very well done and congrats your success in this contest... Michael
Fraser Avatar
June 19, 2010 at 9:01 AM
Many congratulations on your win with this fine piece in Amy's contest >> James
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June 18, 2010 at 10:15 AM
Wilma, I just now saw this one in the actual contest to which it was entered since I am now going thru winners of Amy's contest. I am so glad to see you did well in that contest. This truly was one of MY TOP FAVS in that contest. LUv, Andrea
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June 18, 2010 at 6:36 AM
Way to go with this wonderful poem of yours Wilma!! Really happy you entered Amy's contest--so super congrats to you!! I really enjoyed all the similes that you used here, and I could relate to some of them too! Definitely loved the first stanza & the one about the tundra ;)
Harlib Avatar
June 17, 2010 at 3:08 PM
Way to Go Wilma, This is awesome just love your writes *HUGGS*
Sweetheart Avatar
June 17, 2010 at 1:53 PM
Congrats Wilma on your winning poem in Amy's contest with this wonderful write and win .. enjoy the sweet victory .. thankxxx for your many many comments so sweet on my poetry reads... very uplifting and encouraging .. with luv from the "Sweetheart"
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June 17, 2010 at 7:22 AM
ps, forgot to tell you. That Kiss poem was actually a combination of all my first kisses with guys when I was a teenager (the two or three REALLY good ones. haha) LUv, Andrea
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June 17, 2010 at 7:21 AM
Hey, out of curiosity , was this meant for the monsoon contest? This is simply outstanding writing. well, I need to leave quickly now. sorry I can't say more. It's so nice to see your poetry at Soup. Luv, Andrea
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June 16, 2010 at 9:59 PM
Very nice write, Wilma. Very descriptive with its awesome imagery. Loved it. Thanks for sharing. Caroline.
Green Avatar
June 16, 2010 at 9:00 PM
This is nice, positive and emotional without being sappy. Thank you for this, great job!
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June 16, 2010 at 6:26 PM
Most of the people I know experience mood changes, though some are always on the same keel. I've heard it said, "It's a woman's prerogative to change her mind." Perhaps women are more subject to mood changes than men because they are often more sensitive. Very interesting and well written poem, Wilma. Love, Carolyn
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June 16, 2010 at 3:45 AM
I enjoyed reading your poem today, Wilma! I loved it how you embedded nature in this write! And thank you for your kind comment an wishes:)...Gert
Byrne Avatar
June 15, 2010 at 6:03 PM
I like the structure of this!
Falotico Avatar
June 15, 2010 at 9:34 AM
wonderful write.. such a nice flow and word usage... alway a joy to read....Michael
Mehta Avatar
June 15, 2010 at 8:21 AM
A nice write
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June 15, 2010 at 7:36 AM
enjoyed reading today, sounds like some smiles I have seen.
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