Heidi Sands Poet Personification

How Would You Know

I am the wind that sways the trees 
And moves branches in ways like mime
I push clouds across the blue sky one by one
Like train cars on a long train track
I blow seedlings around to grow in new places
And I help leaves in autumn to let go
In a myriad of fluttering, vibrant colors
I can cool someone off on a hot sweltering day
I can chill to the bone, while howling in winter
I can shake things, break things, all the while
Make cracks like wrinkles along my way
But how would you know what the depth of quiet stillness
In the air, things on land and water can be… without me?

Heidi Sands

2/23/22

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Quoth Theraven March 9, 2022 at 7:11 AM Andrea, Such a wonderful atmosphere in this poem. Now I know, and glad to. The windmills salute your lines caressed by a gentle wind. -Richard Heidi Sands March 9, 2022 at 7:25 AM Hi. Richard. Thank you, but I wanted to mention it isn't Andrea's page. I hope your day goes well :)

Alexis Y. February 24, 2022 at 10:22 AM WoW! Heidi, You've penned such well-written personification. Good content and imagery. I found your last line to be profound and thought-provoking. I enjoyed the read. Have a nice day-Alexis Heidi Sands February 24, 2022 at 10:50 AM Thank you so much Alexis. I am happy to see your kind feedback on this and that you enjoyed it. I also hope you have a nice day and all is well :)

Anitha Jayasankar February 24, 2022 at 9:47 AM This is such a beautiful personification Heidi...the clouds..."like train cars...on a long train track..."..."I help leaves in autumn to let go in a myriad of fluttering vibrant colours".....beautiful imagery...A fav...Hugs...~ Ani Heidi Sands February 24, 2022 at 10:48 AM Thank you Ani. It is so nice to see your feedback and that you consider this a Fav! I appreciate it very much. Hugs :)

Valerie Staton February 24, 2022 at 5:41 AM Heidi I enjoyed reading this poem. Loved the imagery. I could clearly see the branches moving like mime and he train cars gliding across the sky... Take care. Heidi Sands February 24, 2022 at 6:41 AM I am happy you enjoyed this Valerie. I appreciate the positive feedback. I hope you have a nice day :)

Swetha Vangaveti February 24, 2022 at 1:51 AM The dire need of wind is cleverly depicted in this poem! The science teacher in me is trying to steal this poem now! No, wait No. Heidi Sands February 24, 2022 at 5:13 AM Lol. Hi swetha. You may use my poem for teaching. Thank you for your comment on this. :)

Joseph May February 23, 2022 at 8:21 PM We need that movement of the wind, Wonderful Personification Heidi.. Heidi Sands February 24, 2022 at 5:13 AM Thank you very much Joseph :)

Sand Blown February 23, 2022 at 6:49 PM ....hey heidi.....wind has been a favorite item since having watched a night time hurricane in my childhood....a thing that is known does not have to be directly sensed....typically that's science....the stillness of no wind is as an absence of a friend.....stan Heidi Sands February 24, 2022 at 5:12 AM Hi Stan. Thank you for your visit and input on this. I appreciate it. That must have been quite the experience watching the night time hurricane. I hope you have a nice day. :)

Tom Cunningham February 23, 2022 at 1:40 PM It's certainly one of natures wonders Heidi. Hope your week is going well. Tom Heidi Sands February 23, 2022 at 1:49 PM Yes, it certainly is Tom. Nice to see you here. The weather has been up and down this week. More snow on Friday, after warm and melting now. I hope your week is a nice one. Thank you :)

Vijay Pandit February 23, 2022 at 11:54 AM Another excellent write, Heidi. Dynamic flow to your words like the winds you describe. Your poem gets a FAVE from me for this personification--especially for the depth of two ending lines. Heidi Sands February 23, 2022 at 1:25 PM Hi Vijay. Thank you for bringing me a smile and leaving such a kind comment. I am grateful for the feedback and that you would consider this a Fave. I hope you are having a peaceful day, my friend :)