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I Am the Wind

I am a whistling wind
with a song to share,
flowing,
           flipping, 
                     flying 
everywhere - 
shouting across every season
swelling over seven seas.
Centerstage, I will be 
like a weightless 
acrobat for all to see,
soaring through the big top’s air.

Sometimes soft but never weary,
Sometimes silent but always there,
weaving, 
             wafting, 
                     wandering
breezy,  
bold, 
and blustering
Always felt but never seen, 
I will cool the lakes in summer’s sheen. 
With graceful willows, I will waltz
to gently blow their leafy frocks,
to whip and whirl their mossy locks.
Never will I be a gale,
just a playful breeze to sail.
Yes, I am the whistling wind,
To you, I will circle back again
and will always blow at your back.
A gentle breeze, you will never lack.
Like a bird, butterfly or bee, 
I drift,
but you will never see.  
 



Written 6/14/20
Contest - Non Human
Sponsor - Chantelle Anne Cooke

Copyright © Rhonda Johnson-Saunders | Year Posted 2020

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Aditi Mishra Date: 6/17/2020 7:04:00 AM You paint such a beautiful masterpiece with your words that I can feel flying with the wind witnessing that painting. This is gorgeous Rhonda. Much love :) Login to Reply Rhonda Johnson-Saunders Date: 6/18/2020 6:04:00 PM Thank you, Aditi! This one was fun to write. Blessings, Rhonda xx

Gordon Mcconnell Date: 6/15/2020 2:24:00 PM Great write Rhonda, so fine imagery too and makes one think of the sounds of the wind and their effect. Trust all is well with you, Blessings, Gordon Login to Reply Rhonda Johnson-Saunders Date: 6/18/2020 6:02:00 PM Thanks Gordon! All is well, just busy with kids home. I hope all is well with you. Blessings, Rhonda xx

Rico Leffanta Date: 6/15/2020 1:47:00 PM Ever hear, "The breeze and I"? Like your verse as would anyone who has experienced the difference between Phoenix and Tucson, Arizona, Honolulu and Papeete, et al! Well done! Aloha! Rico Login to Reply Rico Leffanta Date: 6/19/2020 2:12:00 PM If you practice singing, "The Breeze and I", you will soon be able to sing anything! Aloha! Rico Rhonda Johnson-Saunders Date: 6/18/2020 6:01:00 PM I had never heard of "The Breeze and I", but I listened to it today. She has a beautiful voice. Thanks for enlightening me. Blessings, Rhonda xx

Vijay Pandit Date: 6/15/2020 7:17:00 AM You weave, waltz, and whistle throughout --enjoyed the soft touch of your poem giving life to wind. Beautifully done, Rhonda. Login to Reply Rhonda Johnson-Saunders Date: 6/18/2020 5:59:00 PM Thank you, Vijay! Blessings, Rhonda xx

Tom Cunningham Date: 6/15/2020 3:47:00 AM Always felt but never seen, a well written personification Rhonda, perfect. Good luck in the contest Tom Login to Reply Rhonda Johnson-Saunders Date: 6/18/2020 5:58:00 PM Thank you, Tom! This one didn't place, but it was a lot of fun to write. Blessings, Rhonda xx

Caren Krutsinger Date: 6/14/2020 9:27:00 PM This personification snapped me up and twirled me around like a blustery wind. Login to Reply Rhonda Johnson-Saunders Date: 6/18/2020 5:58:00 PM Thank you, Caren! This one was fun to write, and my kids liked it. Blessings, Rhonda xx

Gershon Wolf Date: 6/14/2020 7:48:00 PM So lovely! I really like how you used the alliterative sets of three to anchor the poem. As well, the way you angled the words downward was very appealing to the eye and the heart. Kudos, Rhonda! Warm wishes, Gershon Login to Reply Rhonda Johnson-Saunders Date: 6/18/2020 5:57:00 PM Thanks, Gershon! Blessings, Rhonda xx