Hilda Greenhough Poet Rondeau

In Wind and Rain

My hair falls free in wind and rain
And in sun, it flows free again.
No scarf nor cloth shall press my locks,
Nor bargain me in dismal frocks.
Around my neck I wear no chain.

I brush my hair, I snap my mane.
The banal bonnet I disdain.
I listen not where evil talks.
My hair falls free 

Cast not a slur to Music's strain;
Music that lets my hair remain
In wild, symphonic flowing locks
That spurs remarks in envious talks.
My hair falls free in wind and rain.

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Karen Jones May 22, 2026 at 10:16 PM I love the energy of this and how you put it together! Is it for contest? I enjoyed reading! Hilda Greenhough May 22, 2026 at 11:29 PM Thank you. It was written from some random thoughts, probably in the shower where the flow of water seems to stir my mind.

Sotto Poet May 13, 2026 at 7:09 AM Your poem evokes a strong emotional response, mainly due to its nostalgia and the warm, safe feeling it conveys. Hilda Greenhough May 13, 2026 at 7:28 AM Thank you. I always enjoy hearing from you.

Christopher Delegans May 11, 2026 at 10:29 PM A very belated congrats on this fantastic poem winning POTD. What a great expression, Hilda. Hilda Greenhough May 12, 2026 at 5:32 AM Thank you.

Bj Legros Kelley May 6, 2026 at 3:39 PM Wow, I just read this and love it! I see it was also a POTD, well deserved! Congratulations! Hilda Greenhough May 6, 2026 at 3:52 PM Thank you. I am very humbled.

Victor Buhagiar May 6, 2026 at 1:51 AM Well done for your POTD. I must have missed this but I have been thinking mostly of the death of my wife's sister. A deserving poem. Hilda Greenhough May 6, 2026 at 2:41 AM I'm sorry to hear about your sister-in-law. Thank you for taking the time to comment.

Terry Griffiths May 4, 2026 at 12:18 PM "Cast not a slur to Music's strain" emphasises effort that is hidden by flow, I think. Hilda Greenhough May 4, 2026 at 12:33 PM Music of freedom, not inward self awareness but a sympatico to the hum of the universe, as hair catches this tempo in free flow. Thank you for reading.

Deb M April 28, 2026 at 1:56 AM Belated POTD Congratulations Hilda for this gorgeous poem….it has a real feel good vibe! Debx Hilda Greenhough April 28, 2026 at 5:53 AM Thank you, Deb.

Kim Rodrigues April 27, 2026 at 4:57 AM I see why this was POTD! Fave! Hilda Greenhough April 27, 2026 at 5:32 AM I enjoy your visit. Thank you for the fave.

Valsa George April 25, 2026 at 11:05 PM Hi Hilda, back to your poem with Congratulations on your POTD honor. Hilda Greenhough April 26, 2026 at 10:48 AM Thank you.

Akham Nilabirdhwaja Singh April 24, 2026 at 10:19 PM A poem expressing the desire for freedom in a nice metaphor.Very nice. Hilda Greenhough April 25, 2026 at 12:51 PM Thank you very much.

Joseph P. DiMino April 19, 2026 at 8:35 AM Brilliant poetry! It is like that wild steed owning the pasture. I can see your closer to nature background, perhaps growing up on a farm or ranch. While a city can be a trove of new inspiration...there is also greater chance for loss of purity. Truths that should be retained at all cost. Oh, just saw this is a POTD. I agree. Congratulations! Hilda Greenhough April 19, 2026 at 9:28 AM Thank you for these insights. It was a pleasant surprise when I saw my poem got POTD. Wow. Thanks for the mention.

Constance La France April 18, 2026 at 6:59 PM Hilda, so beautifully penned and congratulations on receiving the POTD honor ~ Hilda Greenhough April 18, 2026 at 7:26 PM Thank you for liking my poem. I am very honored to have won POTD.

Ink Empress April 18, 2026 at 5:26 AM Wow the cadence and rhythm of your words made me sing along as i read this dear Hilda! It has this uplifting touch to it which i absolutely love and as i read this i am also getting my hair blown, so i love the brushing your hair line! This is soul warming! And its so nice to read you again and plus im happy this received POTD! Well deserved! Congratulations ! Sending you light always Hilda Greenhough April 18, 2026 at 7:10 AM I appreciate your comment. Thank you.

Daniel Henry Rodgers April 18, 2026 at 5:04 AM Dear Hilda, Congrats on POTD that has this breezy confidence I enjoyed, like you’re shrugging off the world’s fussing and letting the weather do the styling. Charming how seriously the form behaves while the speaker refuses to. A little flick of the head: my hair falls free. It made me smile. Blessings, Hilda, Daniel Hilda Greenhough April 18, 2026 at 7:06 AM Thank you.

Supraja Kannan April 18, 2026 at 2:28 AM That's a beautiful write, Hilda... Hilda Greenhough April 18, 2026 at 7:05 AM Thank you.

Brandy Nicole April 17, 2026 at 5:22 PM ' In wild, symphonic flowing locks, my hair falls free. ' I can see this image in my mind. : ) Enjoy the freedom, my dear friend. Congratulations Hilda, on Poem of the Day. : ) Hugs, Brandy Hilda Greenhough April 17, 2026 at 7:00 PM Thank you for visiting.

Paige Hind April 17, 2026 at 4:33 PM Congrats on POTD :) Hilda Greenhough April 17, 2026 at 4:59 PM Thank you. I'm enjoying it.

Evelyn Judy Buehler April 17, 2026 at 2:18 PM I am back with congratulations on your POTD, Hilda. A beautiful poem! :) Evelyn Judy Buehler April 17, 2026 at 4:44 PM Thanks for the kind words, Hilda. :) Hilda Greenhough April 17, 2026 at 2:27 PM Thank you. I welcome your return.

Rachel Treacher April 17, 2026 at 11:39 AM Free and flowing. I enjoyed this. Well deserved POTD for April's changeable wild weather. Hilda Greenhough April 17, 2026 at 12:23 PM Thank you for your praise. I enjoy writing.

Zyrool Gifford April 17, 2026 at 11:32 AM Congratulations on your beautiful poem being featured as POTD, Hilda. Nicely done. Hilda Greenhough April 17, 2026 at 11:36 AM Thank you for reading it. I enjoyed your comment.

Beryl Edmonds April 17, 2026 at 6:10 AM Enjoyed the read Hilda. I don’t have to bother with my hair either, just wash and go, it’s naturally curly. Congratulations on your poem having received the honour of poem of the day… Beryl Hilda Greenhough April 17, 2026 at 6:30 AM I enjoy hearing from you again. Thank you.

sara Etgen-Baker April 17, 2026 at 4:59 AM nicely penned Rondeau....congrats on your POTD designation Hilda Greenhough April 17, 2026 at 5:17 AM Thanks.

John Lawless April 17, 2026 at 4:42 AM well done Goldilocks....now bring on the three bears. If ya got it...flaunt it!!~! Hilda Greenhough April 17, 2026 at 5:16 AM No thanks, I'll just say Thank You.

Tania Kitchin April 17, 2026 at 3:42 AM Hilda, wonderfully penned. Congratulations on POTD. Hilda Greenhough April 17, 2026 at 5:13 AM Thank you.

Karen Croft April 17, 2026 at 2:29 AM Congratulations on your POTD! Hilda Greenhough April 17, 2026 at 5:12 AM Thank you.

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