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Constance's 'Listen to the Wind' Contest ~ 9/5/25

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I listen to the wind as it dries my tears 
     because its flowing current is wiser than all my years.
                                            ~ Quote by poet

Wind is never silent, echoing its cries 
   Sings in the night to stars in celestial skies 
Stories are told upon the rushing wind 
   but in the telling, never does it feel chagrined. 
Quicker than a heartbeat, it errantly flies. 

Across mountain peaks its music is heard. 
   In harmony, I listen to every word. 
I feel the cold of its temperate sting 
   and along with its beckoning lyrics, I sing. 
When its message touches me, I am stirred.   

In a gentle voice through meadows, it talks 
   Capturing my attention on morning walks 
Inviting me along with flowers to take flight  
   to soar to the moon. I'd accept the invite 
if I had pinion wings like eagles and hawks. 

I listen to the wind as it howls without grace, 
blows briny waves of saltwater in my face. 
It speaks of love in such a solemn breath 
In its stillness, sometimes I hear it mourning death. 

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Date: 9/8/2025 9:47:00 AM
Back with Congratulations on your win. I loved reading your lovely/wonderful write again. Have a blessed day with your win.............
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Date: 9/7/2025 10:18:00 AM
Lovely, Lin. It reminds me of my growing-up days in West Texas where the wind is an almost constant companion.
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Date: 9/7/2025 3:48:00 PM
Thank you for your thoughts, Jim.
Date: 9/6/2025 10:24:00 AM
nice poem. Love it.
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Lin Lane
Date: 9/7/2025 7:12:00 AM
Thanks a lot.
Date: 9/6/2025 4:49:00 AM
"I feel the cold of its temperate sting" -- Penetrating and stirring. "In its stillness, sometimes I hear it mourning death." -- They are with us, reminded in many natural ways. Lovely poetry my friend. You may have penned a winner.
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Lin Lane
Date: 9/6/2025 10:03:00 AM
Winner or not, Joe, comments like yours are reward enough so, I’m grateful that you found it win worthy. ;-)
Date: 9/5/2025 6:09:00 PM
beautifully penned as ever Lin! hugs jan xx
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Date: 9/5/2025 6:23:00 PM
I’m so pleased you like it, Jan.
Date: 9/5/2025 12:39:00 PM
Very beautifully done, the flowing wind and her various personas
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Date: 9/5/2025 6:23:00 PM
Thanks very much, Vandana.
Date: 9/5/2025 11:08:00 AM
What a lovely/wonderful write with a great quote. Yes, the wind will speak. Great/Pretty Picture... "Good Luck" We both did this one. Have a lovely day/weekend writing away............
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Date: 9/5/2025 6:15:00 PM
Thanks for being so vigilant with your kind comments, Paula.
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