Listen To the Wind

Listen to the wind when its
hush transforms into twirls
of laughter in which it dances
with the gods till the break of dawn;
pushed aside by the serene but
mighty queen----the golden sun 
who claims the day.

Listen to the wind who insists 
on howling while disturbing the spirits
of the dell, waking them from their
ghostly dreams, forcing them to flitter
above the treetops, weaving in 
agitation at the intrepid bluster,
cursing its proximity of force.

Listen to the wind whose anger turns 
into rage, defying all who block its
savage path, roaring like a lion,
chasing its prey till it drops from fatigue,
joyful in its feast of destruction,
satiated for the moment until its hunger 
bellows again.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016


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Date: 4/20/2017 8:02:00 AM
A powerful piece. Congrats on your win.
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Sonia Walker
Date: 4/20/2017 8:24:00 AM
Richard, thank you for your enthusiastic comment on my poem, 'Listen to the Wind.' ~ Sonia
Date: 3/17/2016 3:57:00 AM
"weaving in agitation at the intrepid bluster, cursing its proximity of force."...I love that moment in your poem... so many memorable lines here.. I like how the wind is changeable throughout the stanzas, from laughable, joyful, to full of rage, and back to satisfaction. Always, Laura
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Sonia Walker
Date: 3/17/2016 9:53:00 AM
Dear Laura, I woke up this morning to your very encouraging review. My cup of coffee and almond bear claw pastry tasted even better with your words of kindness. Have a great St. Patty's Day, Sonia.
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