Man In the Wind

Like a strand of breath,
Caught on the lips of the wind
That can be had but not kept,
Like a dream in the night,
Wandering the wary paths of sleep,
True, but donned in illusion,
Are you, man in the wind.

Far away, from a far,
Your shadow weaves a storm
That leaves no reason standing.
From within me
Your presence ignites a furnace
That uproots resistance by the mile.
In my memory you sometimes sway,
But never fall, man in the wind.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Agustin Avatar
April 21, 2025 at 7:29 AM
Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.
Tsiluma Avatar
October 14, 2012 at 9:36 AM
Lovely write Jacque! I love the image of the man in the wind -it has a mystery feel to it. Nice!
Twali Avatar
October 15, 2012 at 3:48 AM
Many thanks, Vicky.
Brown Avatar
October 8, 2012 at 5:39 AM
A warm welcome to PoetrySoup I offer to you this morning Jacque. I wish for you the best in your writing endeavors whatever they may be. Hoping you find even more inspiration by reading some of the poetry written here by other poets. May the sun shine on you that you might find great joy in your life. Thank you for sharing your writing with us. Love, Carol
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