Vince Suzadail Jr. Poet Ballad

On the Wind

Each of us is a story being told
We all bring something special to the fold
Now these memories I rescind
My life is written on the wind
Never paid attention to the cost
Some times I won, some times I lost
Material things only get in the way
Live each moment, each passing day
I’ve sailed the ocean under that summer moon
I’ll never dance to someone else’s tune
Though my heart be broken and my knees be skinned
I’ll write new chapters on the wind.
There is still so much that I haven’t seen
From the oceans blue to the forest green
If I lost all that I’m fond of
It would be okay because I’ve known love
Days seem shorter as time moves on
The sun still comes up at the break of dawn
Some times I prayed, some times I sinned
My life is written on the wind.
There’s a freedom in the way I feel
Knowing life is a one shot deal
No ribbons on my chest be pinned
My life is written on the wind.

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Robin L. Gass December 30, 2008 at 9:53 AM Beautful. A sense of freedom and self assurance flows through it. Great imagery and cadence. ovely to read. Thank you for your support. Writing is good therapy. It is helping me a great deal. It must be hard to see the damage some people do to a child's mind from abuse. So Sad. GBY Love Robin

Heidie Buys September 5, 2008 at 3:25 PM I would love to see this set to music. Absolutely awesome and so very well written. You sure have outdone yourself with this one. Regards Heidie

Deneen White September 4, 2008 at 4:18 PM Vince i love this write and the way that it flows, it brought a smile to my face, nice write, with passion and confidence, take care D-nyce

Michele Newboen September 4, 2008 at 2:45 AM Awsome words.

James Foulk September 3, 2008 at 10:46 AM a great piece you wrote here love that last line my life is written on the wind. there was a movie called by that name. not to be confused with gone with wind, but this was a beautiful write enjoyed it.

Maggie Huscroft September 3, 2008 at 4:45 AM "My life is written on the wind." is a lovely refrain and a nice sentiment. I love the line"Though my heart be broken and my knees be skinned" it is so endearing, to combine the metaphorical with the literal. over all this is a poem with great charm

Derrick Burton September 2, 2008 at 11:38 PM that is the most beautiful feeling, knowing we are this silent rebels in a way. we lose some to gain a hole lot, in the end a lesson is learned and guides us through the ruins of what remains. what you said about me should be directed to your poetry, you inspire so much by this wonderful piece. great poem

Kristin Reynolds September 2, 2008 at 4:06 PM I agree with Michael, this is definatly one of your very best...and if you have read any of my poems, you probably know how close I feel to wind, as I write about it so much, so boy do I feel this one...my life is also written on the wind, and I march to my own beat for sure...this poem is totally brillaint - a true poetic gem, perfection. Love Kristin

Michael Jordan September 2, 2008 at 2:29 PM Vince - this poem is just simply amazing - The rhyme and flow were as natural as the waves touching the shore - I just loved it from beginning to end - One of the best I've read in a long time - wonderful poetry Vince - God Bless

Valerie Bellefleur September 2, 2008 at 1:51 PM wonderful Vince! Reminds me of the carefree life my hubby described - roaming from town to town, playing the rodeo circuit, making the wrong choices sometimes, sleeping out under the stars. I love your poems of "the wind blowing through your hair" type of cowboy existance. They all deserve to be put to music..

Carrie Richards September 2, 2008 at 1:50 PM Very honest poem......and so true. This is it!! This is our one shot deal. I especially loved the line "If I lost all that I'm fond of...It would be okay because I've known love". That is a wonderful way to look at things! Great poem.....God Bless..Carrie

Sharon Winter September 2, 2008 at 1:41 PM Very beautiful Vince. An introspective look back and a confident philosophy for today. I don't know why, but the Frank Sinatra song "My Way" comes to mind, only in a much more poetic and pleasing way. We are lucky, those of us who can say we have truly lived, and loved. Wonderful write. Love, Shar

P Sheart September 2, 2008 at 12:19 PM Hi Vince Here's to the wind! Truly enjoyed this one! Take care Love Light Truth Patricia