On Wind

The wind can make a sailboat glide
And keep a kite afloat,
Help homes to be electrified;
Give yards a blossom coat.

Yet wind can also uproot trees
And send their branches flying,
Cause boats to capsize on the seas;
Set fields of crops to dying.

From gentle breeze to raging gust,
A whisper or a squall,
Even from indoors, we must
Be held within its thrall.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2018



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Date: 3/4/2018 8:38:00 PM
We had our share of near hurricane winds a few days ago (and rain as well) but missed the predicted snow – a foot or more is some places in N.E.! Lots of trash cans scattered about and branches snapped everywhere. Our of power almost 2 days! Thank so much for the stop by. / M
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Date: 3/3/2018 4:31:00 PM
Now this is exceptional Ilene. I just love it.
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Date: 3/3/2018 2:57:00 PM
Wonderful rhyme, Ilene, but I expected no less. i always love reading your poems:)
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Date: 3/3/2018 2:36:00 PM
Love your poetry, dear. You always shine. The wind is truly a force to reckon with. Thanks for your visit to my poem. :) It's good to be back. Hugs
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Date: 3/3/2018 12:21:00 PM
Excellent commentary on the power of the wind, Ilene! Janice
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Date: 3/3/2018 10:31:00 AM
Our little island is being battered by storm Emma but also has a lot of snow - so much damage has been caused again... we are at the mercy of the weather:-( hugs Jan xx
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