Joseph May Poet Terzanelle

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Summer's Zephyr

Zephyrus, the god of the wind from the west
 Gently blows where the lily grows
 He is springtime's welcome guest

 In early summer he whispers to the rose
 As she sways in his warm caress
 He gently blows where the lily  grows

   The winds of *Notus  may give her stress
 For he brings the summer storms
 But she'll  sway in Zephyrus's  warm  caress

 The winds of  *Boreas are never warm
 He brings the cold winds of winter
 While Notus brings the summer storms

 Icicles on window sills begin to splinter
 As the winds of Boreas make us shiver
 He brings the cold winds of winter

 His icy breath is upon the river
 With gusts that never seem to  rest 
 The winds of Boreas make us shiver
 But Zephyrus is springtime's welcome guest
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   12/11/2014
  ''Z'' Contest, New Or Old - Poetry Contest
    Constance La France

   *Notus -  The Greek  god of the south wind
  *Boreas -  The Greek   god of the North wind and the bringer of winter
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Constance La France December 11, 2021 at 2:54 PM Joseph, congratulations on your Second Place win in my "Z" Contest, lots of great imagery in your poem ~ peace and tranquility _ Constance Joseph May December 12, 2021 at 4:33 AM Thank you for my placement Constance

J Hamilton Gist December 2, 2017 at 3:38 PM Has a song like quality. :)

Connie Marcum Wong November 21, 2017 at 11:05 PM This is magnificent Joseph! You excel at writing about nature my friend! Congratulations on the celebration of your poetry! : )

Donna Jones January 4, 2015 at 2:05 PM I see congratulations are in order here and no wonder....lovely poem Joseph...

Dr. Upma A. Sharma January 3, 2015 at 12:04 PM Well researched n written Joseph! Congrats on top place win !

Dr.Ram Mehta January 3, 2015 at 6:30 AM Interesting write on the mythological wind god, congrats on the win, Joseph

Edward Ebbs January 3, 2015 at 6:22 AM Congrats on you first place win!

Poet Destroyer A January 2, 2015 at 11:40 PM Joseph, Congrats on your win... Linda :

Paul Callus January 2, 2015 at 2:12 PM Excellent poem, and the form has been very well tackled. Congrats on a great win! // paul

Mandy Tams The Golden Girl January 2, 2015 at 12:58 PM many congrats Joseph always a delight xx

Edward Ebbs January 2, 2015 at 12:49 PM Congrats to you Joseph!

Rajat Kanti Chakrabarty January 2, 2015 at 11:59 AM Congrats on wind Joseph. Love-rajat

Jan Allison January 2, 2015 at 10:57 AM so beautifully crafted with vivid description many congrats:-) hugs jan xx

Carrie Richards January 2, 2015 at 10:00 AM I do love the personalization you have given the Wind-Gods. You made this poem a beauty !

Maurice Yvonne January 2, 2015 at 8:45 AM Congratulations on your well deserved win.

Maurice Yvonne January 2, 2015 at 8:43 AM Wow I am so sorry Joseph. I was sure you were on my list of favorite poets. I just added you.

Maurice Yvonne January 2, 2015 at 8:40 AM Excellent write Joseph, adding your Terzanelle to my favorites!

Dr.Ram Mehta January 2, 2015 at 6:00 AM Congrats on the high win and happy new year, Joseph

Kayod5 Kayode January 2, 2015 at 4:19 AM Another pointer to your excellence,congrats on the win Joseph...huggs

Shadow Hamilton January 2, 2015 at 2:02 AM congrats Joseph good research, great form used, excellent pen. a worthy 1st congrats on 1st place and ty for your support hugs

Connie Marcum Wong December 13, 2014 at 1:55 AM Joseph, this is SUPERB! If is it is not at the top of the winner's list I will be so disappointed. Applause!!! I must fav this one!

Andrea Dietrich December 11, 2014 at 11:01 PM wow it looks like you really took this theme to a high level. Using the form of terzanelle for one thing. that is very ambitious and you did a great job with it. Love how you got both kinds of wind into the poem!

John Fleming December 11, 2014 at 1:18 PM I like it...a good poem! :) john. P.s i did not know beforehand of these Gods; we are always learning.