Summer's Zephyr

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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
                                ----  
   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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Date: 12/11/2021 2:54:00 PM
Joseph, congratulations on your Second Place win in my "Z" Contest, lots of great imagery in your poem ~ peace and tranquility _ Constance
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Date: 12/12/2021 4:33:00 AM
Thank you for my placement Constance
Date: 12/2/2017 3:38:00 PM
Has a song like quality. :)
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Date: 11/21/2017 11:05:00 PM
This is magnificent Joseph! You excel at writing about nature my friend! Congratulations on the celebration of your poetry! : )
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Date: 1/4/2015 2:05:00 PM
I see congratulations are in order here and no wonder....lovely poem Joseph...
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Date: 1/3/2015 12:04:00 PM
Well researched n written Joseph! Congrats on top place win !
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Date: 1/3/2015 6:30:00 AM
Interesting write on the mythological wind god, congrats on the win, Joseph
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Date: 1/3/2015 6:22:00 AM
Congrats on you first place win!
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Date: 1/2/2015 11:40:00 PM
Joseph, Congrats on your win... Linda :
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Date: 1/2/2015 2:12:00 PM
Excellent poem, and the form has been very well tackled. Congrats on a great win! // paul
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Date: 1/2/2015 12:58:00 PM
many congrats Joseph always a delight xx
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Date: 1/2/2015 12:49:00 PM
Congrats to you Joseph!
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Date: 1/2/2015 11:59:00 AM
Congrats on wind Joseph. Love-rajat
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Date: 1/2/2015 10:57:00 AM
so beautifully crafted with vivid description many congrats:-) hugs jan xx
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Date: 1/2/2015 10:00:00 AM
I do love the personalization you have given the Wind-Gods. You made this poem a beauty !
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Date: 1/2/2015 8:45:00 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved win.
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Date: 1/2/2015 8:43:00 AM
Wow I am so sorry Joseph. I was sure you were on my list of favorite poets. I just added you.
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Date: 1/2/2015 8:40:00 AM
Excellent write Joseph, adding your Terzanelle to my favorites!
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Date: 1/2/2015 6:00:00 AM
Congrats on the high win and happy new year, Joseph
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Date: 1/2/2015 4:19:00 AM
Another pointer to your excellence,congrats on the win Joseph...huggs
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Date: 1/2/2015 2:02:00 AM
congrats Joseph good research, great form used, excellent pen. a worthy 1st congrats on 1st place and ty for your support hugs
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Date: 12/13/2014 1:55:00 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!
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Date: 12/11/2014 11:01:00 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!
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Date: 12/11/2014 1:18:00 PM
I like it...a good poem! :) john. P.s i did not know beforehand of these Gods; we are always learning.
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