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The Gust of Wind

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*Image of La Bourrasque by FKR.

The Gust of Wind

A gust hath burst,
As she traversed,
A short-cut to,
Broad avenue,
Her black silk dress,
Looped to a mess,
Struggled full-length,
Maintained her strength,
Her matching shawl,
Challenging haul,
Onward she pushed,
Hasty ambushed,
The trail seemed gone,
As she dragged on,
Rounds disturbed leaves,
As the squall heaves,
Determined will,
Since birth instill,
The end result,
Foresees exult,
She soon arrived,
As winds hath died,
Wholly tangle,
Loose hair dangle,
She made no care,
About her hair,
Appointment yon,
Beauty salon.

2022 October 19
*1st Place*
Painting prompted
~~Lisa YY: Judged 2022 October 29

RZ & HMS; 4 syllables per 28 lines.

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Date: 12/16/2022 4:19:00 PM
William! Where has your poetry been all my life! Wow! An instant Fave for me! Great flow, music, imagery, story, precise & fun ending, And obvious love for language word choice all along! No wonder you won. Bravo! Hugs, sally
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Hilo Poet
Date: 12/16/2022 4:43:00 PM
I'm gladly amused, Sally, for your generous admirations my friend. Stay healthy and keep your good thoughts with you always, Aloha William
Date: 11/1/2022 7:36:00 AM
I really enjoyed reading your poem. Loved the style. Congratulations!
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Hilo Poet
Date: 11/1/2022 12:33:00 PM
A hearty thank you, WJClarke, for your enjoyment my friend, Aloha William
Date: 10/30/2022 3:48:00 AM
A lovely poem to go with the picture Hilo, a wonderful inspired creation. Congratulations on your win in the contest… Belle
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Hilo Poet
Date: 10/30/2022 10:24:00 AM
Sweet of you, Belle, for your kind words and praises my friend, Aloha, William
Date: 10/29/2022 9:24:00 PM
Picturesque illustration though she could be seen with an intuitive eyes. "Appointment yon, Beauty salon." - Interesting. Congratulations!
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Hilo Poet
Date: 10/30/2022 10:14:00 AM
Thank you, Christuraj, for your sharing and highlighting my friend, Aloha, William
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