The Music of the Wind Premiere Contest Winner

Helicopter seeds
from my maple tree
drift down,
swaying
back 
and 
forth
from the strong branches above.
They all fall around me,
I am encapsulated by the swirling seedlings.
Snug within their warmth,
the wind sends me on my feet.
Dancing with the music of the air 
that is rushing through my hair, 
I inhale the sweet, mellow essence of what life has granted me. 
Then I exhale the words,
"I am thankful for this life and the road, no matter how rocky, has served its purpose".
As I leave this place,
I hum the tune of the masterpiece conducted by the wind
that rustled in this tree.

~5/28/18~

Copyright © | Year Posted 2018



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Date: 6/28/2018 1:08:00 PM
Lovely maple helicopter seeds. I feel your joy in the trees dancing praise of the wind song.
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Date: 6/23/2018 1:27:00 PM
Absolutely beautiful Pailey.The rhythm and imagery combine to make this a lovely piece.
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Date: 6/20/2018 9:34:00 AM
So many wondrous verses in this shining jewel! Congrats on POTD honors given with this exceptional poem.. A fav...
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Date: 6/17/2018 5:47:00 PM
Beautiful
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Date: 6/13/2018 12:47:00 AM
I have read two of your poems,and I am smiling because I picture you dancing all of the time! I hope this is true. Congrats on POTD!
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Date: 6/12/2018 9:43:00 PM
This is my kind of music in the wind!!
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Date: 6/9/2018 10:08:00 AM
Lovely to see this gem in sitting in the number one new poem spot! Congratulations encore Pailey! :)) xomo!
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Date: 6/9/2018 9:41:00 AM
Wonderful ink. Great imagery.
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Date: 6/7/2018 10:17:00 PM
Such a beautiful poem, Pailey, with enchanting imagery and a smooth flow. I love windy days like this and your title is awesome! Congratulations on your excellent win! Oh and belated congrats on POTD as well. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan
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Date: 6/7/2018 11:44:00 AM
I so enjoyed reading this and drinking in the meaning.
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Date: 6/7/2018 9:48:00 AM
Back with more congrats, Pailey.
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Date: 6/7/2018 7:39:00 AM
Paily, I throughly enjoyed this. I have always enjoyed those windy days of the helicopter seeds. A smooth flowing, almost hypnotic rhythm. Thanks for participating in the contest....and I missed this one as POTD.....another congrats....
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Date: 6/5/2018 3:25:00 PM
Back with a well deserved gold medal win, Pailey.
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Date: 6/1/2018 4:01:00 AM
A lovely poem worthy of the honor of POTD Pailey! Congratulations! : )
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Date: 5/31/2018 5:17:00 AM
- Congratulations on your well deserved p.o.t.d., Pailey :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Pailey Gordon
Date: 5/31/2018 9:34:00 AM
Thank you Anne-Lise :)
Date: 5/30/2018 10:40:00 PM
Lovely images from this poem swirl around in my mind. Love it. Congrats on POTD. Carole Duet :D
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Date: 5/30/2018 9:44:00 PM
Back to congratulate you on the POTD! Awesome!
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Date: 5/31/2018 9:32:00 AM
Thank you again Susan!
Date: 5/30/2018 11:46:00 AM
Many congrats on your win and POTD honours:-) hugs Jan xx
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Pailey Gordon
Date: 5/31/2018 9:32:00 AM
Thanks Jan!
Date: 5/30/2018 10:47:00 AM
Congratulations Pailey...I like it...All the best my friend
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Pailey Gordon
Date: 5/30/2018 10:53:00 AM
Arturo, thank you for reading my work :)
Date: 5/30/2018 10:41:00 AM
Pailey, congratulations on POTD :)
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Pailey Gordon
Date: 5/30/2018 10:52:00 AM
Thank you Eve :)
Date: 5/30/2018 10:08:00 AM
This poem is well deserving of POTD recognition. Vivid imagery and full of feeling. I enjoyed being transported to this fun experience. Congratulations!
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Pailey Gordon
Date: 5/30/2018 10:52:00 AM
I try my best to make it seem like the reader is in the moment, thank you for your nice comment :)
Date: 5/30/2018 8:39:00 AM
Congrats on POTD..
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Pailey Gordon
Date: 5/30/2018 10:51:00 AM
Thank you Silent One :)
Date: 5/30/2018 8:15:00 AM
Congratulations on being honored for POTD Pailey. A fun and most enjoyable read:)
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Pailey Gordon
Date: 5/30/2018 10:51:00 AM
Daniel, thank you for the read and the nice comment :) most appreciated!
Date: 5/30/2018 8:03:00 AM
Gorgeous poem Pailey, love the sights and sounds of appreciation. Congrats on POTD.
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Pailey Gordon
Date: 5/30/2018 10:48:00 AM
Thanks for the comment and the follow Phil :)
Date: 5/30/2018 7:38:00 AM
A really lovely poem, Pailey Congratulations on your POTD
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Pailey Gordon
Date: 5/30/2018 10:48:00 AM
Thank you for reading Mike!
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