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Published: 26th May 2021

Last line revised: 5th January 2024

Image by Susann Mielke from Pixabay

with bitter winds of sand and spray and flecks of rain against my face how different this land looks today - a drenched vast unforgiving place. the turbines veiled in mist offshore first fade then vanish out at sea this world feels colder than before - so why this warmth inside of me?

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John Watt

Date: 9/10/2022 4:24:00 PM

Gary, you have a gift for exploring in poetry the yin and yang of double-edged swords: past/future, industrial/humanity, nature/psychology, childhood/adulthood, and so on. This brief poem of a moment in time covers all these and leaves the reader with a positive vibe of warmth. Thank you for that. I second Milton's comment below. Always a pleasure, my friend. Cheers ~ John

Gary Radice
Date: 9/11/2022 5:13:00 AM

There's something about walking in the rain, John, that I just love. I love walking anyway but there's something about the rain and the effect it has on a landscape that brings out the poet in me. I like to 'wrap up warm' from the elements too. Thanks again. Cheers - Gary

Brian Sambourne

Date: 1/10/2022 7:43:00 PM

Once again your rhymed lines are a true delight, + lead superbly to your final line that takes the outside world to inner human reflection. Best wishes, Brian

Gary Radice
Date: 1/11/2022 5:26:00 AM

Thanks Brian. You have a habit of being able to explain my poems so succinctly. I truly appreciate your visits. Cheers - Gary

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 10/27/2021 6:49:00 AM

Lovely!

Gary Radice
Date: 10/27/2021 8:19:00 AM

Thank you. :)

Emile Pinet

Date: 6/3/2021 9:13:00 AM

This poem lifts its message over the words like a warm wind might rattle the leaves on a summer's eve, leaving understanding and sadness in its wake. Well done my friend, your pen paints a poetic picture in my mind, Emile.

Gary Radice
Date: 6/3/2021 9:26:00 AM

Thank you for your lovely, thoughtful words Emile. Cheers - Gary

Sara Kendrick

Date: 6/1/2021 2:34:00 PM

Ahh!! That ending grabs me. I enjoyed reading this one. It has good flow, rhythm and rhyme. Your visit to my page is like a breath of sunshine. Sara

Gary Radice
Date: 6/2/2021 11:36:00 AM

Thank you Sara. Read you again soon. Cheers - Gary

Kim Merryman

Date: 5/28/2021 3:48:00 PM

Gary, congrats on your win in Brian's contest with this well written poem! Blessings, Kim M

Gary Radice
Date: 5/28/2021 9:51:00 PM

Thank you Kim! Cheers - Gary

L Milton Hankins

Date: 5/26/2021 10:35:00 AM

Lovely verse, Gary. I think because you are a warm, caring person. That never grows cold in the heart and soul.

Gary Radice
Date: 5/26/2021 10:53:00 AM

Milton, thanks so much for your lovely comments. Mother nature fascinates me and the 'art' she creates on and with the earth and the effect she has on we humans. In fact, I'd like to thank her for providing a great source for not just my poetry but for the poetry of others here on PS that I enjoy reading. Cheers - Gary

David Kavanagh

Date: 5/26/2021 10:32:00 AM

Excellent work Gary, love the imagery of the turbines fading out of sight, your a positive guy, I on the other hand being a negative tosser, would have finished this poem with the world warming, whilst I grow colder inside, cheers David

Gary Radice
Date: 5/26/2021 10:43:00 AM

Hey David...It's interesting that you should say that..I was honestly thinking of having a world warming message in this poem somewhere when I first put pen to paper (well, when I first typed some letters on my laptop) but decided to go for a straightforward walking rhyme at Formby point in the rain instead...well..sort of... :) Cheers for the visit. Gary

Rama Balasubramanian

Date: 5/26/2021 10:25:00 AM

Loved the line why such warmth inside me. Enjoyed reading. Thanks for sharing

Gary Radice
Date: 5/26/2021 10:33:00 AM

Thank you Rama for your lovely comments. Cheers - Gary

Susan Woodrow

Date: 5/26/2021 8:38:00 AM

nice one...I like a warm gentle rain and the effects of the drops on the sand is lovely afterwards but turbines disappearing means it's really cold and gray brrr..I would feel the warmth because of the gladness that I'm safe on the beach and not going blind on the sea - too darn stressful out there on such days :))

Gary Radice
Date: 5/26/2021 8:59:00 AM

Hi Susan. Yes! Everything you have written here resonates with me. Despite the rain on the beach it was much colder out at sea creating a feeling of warmth and security. Cheers - Gary.

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 5/26/2021 8:18:00 AM

I enjoyed your words and wisdom. God bless you. Love, Gina

Gary Radice
Date: 5/26/2021 9:04:00 AM

Thank you Gina! Thank you for your kind words once again. I truly appreciate them. Cheers - Gary

Tom Cunningham

Date: 5/26/2021 7:03:00 AM

We've had enough rain of late to last a lifetime so different to last year. Love the imagery Gary, have experienced that many times in the UK. But you're right keep the flame burning within and you become invincible. Hope your week is going well. Tom

Gary Radice
Date: 5/26/2021 8:02:00 AM

Thanks for your kind words Tom. Yes..May has been very wet here..and yet..I love walking in the rain..For some weird reason I find it soothing and therapeutic. The week's going well, hope yours is too. Thanks again Cheers - Gary.