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The Windmiller's Guest

M'lady, wait
just you wait and see.
The wind plays roundabout
and likes to bluster showing sudden strength.

The windmiller
has studied the wind
and now he studies you.
Like the wind – he has little self-control.

So don't mistake
for one small moment
that this fine gentleman
did not your calling clearly plan at length.

Your first visit
his mischievous friend
will sweep you off your feet.
and overwhelm you – heart and mind and soul.


March 4, 2013
TIC-102
ekphrasis: inspired by Edmund Blair Leighton’s painting, 
The Windmiller’s Guest.


contest:  Strand's Special 6
host:  Brian Strand

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Date: 12/21/2019 4:33:00 AM
Sincere congratulations on your win in Sir Brian's contest, Reason - best wishes and blessings to you and yours for a Merry Christmas! Keep up the great work, my friend! :o)
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Date: 12/21/2019 6:45:00 AM
Thanks, so glad for your good wishes, blessings. Found this six-year old "NA" and hoped it would place in Brian's "quilt." Just getting over a sinus infection and ready to celebrate. My best to you this Christmas.
Date: 12/21/2019 4:22:00 AM
Congrats on your placement!;)
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Brenda Chiri
Date: 12/21/2019 8:24:00 AM
Haha! I have a tendency to gravitate towards the naughty lol! They are so much fun! Happy holidays!;)
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Date: 12/21/2019 6:52:00 AM
Thank you, Brenda, one never knows what pieces Brian will press and bless with his iron. Congratulations on your own big win: Ancient God, a good bit of naughtiness from your pen. Have a great holiday season.
Date: 3/5/2013 10:53:00 AM
Great take on the prompt. Best wished in the contest. Warm Smiles, Connie
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Date: 12/21/2019 6:54:00 AM
thank you, Connie, six years plus and it finally placed somewhere. Glad for Brian's stamp of approval.

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