Andrea Dietrich Poet Kyrielle

The Winds of Change

The winds of change, they always come along.
We get to feeling safe and lose our fear.
And then as if from nowhere, blowing strong,
stampeding Pegasuses, they appear!

They tear through sky; they trample all we know.
The winds of change - they always come along.
We welcome them, but are they friend or foe?
Is "progress" mostly right or mostly wrong?

We let them take us, for we are a throng
of humankind, prepared for a new day.
The winds of change - they always come along.
But will technology blow us away?

We change with them and think that all is good
because they start to lull us with a song
that promises some peace and brotherhood.
The winds of change - they always come along.


Sept. 1, 2017 for Julie Rodeheaver's Winds of Change Poetry Contest

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Line Gauthier April 15, 2018 at 4:59 PM Yes, it would be great to make friends with change. Good one, Andrea.

Susan Ashley September 3, 2017 at 7:23 PM I love the Kyrielle form and it's the perfect showcase for your beautiful lines and message. Congratulations Andrea on your win!

Rob Carmack September 2, 2017 at 11:19 PM A thought provoking poem. To me, the medium is neutral, only a tool. It is our intentions that are right or wrong. Congrats on your placement.

Jan Allison September 2, 2017 at 6:47 PM you blew me away with your lines Andrea, many congrats:-0 hugs jan xx

Vijay Pandit September 2, 2017 at 12:32 PM Congrats Andrea!

Joseph May September 2, 2017 at 11:56 AM Congrats on your win Andrea

Eve Roper September 2, 2017 at 11:18 AM Andrea, congratulation on a great win.. I'm glad to see this beauty place Hugs Eve ~`*

Joanna Daniel September 2, 2017 at 9:34 AM True, Andrea, just hope they don't blow us away from the Unchanging God:) Rob Carmack September 2, 2017 at 11:15 PM Amen to that Jo.

Supraja Kannan September 2, 2017 at 8:03 AM So true Andrea... beautiful thought... Good luck in the contest...

Russell Sivey September 2, 2017 at 5:24 AM Yes! What a fantastic winds of change write...a fabulous entry into the contest...a sure winner in my book! I truly loved reading each and every line of this amazing poem this morning my friend! What a harmonious and well thought out piece! You have impressed me yet again by your glorious words of wisdom! Great Work!!

Bruce Adams September 2, 2017 at 12:58 AM A very powerful poem Andrea. Winds of change can be good or bad depending on the type. Personal change for the better is always good, political change away from our Constitution, under the false promise of "peace and brotherhood", is always bad. I loved your poem Andrea ! :)

Pipping Stars September 1, 2017 at 10:40 PM this is another awesome piece of work ... if you took "they" out of longest line give it a tad bit crisper ... "but technoligy will blow us away" uhm ... where did all that water come from ... those wind blowing dates them same date how many years ... what satalite airplanes blew up buildings ... how they control the weather like this ... wind of change vacate ing the south for global growth or demise ... what contry does what with "technolgy".. test rat babies ... wind of change ... love this.

Eve Roper September 1, 2017 at 8:39 PM love the Kyrielle form, Andrea, such a beautiful verse good luck in the contest. though a winner already :) Hugs dear friend ~`*

Vijay Pandit September 1, 2017 at 8:29 PM Your poem raises important implications of change. I think that is quite relevant.. perhaps more so than the normal changes like seasons..well articulated, Andrea!

Arthur Vaso September 1, 2017 at 7:58 PM Very nice Andrea, change is always inevitable, loved this poem!

Sunlite Wanter September 1, 2017 at 6:57 PM The last month has made some changes in my life - like my head being between two crashing symbols! Your poem is just grand.

Heidi Sands September 1, 2017 at 6:17 PM Great one Andrea! :)

Dale Gregory Cozart September 1, 2017 at 6:10 PM OMG, ANDREA, THIS IS STUNNING!!! Dale Gregory Cozart September 1, 2017 at 6:24 PM Yeah, I did. I just couldn't resist. But I still like your posted poem, even though I'm still aways away from tackling that form, although I think I see the pattern of the first line through the four stanzas. And of course your message is right on. Andrea Dietrich September 1, 2017 at 6:19 PM haha, Did you write this before I typed it all up? I thought I finally got the words posted AFTER 6:10!!