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The Winds Of November Lightfoot Connection

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Gordon Lightfoot | Biography, Songs, Wreck of the Edmund ...


The gales of November sit still on my mind 
while I stand to remember the Maritime blues 
Twenty-nine souls cradled by the sea 
perished as the gales of November blew free

"We're holding our own just like an old shoe "
transmissions and messages lost in debris !
Superior storms blew hard and unfettered 
as the gales of November amok, ran the sea

Twenty-nine souls gone astray with the wind   
and the mountains and lakes still echo for thee     
Its a "Lightfoot" connection that sings of your plea    
as the winds of November blow wild and blow free !

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Eileen Manassian

Date: 7/13/2025 11:28:00 AM

This had me hoping that they would be saved as the winds of November blow. Great imagery. You had me experiencing it through your wonderfully expressive lines. Thanks for your visit, dear.

Mystic Rose Rose
Date: 7/13/2025 3:43:00 PM

It was a long time ago but Gordon Lightfoot brought it to live again with his song. Grateful for your presence here,

Sara Kendrick

Date: 7/13/2025 9:20:00 AM

I enjoyed reading this one today. Seems like I remember a Lightfoot that was a musical hit at one. Thanks for sharing this one with us. soupmail ..Sara K

Mystic Rose Rose
Date: 7/13/2025 3:42:00 PM

Yes it was Sara, he was a special artist, who made songs to make us feel and understand, thanks for the visit, God bless you !

Susan Ashley

Date: 7/13/2025 8:58:00 AM

Dear Mystic, you capture the tragic spirit of Gordon Lightfoot's song "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald" with haunting poetic finesse. I remember being obsessed with the music and story in the song as teen in 1976. "Twenty-nine souls cradled by the sea" - such poignant, expressive imagery, as is, "and the mountains and lakes still echo for thee"- so sad! The heartache is palpable. Warmest wishes.. ~Susan

Mystic Rose Rose
Date: 7/13/2025 3:41:00 PM

He was such an amazing sensitive artist Susan, thank you for appreciating the poem, take care, God bless !