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To Cover Up My Covid Hair

swirling 
            whirling 
         		 gusting 
                                     winds                                                        
blowing debris here and there
walking out I need a hat
to cover up my covid hair 
to stop it blowing everywhere                                             
   So hard to stand 
      So hard to walk                                             
        In forty mile per hour gales                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          
I make my way down to the sea
I hear her voice she's calling me                  
her waves 
so high 
so angry      
Exhilarated                       
I stand to watch
they nearly touch the sky 
Sheer power takes my breath away
    and all my negativity                                                               
      sucked within her ebb and flow  
        so overjoyed I let it go
          leaving me high        
            like a kite in the sky                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          
Refreshed and cleansed     
Revitalised and calm                                                                                                                                                                                                                             
Gazing in awe I want more and more                                                                    
Her exquisite beauty personified 
Then the wind is subsiding 
her waves gently soften
I hear a deep sigh   
     ~ as if she is smiling ~      




Contest Strand Completely New 2
Sponsor Brian Strand      
1st PLACE

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 7/10/2020 4:45:00 PM

She called and you had the wiseness to listen. Well done! Top prize. Bravo!

Ann Gilmour
Date: 7/10/2020 5:03:00 PM

Oh yes, I am totally mesmerised by the sea and the moon... thank you so much Caren. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Line Gauthier

Date: 7/5/2020 7:02:00 AM

Congrats on your well deserved top win, Ann. Love the metaphor. Bravo.

Ann Gilmour
Date: 7/8/2020 1:09:00 AM

Thank you so much Line. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Aditi Mishra

Date: 7/1/2020 8:46:00 AM

Your words took me to a shore of tranquil breeze and waves engulfing me in music Ann! Soothing and mystic muse. Congratulations on your win. Blessings and love :)

Ann Gilmour
Date: 7/1/2020 6:55:00 PM

What beautiful words you write dear Aditi, thank you so much and I am thrilled that my words took you to such a tranquil place. The sea always does that to me too. Take care my friend with kindest thoughts Ann xx

Hilo Poet

Date: 6/29/2020 11:33:00 PM

A charmingly well-penned rendering, its articulate feel simply resonates, Ann, please accept my heartfelt compliments for your endeavors being recognized, achieving 1st Place, Kudos! -- Aloha~@William

Ann Gilmour
Date: 6/30/2020 12:55:00 AM

Wow, thank you so much William for your wonderful comments and compliments. So glad you enjoyed my poem and thank you again my friend. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Vijay Pandit

Date: 6/28/2020 9:41:00 AM

WOW! Such delightful imagery, Ann!!

Ann Gilmour
Date: 6/28/2020 11:11:00 AM

Thank you so much Vijay for your delightful comment my friend. I hope you are well. With kindest thoughts Ann xx

Tom Cunningham

Date: 6/28/2020 7:56:00 AM

No better place to be Ann, breeze or no breeze. Heatwave is coming back. Enjoy your weekend Tom

Ann Gilmour
Date: 6/28/2020 11:13:00 AM

Many thanks Tom and yes a better place I could not be! Beautiful sunshine here, but very strong wind. Hope your weekend has been good. With kindest thoughts Ann xx