Notes About The Poem
Five classical elements poems by
Robert James Liguori and Natasha L Scragg

The Fifth Element (Aether)
The Love of Water (Water)
We Can't See The Wind (Air)
World's Destiny (Earth)
Fire's Place (Fire)
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We Can't See the Wind But Its Effects Are In Plain View

The luscious, long, green grass
Sways and sweeps and flows.
How far, how fast this wind will travel,
No one really knows!

This same wind could stir up
Whirls and waves in all seas.
This powerful force makes nature dance.
Our senses this does please.

Though it can be disruptive
On a minor or major scale,
It can uproot trees, tear roofs off houses,
It can delay or prevent sails...

It still has its boundaries.
This can be assuring to all, to me and you.
We can't see the wind,
But it's effects are in plain view.

Sometimes this wind teases us,
Playing with our hair,
Or has us swatting at thistles and leaves,
Flying through the air.

The wind can also be so kind,
To tell us our coffee's hot.
Or to move our rude cigar,
From it's blowing spot.

Wind can be a gentle reminder,
To put on our kid's jacket,
Or to lower our voice,
During a downwind racket.

It is always there soft or strong,
And never with a hue, that is...
We can't see the wind,
But it's effects are in plain view.

19-September-2021
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Besaw Gallo Avatar
October 3, 2021 at 2:00 AM
WOW! Very well written with great feeling and imagery! One of my favs! Keep writing!
Liguori Avatar
October 7, 2021 at 3:07 PM
Thanks Kelly! It was a fun collaboration.
Seeker Avatar
September 21, 2021 at 6:55 PM
Beautiful! Here’s my addendum ~ Why soar afar when here now within we feel joy ignition in each breath breeze renewing life with ease
Liguori Avatar
October 7, 2021 at 3:06 PM
Nice! Thanks for addenduming!
De Beaulieu Avatar
September 21, 2021 at 11:03 AM
Hello Robert Ligour & Natasha Scragg,I vision the wind as a cloud. It has a round face the edges are curly all around the face only has eyes And a mouth that blows the wind. This is my vesion. enjoy your day my two friends.
De Beaulieu Avatar
September 22, 2021 at 10:28 AM
Hello Robert Scragg, Robert , i have always seen the wind this way before i have created poetry. thank you for the lovely comment. You are welcome my friend. Best Wishes to you both. Darlene
Scragg Avatar
September 21, 2021 at 1:07 PM
Darlene, love how you put imagery to how you view the wind. It's always nice to bring character to anything even the wind. Thank you for your kind comments. We enjoyed our second Collab. All the best Darlene. :-D
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