Notes About The Poem

For the Westward Wind Poetry Contest,
Sponsored by BJ Legros Kelley Photograph 
by Toshiharu Watanabe at Pixabay

Westward Wind

in solemn homage
mauve blooms bend to touch green grass
westward whistling pass
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Buhagiar Avatar
June 10, 2026 at 1:52 AM
Well done for your high placement. This was one that got away. My apologies.
Buehler Avatar
June 10, 2026 at 10:31 AM
No worries, Victor. Thank you for the joy of your very nice comment. :)
Legros Kelley Avatar
May 26, 2026 at 2:39 PM
Congratulations on your placement in the Westward Wind poetry contest!
Buehler Avatar
May 27, 2026 at 10:26 AM
I'm so delighted, BJ! Thank you very much. It was lots of fun!
Brul Avatar
May 25, 2026 at 6:04 PM
Wow this is so cinematic! A fave !! ^___^
Buehler Avatar
May 26, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Thank you for your kind words and the delight of your fave, JCB. :)
Rodrigues Avatar
May 21, 2026 at 6:13 PM
Lovely! I can see it!
Buehler Avatar
May 21, 2026 at 7:56 PM
I'm so delighted! Thank you. :)
Empress Avatar
May 21, 2026 at 8:03 AM
I love your subtle use of alliterations and imagery as always so very artistic and gorgeous dear Evelyn! I absolutely loved reading this one! Definitely a fave for me! Best wishes’ sending you light always
Buehler Avatar
May 21, 2026 at 7:55 PM
For the honor of your lovely comment and your fave, I am glad. I hope your weekend is blessed. :)
Dietrich Avatar
May 21, 2026 at 12:37 AM
Very nicely done!
Buehler Avatar
May 21, 2026 at 7:51 PM
Many thanks, Andrea.
Ball Avatar
May 21, 2026 at 12:33 AM
Oh nicely done my friend. Love the pc. Very uplifting. God Bless, JB
Buehler Avatar
May 21, 2026 at 7:50 PM
Thank you very much for your gracious remarks. I'm glad you found the poem to be uplifting. Blessings to you, too. :)
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