Wind

Wind You can see the rain, sun and snow But the wind - you only see the results of what it blows From the paper bag and the discarded can All rubbish should be banned For some people having wind only adds to the fun and thrill Of flying that kite, propelling windsurfs and sail boats - they want wind and not air that is still A gentle breeze on a sunny day Can give light relief to our elders who would say Let’s get out of the heat And into the shade we’ll take a seat! But it is the wind that howls Causes many to scowl As hurricanes and tornados rip lives apart Houses destroyed, lives lost and overall desperation leads to the question of where do I start To pick up the pieces of my life Working through all that is negative - so much strife This is not the leaves that float gently from the trees to the path This is raw energy that saps Our strength, determination and humour that is simply left behind Affecting us physically, emotionally and importantly, our minds.