Wind

Ah, Wind, we've known each other so long.
While creatures run quickly from your side,
I've tried to find kindness in your song 
but your howls become hard to abide.

You loudly roar blowing doors ajar,
trees bent weary by ceaseless pummel.
I hear your rumble, beginning far
announcing yourself, never humble.

Beneath blue skies,  a rustle of leaves,
a gentle breeze stirring grains of sand.
Clever Wind sending Zephyr to tease
but we now know the tricks in your hand.

You can charm dust into whirling dance                 
spinning her round as dust devils fly.
Then do your best to spoil a romance
with your chuckle as they reach the sky.

Unmentionable tantrums and blows,
your foot stamping when you are annoyed.
Leveling towns, do you regret those
heartbreaks caused as you merrily toyed?

Sometimes forlorn, or is that a guise,
when quickly you stop, tempering voice? 
is that sadness I see in your eyes?
With flashes of scorn, you make your choice.

April 23, 2023
for "Word Challenge--W Words" poetry contest
by Constance La France
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Venkataraman Avatar
June 21, 2023 at 7:51 AM
I humbly stand before you after reading your "Wind" poem! Outstanding, remarkable, extraordinary, unbelievable admirable to prove you are extremely capable!
Kauffman Avatar
May 15, 2023 at 10:20 AM
Delightful musings Ann. Your word choice is so creative and creates pictures of this entity called wind that we cannot see but know its touch for "so long." Wonderfully creative! Congratulations on your win. Blessings on gentle breezes!
Foster Avatar
May 7, 2023 at 8:58 AM
the sadness I feel in your eyes... gives rise... to the reality there is more to wind, than air. Well done sweet friend. God bless your day. Ann
Deschler Avatar
May 2, 2023 at 10:20 AM
This is an excellent poem, Ann. Perfectly rhymed! ... I've always wondered what makes the wind blow and why? ...
Kendrick Avatar
April 29, 2023 at 1:39 PM
Congratulations on this winning work being on the contest list. Way to go. Thanks for sharing it with us. Sara
George Avatar
April 28, 2023 at 11:34 PM
Beautiful poem dear Ann. The fury of the wind and the fright it causes are so beautifully described. Congratulations on your first place win . This goes into my FAVE.
Fowler Avatar
April 27, 2023 at 3:43 PM
What a fabulous wind you concur Ann. Congratulations on your win! :)
La France Avatar
April 27, 2023 at 1:05 PM
Ann, thank you so much for sharing your wonderful poem with us in my Writing Challenge, congratulations !
Poet Avatar
April 26, 2023 at 5:37 PM
This is a fantastic poem. Your thorough metaphor selection and perfect diction add another level of refinement to the outstanding verse you've crafted. Congrats on your win.
Goldsmith Avatar
April 26, 2023 at 2:36 PM
Congratulations on your win. I enjoyed your write/story. I love the wind it makes my wind chimes sing. Have a great/blessed day..............
Buhagiar Avatar
April 24, 2023 at 1:33 AM
Wonderful write. So many images but that's what happens with the wind. Best for a win.
Wolf Avatar
April 23, 2023 at 7:12 PM
The wind keeps no secrets from you, Ann. Terrific write! ~ Gershon
Turner Avatar
April 23, 2023 at 6:45 PM
I really enjoyed this one Ann. All the right words in all the right places:) Should do very well!
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