Wind

Being ancient but 
perky I am not here
for you to bond my

strength, to lock me like
a djinn into a bottle
for making a wish 

as and when you wish
but to guide your sailboat through 
wild, choppy waters,

just to play with your 
hair, to cool the fever and 
kiss the tearful face of yours.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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December 11, 2016 at 9:12 AM
This is beautiful...
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