Wind Songs

Ribbed strands of wheat across the plain bend at the knees, to drink the rain in windfalls Brown from harvest, drought and blight, are cornstalks spinning through the night like windmills The dry stalks slant and dangle leaves and rattle music through the trees in windstorms
__________________________________________ Written for Nette's Contest: Fire, Earth, Wind By Carrie Richards 11/20/14

Copyright © | Year Posted 2014



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Date: 11/28/2014 10:08:00 AM
Carrie...ahhhh!!! just love this and so many others I am reading on this list. Congratulations!
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Date: 11/27/2014 5:38:00 PM
So wonderful. I just love the poems her contest produced. congrats for the win.
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Date: 11/27/2014 11:11:00 AM
Coming back to congratulate you on your win! Happy Thanksgiving...hugs, Rhonda
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Date: 11/26/2014 8:26:00 AM
Perfect. Congrats.
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Date: 11/26/2014 7:04:00 AM
I like the assonance of your piece, not to mention the lilting images, carrie.. thanks for gracing my contest and big congrats on your shining win!
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Date: 11/26/2014 12:48:00 AM
Your imagery was palpable in this beautiful piece Carrie. It is one of my favorites. Congratulations!
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Date: 11/25/2014 8:39:00 PM
Hi Brenda, This is one of the most cohesive natural ones I've happened upon. Great job. It was enjoyable to read. Congratulations on your excellent win. Earl
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Date: 11/25/2014 8:45:00 PM
Thank you, Earl. I've often done the same thing.....mentioned the wrong name........but I always appreciate the wonderful comment. Thank you very much !! :) Happy Thanksgiving !
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Date: 11/25/2014 8:43:00 PM
Hi Carrie, So sorry. It was your poem and your name meant for the above captioned message. To be sure; let me restate my sentiments right here right now; This is one of the most cohesive natural ones I've happened upon. Great job. It was enjoyable to read. Congratulations on your excellent win. Have a great night Carrie. Earl
Date: 11/25/2014 8:18:00 PM
I would of liked to see this one placed higher. Congratulations on your win.
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Date: 11/25/2014 7:08:00 PM
There's sure a lot of wind lovers? I haven't read one earth mother yet? Congrad's on your win. Light & Love
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Date: 11/25/2014 6:18:00 PM
Congratulations on your win, Carrie. I clearly saw the imagery of the wind moving across the fields impacting the wheat and cornstalks. Sandra
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Date: 11/25/2014 5:27:00 PM
Well done Carrie. I found this very enjoyable to read. Congratulations on your win.
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Date: 11/25/2014 2:58:00 PM
I love the continuation of the theme throughout the 3 verses - beautifully penned - many congrats Carrie:-) hugs jan xx
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Date: 11/21/2014 10:17:00 AM
Wonderful imagery, Carrie! I feel the autumn winds...you have wriiten a sure winner...have a beautiful weekend! Hugs, Rhonda
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Date: 11/20/2014 9:24:00 PM
I love this poem -- as an old farm boy who spent many summers in corn field I could taste, feels and hear the corn wind!! All the very best.
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Date: 11/20/2014 9:24:00 PM
I love this poem -- as an old farm boy who spent many summers in corn field I could taste, feels and hear the corn wind!! All the very best.
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