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Winding Wind

Why does the wind create that howl and with it such a sensation? It's in your heart, your mind, your soul. It seems to reach for your very cognition. You sit, so still, in your room - just sulk. The thinness of glass is so frightening; it tries to fight the mighty howl but cannot hold it back, as that blow drives against your window from the world outside, with no mercy, it seems. Or does it prefer not to see you sulk so much? Does it ask what's in your heart, your mind, your soul? Perhaps this is its way of wanting you to know its wish, its supplication. Does a wind howl to make a plea? (7 Sep 2023)

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Sara Etgen-Baker

Date: 9/30/2023 2:57:00 PM

an outstanding read, Andrew! The wind howls in my office window...a great deal of the time...when it does, I pause thinking its pleading, asking me to let out my sulkiness and write words instead. Nicely done. Am faving it, Sara

Andrew John
Date: 10/2/2023 6:17:00 AM

Thank you very much, Sara.

Joanna Daniel

Date: 9/29/2023 1:14:00 AM

Great thought-provoking poem, Andrew:)

Andrew John
Date: 9/30/2023 4:55:00 AM

Thanks you, Joana, for your comment.

Valsa George

Date: 9/20/2023 4:27:00 AM

At the end you have flung a profound question. Sometimes with no specific reason, our thoughts blow wild like a howling wind. Why do our minds rave? We do not know as we are ignorant of why the winds scream and howl. Great poem Andrew

Andrew John
Date: 9/22/2023 4:01:00 AM

Thank you, Valsa. Hmm, wind can do funny stuff! :-)

Bill Baker

Date: 9/19/2023 2:05:00 PM

Intriguing closing line, Andrew. At times people seem to get grabbing at us for attention, maybe they're like the howling wind: maybe they need someone to listen to their plea. Very engaging poetry. A poet friend (to be) in Texas, Bill

Andrew John
Date: 9/20/2023 1:59:00 AM

Thanks for your comment, Bill.

Ink Empress

Date: 9/17/2023 2:23:00 AM

Such a profound and intriguing write that made me think deep, so creatively you’ve written in a way that readers would get engaged in what you’v delivered. Absolutely loved this . Fave for me

Andrew John
Date: 9/20/2023 2:00:00 AM

Thanks for your comment, Ink E.

Maria Fernandez-Garcia

Date: 9/11/2023 11:16:00 AM

Amazing your poem, Andrew. Sometimes it's nice to listen to the wind when we are next to a fire talking with our family or/and friends in the countryside or even in the city near the sea. I enjoyed reading this nice piece. Have a good eveningxxx

Andrew John
Date: 9/13/2023 3:07:00 AM

Great thoughts here, Maria. Thank you.

Arastu Goyal

Date: 9/7/2023 2:29:00 AM

Clever poem, I like the way you expressed this idea with the wind. -AG

Andrew John
Date: 9/9/2023 3:32:00 AM

Thank you very much for your kind comment, AG.