Windsongs

Yes,he had known horizons far
 And set music by some lone star-- 
Undimmed the longing in his eyes
 For our windsong and distant skies. 
I'm glad we walked a little way 
Nor would I change one note today; 
As it was, so it seemed planned
 To bid goodbye, my sailor man.


8/27/2018
For Edward Ibeh’s Wind Chimes Contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Roper Avatar
September 15, 2018 at 8:05 PM
Beautiful imagery, Nette, congratulations on your win. ~`* Hugs Eve
Allison Avatar
September 1, 2018 at 2:30 PM
Such gorgeous imagery. Many congrats on your win Nette:-) hugs Jan xx
May Avatar
August 30, 2018 at 9:54 AM
Dropping back with my Congrats Nette..
Rowe Avatar
August 30, 2018 at 8:56 AM
Beautiful imagery. Such sweet music.
Wolf Avatar
August 29, 2018 at 9:56 PM
Words fail me. Exquisite. I leave it at that. ~ Tinkle on and on, Gershon
Robinson Jr. Avatar
August 29, 2018 at 4:54 PM
WoW! Ink weave those lush words, Nette! Great poetic imagery doth your pristine pen produce. Meesa love this poem, Meesa love it a lot. Love and smiles always.
Ibeh Avatar
August 29, 2018 at 2:22 PM
Thanks for entering my contest, Nette!:-) Congratulations on your win with this soothing, exquisite write!
Smith Avatar
August 28, 2018 at 3:12 PM
Fabulous write Nette, a sure winner...
Krampe Avatar
August 28, 2018 at 11:29 AM
Just lovely - your poem itself sounds like a windchime song.
May Avatar
August 28, 2018 at 8:24 AM
An enchanting wind song Nette...Gl in the contest
Ashley Avatar
August 27, 2018 at 11:01 PM
The haunting beauty of your exquisite poem will remain in my consciousness and stir my soul, Nette.. Best wishes for a win.. ~Susan
Papyrus Avatar
August 27, 2018 at 3:12 PM
A yearning installation....that's how it left me feeling Nette! The last stanza aloud did it for me. Love sent!
Green Avatar
August 27, 2018 at 3:06 PM
Such a beautiful and soothing piece of writing Nette. Really nice.
Wolf Avatar
August 27, 2018 at 1:54 PM
The harmonious interplay of tingling chimes adorns this gem of a poem. It's bound to be at or near the top of the contest. Bravo! :) gw
Sands Avatar
August 27, 2018 at 1:26 PM
Beautiful, passionate poem Nette! Good luck in the contest :)
Pandit Avatar
August 27, 2018 at 12:57 PM
A charming wind-song..elegantly depicted..enjoyed reading the artistic rendering..well crafted as always..best for a win, nette.
Babbit Avatar
August 27, 2018 at 12:15 PM
JUst wonderful, good luck in the contest, this is a winner for sure.
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