Notes About The Poem

I had never heard this word before 'windstill'  Common in Pensylvania. It inspired this poetry. 

Windstill

Windstill  ©


Subtle silence
Windstill
trees await the next 
message on the air

Windstill
not a whisper of birdsong
not a leaf-rustle intrudes
as it falls
fluttering down to the ground

The wind has departed
beyond the next hill
leaving in its wake
Windstill

Will it return? The breeze
dancing amongst the leaves
to the tune of the forest

Shall the still wind haunt
amongst the trees?
or come roaring back, shrieking?
Windstill
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Gauthier Avatar
February 16, 2018 at 7:53 AM
A very pleasant read, Trisha. Well done.
Sugarek Avatar
February 16, 2018 at 8:01 AM
thank you for your support, Line.
Rv Avatar
February 14, 2018 at 8:30 AM
This sounds so lovely, what vivid imagery! A great poem for a great word :)
Sugarek Avatar
February 16, 2018 at 8:01 AM
Thank you. I LOVE this word!
Otieng Avatar
February 12, 2018 at 9:42 AM
Lucid writing. I love it. I have learnt the word too.
Sugarek Avatar
February 12, 2018 at 10:16 AM
Thank you, Samuel
Daniel Avatar
November 26, 2017 at 8:45 AM
Really beautiful thoughts, Trisha:) and I too learnt a new word, thank you:)
Allison Avatar
November 24, 2017 at 12:15 PM
What a wonderful word Tricia and you have described it so beautifully with your wonderful lines. Am adding this beauty to my faves:-) hugs Jan xx
Sugarek Avatar
November 24, 2017 at 7:57 PM
Many thanks for your support and praise, Jan. I stumbled upon this new word and was inspired. xxoo Trish
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