'windswept'

so this is it? 
we are calling it a day 
even though it's night 
who said we can't change the rules? 

it is just a simple line
   between here and there 
in the middle is where we're suppose to exhale 
but you decided to inhale would be best 

who knew that would be like a new start 

walking away should not have been a factor..

     windswept we were 

bold steps were needed,
no one said we should do it all in one day... 

take your time…


19/05/2011.. 13:30
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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Williams Avatar
June 21, 2012 at 3:56 PM
Wilma, super congrats on your win, excellent...David
Dietrich Avatar
June 20, 2012 at 9:32 PM
LOVE it, Wilma. Wow, twice you won with Chris. WAY TO GO.
Nair Avatar
June 20, 2012 at 6:15 PM
Wilma, Lovely lines and intriguing on the whole. Loved it..Congrats. .thnx for the comments..:) Jag
Ink-U-Script Avatar
June 20, 2012 at 11:40 AM
Congrats on both your wins Wilma!! Thank you dearly..enjoyed this poem of yours!!! hugs
The Drunken Poet Avatar
June 20, 2012 at 10:37 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved win!
K. Avatar
June 20, 2012 at 10:37 AM
I definitely enjoyed reading this again, Missy! And yes, haha I still feel like singing (ok actually singing that song, haha see my comment below)--yes not related but the title made me think that . I really like what you say here, of how amidst being windswept, we can still take our time, & take it slow (haha Noo, now I'm thinking of a John Legend song, Ordinary People!) come to think of it, that song fits this! oh geez. ok ok. I'm stuffing it. Haha.:D Super congrats on your win! mwahugs!
Brown Avatar
June 20, 2012 at 6:50 AM
Congratulations on your win in Chris' "A.gain" contest Wilma. Love, Carol
Doreus Avatar
May 30, 2011 at 5:49 AM
beautiful... oooo where are you from... i noticed the date and in my country it's day then month then year... I notice things like that
Sweetheart Avatar
May 22, 2011 at 12:45 PM
thankxx Wilma for those glorious birthday wishes.. they are still spilling over into today but toning down and surely one to remember.. I think I will keep this Ron guy..haha.. hope u are having a terrific Sunday..or is ti Monday already there? we expect 90's this week all week.. I am in HEAVEN! my friend..luv..
Dietrich Avatar
May 21, 2011 at 1:27 AM
very cool. the title and how you formed this. I like this kind of free verse from you, Wilma! Luv, andrea
Falotico Avatar
May 20, 2011 at 3:08 PM
Baby steps indeed my dear... took me half my life to comprehend that... well written piece.. always pleasure to peak into your mind.. Luv Michael
Foulk Avatar
May 19, 2011 at 8:01 PM
a very true piece of poetry, well written, enjoye it. thank you for reading and commenting on Tender Love.
Devonshire Avatar
May 19, 2011 at 2:55 PM
Hon, people rush into love so fast sometimes. "Infatuation" doesn't last, but when you take time to really get to know your partner and still have that loving feeling, it's so special. Wonderful poem! Love, Carolyn
K. Avatar
May 19, 2011 at 11:18 AM
one small step at a time indeed ;) and savor each step, bet you it'd be a walk to remember ;) love that windswept-- now that song "Swept Away" comes to mind O_o why am I in a singing mood?? lol no please no-- wouldn't want it to rain :D hugs to you missy enjoy this one, --somebody's inspired!! ^_~
Fraser Avatar
May 19, 2011 at 6:12 AM
Windswept we can be at times Wilma, and sometimes a step back to reflect is required before we advance. Fine poetry indeed....:)
Sweetheart Avatar
May 19, 2011 at 5:56 AM
super expressive write Wilma and an emotiional energy invades your lines.. great one luv.. and thankxx for the sweet comment on my example poem luv.. hope u will enter my contest..
Song Avatar
May 19, 2011 at 5:40 AM
Ohhhh. That's right, take your time and enjoy the journey. Nice poem full of wisdom....yet, caught up in the excitement, we just have to experience it all. Wonderful. Gwendolen
Long Avatar
May 19, 2011 at 5:32 AM
nicely done time will only tell. cory
A   Avatar
May 19, 2011 at 4:31 AM
Good morning, Wilma!! and a painful one it will be for me... ;-) but, in a better be worth it way.. And where is Nikko?? lol, anyways.. this poem sure makes me want time on my side. I begged my heart to stay under the condition. Only if the wind blew us back to that one day, sadly it was to late because time took me alother way. A wonderful title, "windswept" takes my mond with many thoughts here... Enjoy your ,, let me see. ... my day= your night.. xoolio,..p.d.
A   Avatar
May 19, 2011 at 4:33 AM
typo,( mind.). not mond.. thats what happens when you type in the dark....
Onclaud Avatar
May 19, 2011 at 4:27 AM
..and to go with the flow of natural energy, to puase and know it "is.." beautifully rendered, wilms! :) huggs, nette
Neels Avatar
May 19, 2011 at 4:29 AM
Nette, I just love what you have added ;) *hugs* W
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