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Windward Dreams

I hear thou whisper through the trees
   and thy breath upon my cheek
is flowing warmth, sweet gentle breeze
   as in thy course thou search and seek.
Thy forces grow within thy dance
   and raise the volume of thy song.
If not for earthly circumstance
   I'd grasp thy tail and dance along.
Thy tempest is my hearts own beat
   thy beauty swirls before mine eyes!
Pray, loose these wretched earthbound feet
   set sail with me amongst the skies!

   For in thy arms I would'st be free
   to sail upon thy airy sea.



Inspired by Christie Moses'
Many Voices of the Wind contest

Copyright © Robin L. Gass | Year Posted 2008

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Ken Rone Date: 4/13/2021 4:10:00 PM This is great Robin. "To sail upon thy airy sea". I was born within sight of the sea. Fell in love there, both with my wife and the water. Login to Reply

Michael Jordan Date: 1/22/2009 8:25:00 AM Robin - Congratulations on your Honorable Mention in Christie’s contest – God Bless, MJ Login to Reply

Judy Riley Date: 1/10/2009 5:31:00 PM I love the imagery and flow of this poem, I am not sure it is in true form to be a sonnet. They have set rhyme schemes and counts, you may want to check that. This it truly a beautiful poem in its own right, nice work.Judy Riley Login to Reply

Chitra Lakhera Date: 1/8/2009 2:41:00 AM Wow wonderful language!! Just loved the last two lines, like Shelly pleaded in "ode to the west wind":) Congratulations on your well deserved success. Love, Chitra Login to Reply

Brian Strand Date: 1/6/2009 11:59:00 PM Congrats on you success in Christy/Nigel's contest.Robin Rgds Brian Login to Reply

Raul Moreno Date: 1/6/2009 3:11:00 PM Congraulations with your Honorable Mention...Raul Login to Reply

Sharon Winter Date: 1/6/2009 11:29:00 AM Congratulations Robin on your win in Christie and Nigel's contest! I knew this was a winner! Too beautiful! Love, Shar Login to Reply

Amy Swanson Date: 1/6/2009 9:56:00 AM Hi Robin, congrats on your win! I thought this was so beautiful. God bless, Amy :) Login to Reply

Carrie Richards Date: 1/6/2009 8:25:00 AM This was lovely and so deserving to be among the winners here! Congratulations! Love, Carrie Login to Reply

Kristin Reynolds Date: 1/6/2009 7:29:00 AM I KNEW this brilliant poem was a winner - congrats my dear, so well deserved!!! YAY! Love, Kristin Login to Reply

Juliane Thomas Date: 12/30/2008 5:24:00 PM This is simply wonderful and sets my soul adrift with the breeze! I love the sonnet form, and you did it perfectly! My favorite part: "If not for earthly circumstance/I'd grasp thy tail and dance along." Good luck in the contest! This truly seems like a winner! ~Juliane Login to Reply

Christopher Higgins Date: 12/30/2008 7:46:00 AM I sent you an email...don't know if you got it..but I would love that..go for it! Login to Reply

Christopher Higgins Date: 12/29/2008 10:57:00 AM Thank you so much for the comments. I am eagerly awaiting your new masterpiece my talented friend.:) Login to Reply

Sharon Winter Date: 12/29/2008 8:15:00 AM WOW.. I say big winner here! Let the wind take you with all your dreams and set sail to to beautiful shores, as you enjoy the magic of the journey. Just breathtaking! Good luck! Love, shar Login to Reply

Keith Bickerstaffe Date: 12/29/2008 6:10:00 AM '...if not for earthly circumstance I'd grasp thy tail and dance,' ...superb phrasing! Marvelous rhyming and flow... Love, Keith Login to Reply

Kristin Reynolds Date: 12/29/2008 2:33:00 AM What an amazing sonnet! I love it. I agree, this is a winner. :) I love the wind!!! Love, Kristin Login to Reply

Raul Moreno Date: 12/28/2008 10:33:00 PM Wow, Robin! this poem is great. I wrote one also for the contest. This contest is going to be hard to judge. I have read many great entries for it the past couple of days. Good luck and Happy New Year...Raul Login to Reply

John Rhinem Date: 12/28/2008 7:12:00 PM Smile~"Perfect!"~You know, "Precious & Gifted Robin!," your writing writing is evolving before our very eyes~and You can write so very beautifully when you wish too!! I knew You were good when I first met You~"You Paint Yourself As A Priceless Treasure Dear~Any Shades Your Brush Does Stoke~My Love To You Always, John!"~"Happy New Year Dear Lady!":) Login to Reply

Christopher Higgins Date: 12/28/2008 5:37:00 PM I think you have a winner here my friend. The personification in the piece is done well. The wind comes alive and sweeps through the piece. Good luck. Chris. Login to Reply