Zephyr

"Now Spring restores the balmy heat, now Zephyr's sweet breezes calm the rage of the equinoctial sky." -  Catullus

One god of wind blows from the west.
Zephyros was that Greek god’s name.
Of four wind gods – the kindliest!
One god of wind blows from the west,
and his blessed breeze I like the best.
At summer’s solstice, he has fame.
One god of wind blows from the west.
Zephyros was that Greek god’s name.

Dawn’s son, Zephyros, takes his throne
and Zephyr breeze is born in spring.
For blowing westerly it’s known.
Dawn’s son, Zephyros, takes his throne.
Warm rains pour down and seeds get sown.
Such beauty does sweet Zephyr bring!
Dawn’s son, Zephyros, takes his throne
and Zephyr breeze is born in spring.

May 12, 2023
for the 'Writing Challenge - 'Z' Words' Poetry Contest
Sponsor: Constance La France
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Kendrick Avatar
May 16, 2023 at 3:26 AM
Congratulations on this winning work. Way to go. I prefer zephyr's mild breeze. Thanks for sharing. Sara
Lawless Avatar
May 15, 2023 at 11:09 AM
Think Marilyn Monroe in Some like it Hot...
May Avatar
May 15, 2023 at 5:55 AM
Beautiful Triolests Andrea, Congrats on your win
La France Avatar
May 15, 2023 at 4:20 AM
Andrea, thank you so much for sharing your wonderful poem with us in my Writing Challenge, excellent, congratulations and I love your quote !
Congratulations on your great win in the Contest ...Andrea.
Peck Avatar
May 14, 2023 at 2:46 PM
Congratulations on First Place, Andrea! How fitting that Dawn was Zephyr's gmother! I especially love your last line.
Allison Avatar
May 14, 2023 at 2:14 PM
Many congrats on your win Andrea, i only learned the word Zephyr when I first joined soup lol:-) hugs jan xx
Fowler Avatar
May 14, 2023 at 7:25 AM
Love the history Andrea. Congratulations on your win! :)
Poet Avatar
May 14, 2023 at 6:59 AM
Back with, Congratulations on winning the contest with your excellent poetry.
Buhagiar Avatar
May 14, 2023 at 1:57 AM
Hail to the King Zephyr.
Poet Avatar
May 13, 2023 at 8:24 AM
Uplifting voice to your poem my friend. Zephyr vibes throughout. Good luck with the contest.
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