I’ve grown to know about the wind
That blows across the seas -
That stands the waves up straight and tall
Or sends them to their knees.
All ships must bow to his request
What ere he sends each day.
Sail on ~ sail on, through swell or calm
For that’s a sailor’s way.
They brace to meet the worst of him
They wait to greet the best.
They stow all gear beneath the deck
While sails stand for each test.
Bi-polar seems to be his way
Rotates from North to South
Or any point that’s in between
Can blow from out his mouth.
So blow wind blow until I’m spent
The challenge makes my day.
I’ve many oceans left to sail
I love no other way.
I’ve spent my life upon the seas
Grew up with rock and roll,
But any dance I share with you,
Breathes life into my soul ...
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Author notes
"WIND" ... and thoughts on sailing through life!
A contest entry
- 182nd Contest by Tarja.
450 points, ended January 31, 2008, 11 entries
Silver trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
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It's got a nice rhythm, jaunty. Congrats on winning a silver trophy.
jjj
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It's simply a pleasure to read poetry like this. If my mind were in the right place this is the kind I'd venture to write. Alas, reality has taken all the wind out of my sails...lol. Write.... write on dear friend. I need your thoughtful messages. Congratulations on the silver.
Sincerely,
Leo Long
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This is a very good poem filled with imagery. Keep this up. Good day my poet friend.
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What a wonderful way you have with language and rhyme This flows along effortlessly.Which make for excellent reading.I am so pleased that return the favour brought me here Beautiful Good luck in the contest
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Really good poetry--clear, articulate and impeccably rhymed. A genuine treat to read.
Bill
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Thank you for this gorgeous fresh write. I adored the imagery and the rhyming was exquisite. This was a lovely piece for wind. Thank you again for entering and good luck.
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