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O of C (out of control) Wind
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O of C (out of control) Wind |
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Alison 
since 2008-01-27
Posts 9318Lumpy oatmeal makes me crazy! 
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The wind is howling, howling, howling As it shrieks past dark window panes It grips the snow in its fists And shatters it like falling rain The trees succumb to bluster’s bite Then shudder, falling to the earth Each branch reaches towards the sky As they are buffeted with mirth. The dance grows frenzied and beyond belief The house leans to its rock and roll Make merry, wind that howls and screams The time will come to pay the toll The snow will blow; the trees will bow Until you find great need to rest Then you see, your strength will die The trees will grasp you to their breast You will be placed under arrest - Alison |
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2islander2 Member Ascendant
since 2008-03-12
Posts 6825by the sea |
Alison this is superb, I read it with passion and I am humbled by the talent of the poem, its beauty and message. have a nice day yann |
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OwlSA Member Rara Avis
since 2005-11-07
Posts 9347Durban, South Africa |
Oh, Alison, I love this! We, the readers, too are can under the spell of the wind - it is terrifying us with its dangerous power, but enrapturing us with the Rimski-Korsakov music it is conducting and the wild Rudolf Nureyev dance it is inspiring. I want you safe from the wind, but please forgive me if I apologetically confess that I am glad you experienced it (was it 3.30am?) so that you could give birth to this wonderment. Thank you for presenting it to us. Owl PS Please be gentle with the wind after it has been arrested . . . |
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Honeybunch Member Rara Avis
since 2001-12-29
Posts 7115South Africa |
Oh goodness, I know about OC wind but thankfully not the snow. Such a descriptive poem, Alison, and so well done as to give me the shivers. Helen |
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ethome Member Patricius
since 2000-05-14
Posts 11858New Brunswick Canada |
I'm still smiling at the very last line. I got blown all around as I was reading this and I shivered. But I could relate so well. Excellent delivery of those frozen images.......There's a reckoning coming I guess....smile... Now I'm looking for someone to post bail...Might be a problem....smile ...That's what I get for branching out! The only reason I make mention of this is because some have refered to me as a big bag of wind so I thought it was relevant. Take Care Eric the writer views a critic like a fire hydrant would view a dog |
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Margherita Member Seraphic
since 2003-02-08
Posts 22236Eternity |
".... oh, is there a more welcome resting place than the trees' breast?" ... thinks the wind  Most compelling work, dear Alison. Love, Margherita |
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Anoo Member
since 2011-01-23
Posts 55UK |
You have entirely captured the full blown effect of the wind. Beautiful and natural. Enjoyed it alot. Anoo |
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steavenr Member Elite
since 2003-11-17
Posts 4058 |
beautifully done...you've played your ending well off the write's context...excellent |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
It's one of those winds [and poems] that literally takes your breath away... it's an awesome experience...  |
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Misty Lilacs Senior Member
since 2005-11-15
Posts 1060White Birch Forest |
I love this. Well, I love everything you write!! We live on top of a mountain in the mountains of NH and I sure do understand the wind. It howls here and the whole house shakes. There are times I'm sure we're going to be transported to either Oz or the lake down below!! ooxx Marti I do the MS Walk everyday!! |
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Sunshine
Administrator
Member Empyrean
since 1999-06-25
Posts 63354Listening to every heart |
Marti, you can come to OZ anytime!! |
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Daddy Goose38 Member
since 2010-09-04
Posts 430obama's a rice paper tiger |
Bear me away to cold, to dizzing, airy, wendy heights, Where people have to wear protective clothing and carry their own oxygen to breath; and kiss the breasts of Heaven. |
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Juju Member Elite
since 2003-12-29
Posts 3429In your dreams |
I really like this -Juju |
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Lori Grosser Rhoden Member Patricius
since 2009-10-10
Posts 10202Fair to middlin' of nowhere |
I know wind and you painted it's portrait perfectly! too cool! Lori |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
Even after everything, I do confess there's something about a storm. (small storm)?  It's a bit sexy, I think. I guess it's all that pent up energy finally being released. (don't mind me, I was finally prescribed hormones, and it's like rain in the desert) *chuckle* and a teensy uh-oh...  Superb work, Ali-lovie.  |
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faithmairee Senior Member
since 2011-01-05
Posts 1441Poe Haven, USA |
very nicely done...your imagery was excellent...great poem There must be a poem in here somewhere. |
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