The Wind

 

Sweeping in undected,

it can wrap itself around

a trees trunk

without choking the life

out of it.

Whisks away the debris

left in haste

by the human race.

Giving flight to those

brave enough

to spread their wings.

I only wish

you were the wind

then I wouldn’t have to

hold my breath

when I breathe.

Reviews

[Priscilla Moore]

I know this feeling, this yearning, this want.
"I only wish you were the wind, then I wouldn't have to hold my breath when I breathe"...
Beautiful and ironically, breath taking:)

[anne p murray- Not New ..]

Very well written with grace and wisdom

[*** Hey Jude***]

Dale this piece is so heartfelt! What beautiful imagining, of the freedom held in the wind so gently caressing.
From beginning to end this write flows with remarkable meaning.
Still knowing my friend, you will find the breathe needed! Blessed Be ~ :-)

[Aidz]

I enjoyed this... just read Bidayah's comment and I too thought much that same

[Kenneth S.]

You know how to tie it all together at the end.

[Emma Joy]

Tis everything, tis wind .. it's like a playful kitten, a purring tom and a wild creature arriving from nowhere and each does what it does.. and when it comes to sharing the air with someone wanted, it's a treasure chest that beckons togetherness. Your words have really set me thinking, start to finish. Your style varies, your themes alter time from time - great.

[Shin ( formerly known a..]

You'll have to be careful. It will give you gas.

[Palewriter]

I have to admit when I first read the last lines I thought she stunk. LOL
A great poem as always Dale, you never disappoint. Someday I wish to have your kind of consistency.

[Cherrie Palmer]

The wind is captivating, it goes from soft and tender to a raging beast, it must be Irish- lol, I love how you give this image of wind the human touch. The ending makes you want to leap right in.

[Perception Shapes Poetr..]

wow; the audiacity to select the wind and hold your breath to select what you breathe...if only that could really be - thank you for sharing and igniting my imagination - i love the courage of this expression.