Against The Wind

Never give up and never give in, keep on pushing against the wind.

Should I go North
should I go South
should I go East
should I go West
So many questions in my head

I could climb high
or perhaps go low

Against this fierce wind
does the rain know
tides will turn
and forests may burn

Never give up
never give in
just keep pushing forward
against this cruel wind.

Hopefully the calm will come
after the storm
and you will have time to reform.

Reviews

[Bhuyanshi Talukdar]

Your poem is a stirring and inspiring call to action, urging us to persevere in the face of adversity and to keep pushing forward no matter what obstacles we may face. The use of imagery, such as "climbing high" and "going low," creates a sense of both strength and vulnerability, while the repetition of "never give up" and "never give in" adds a touch of urgency and determination. Your words convey a sense of both courage and hope, and the final lines, "hopefully the calm will come / after the storm / and you will have time to reform," are both reassuring and empowering. Your poem is a testament to the power of resilience and the human spirit, and to the importance of never losing sight of our goals and dreams.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

the wind representing all of the obstacles in life...the ones that blow us to and fro, the ones that blow us off course...are we capable of resetting our course...I believe so, I believe so.

[Gee]

Reminds me of the footie anthem "you'll never walk alone" which was played as mum disappeared behind the curtains at the crematorium.
Enjoyed your words Katrina

[S.zaynab.kamoonpury]

Go east eh i say without knowing which east. A fab season poem, reads windy. Kudos!

Plz also read and comment on any of my two newest poems as per your preference.

[Robert Haigh]

This could be literal or allegorical. Most of us have stormy winds to contend with at some time in our life - either literally or allegorically! A good message in your poem!

[Katrina Mckeown]

Hi Robert, nice to meet you… thank you for popping by and your review.
Katrina

[Katrina Mckeown]

Yes they’re could be more than one way to interpret :)

[Lisasview]

Good morning,
I believe that one should never give in so I definitely related to your poem.
Lisa, now in Spain

[Katrina Mckeown]

Totally… Never give in ! Thanks Lisa

[Coyote Poetry]

Go west always dear Katrina. The Devil can't find you in the western wind. The Native Americans believed. In the west, we can escape to the great sea and know the feeling of freedom. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Katrina Mckeown]

That’s good to know as I live in the west of Scotland …so I am protected :) The sea certainly paints a picture of freedom… i love a visit to the beach for that very reason I feel happy and free there.
Thank you for visiting and your encouraging review.
Katrina

[Coyote Poetry]

Always my pleasure dear Katrina. I want to visit Scotland again. I visit her often in 1978-1980. Almost marry a Scottish gal. You are welcome.

[Katrina Mckeown]

Yes you should if you get the chance.. what areas did you visit? Oh wow … did you almost marry a Scot’s gal ? I was born in England to a Scottish Mother & Irish Father but my mum did bring me up in Scotland :)

[Katrina Mckeown]

Just to think if you had ended up staying in Scotland we might have been neighbours… even had the odd day out to the beach 🏖 :)

[Chris Shaw]

It takes courage to push through a storm. I found a positive message contained in your words Katrina. Small steps at a time, but keep moving. All good wishes.

Chris

[Katrina Mckeown]

It sure does Chris.
I’m glad you did as I do try to remain that way :)
yes definitely very small steps
thank you :)

[Sami Khalil]

"Against this fierce wind
does the rain know
tides will turn
and forests may burn

Never give up
never give in"

[Katrina Mckeown]

I’m glad you like it Sami. :) thank you!

[Sami Khalil]

I did, do. You are welcome, Katrina...

[Sami Khalil]

You pack lots of positivism in this poetic song. We should uplift each other, especially in these hard times.
Marvelous Katrina...

[Katrina Mckeown]

Thank you Sami
yes we should uplift one another as often as we can :)
Thank you for your kind words much appreciated.
Katrina

[Sami Khalil]

All true and well said. You are welcome.