When the Wind Leaves
free verse25 total reviews
Comment from flylikeaneagle
michael: so many of us need to take the time to remember stories. Take a notepad and write so you can pass down the heritage stories and songs. My husband's cousins way back were in history notes when they fought against England during the tea party. Now, my daughter and i are standing up for rights in government. I plan on writing a story about bullying awareness...let it rain. Dreams and visions start with words when written down. Great write, Michael.
I wrote one for the contest - battle of the winds blow - then I didn't know how to post it. Keep us informed. My dogs wanted outside twice while I wrote this poem. The Husky discovered she can jump up and scare birds in the bushes. So, she wanted to do this again.
Enjoy your day. Love the concept of celebration! flylikeaneagle
reply by the author on 08-Apr-2016
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michael: so many of us need to take the time to remember stories. Take a notepad and write so you can pass down the heritage stories and songs. My husband's cousins way back were in history notes when they fought against England during the tea party. Now, my daughter and i are standing up for rights in government. I plan on writing a story about bullying awareness...let it rain. Dreams and visions start with words when written down. Great write, Michael.
I wrote one for the contest - battle of the winds blow - then I didn't know how to post it. Keep us informed. My dogs wanted outside twice while I wrote this poem. The Husky discovered she can jump up and scare birds in the bushes. So, she wanted to do this again.
Enjoy your day. Love the concept of celebration! flylikeaneagle
Comment Written 04-Apr-2016
reply by the author on 08-Apr-2016
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I loved my Husky. Houdini. He lived eighteen years, that's gotta be a record for a Husky. A silly but lovable dog. I know, I've got to review your poem still. Jeesh. I'm so behind. Thanks for this great review. See? I"m trying to catch up. Don't forget, limericks. :)) mikey
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Michael; we have a Huskie/corgi mix, an Italian greyhound and an Austrialian Shepherd. Yes, three dogs and 7 cats. All are unique and sweet. Enjoy your day! Thanks for the chats! flylikeaneagle
Comment from janalma
I don't know how others interpret this, but it seems to me that it speaks of memory lost thru old age, or some such. Speaking with knowledge as tho outside the body, looking down on a body wasting away with age. No? I'm not very good at interpreting poetry, but that's my take on it.
An afterthought... The body being a metaphor for a civilization, a tribe or a way of life.
reply by the author on 08-Apr-2016
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I don't know how others interpret this, but it seems to me that it speaks of memory lost thru old age, or some such. Speaking with knowledge as tho outside the body, looking down on a body wasting away with age. No? I'm not very good at interpreting poetry, but that's my take on it.
An afterthought... The body being a metaphor for a civilization, a tribe or a way of life.
Comment Written 03-Apr-2016
reply by the author on 08-Apr-2016
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Wow. That is some awesome and deep interpretation of this. That's the beauty of poetry. There's always room for interpretation. I like yours better than mine by far to be honest. Sorry to be so late in responding. Thanks for the thoughtful response, mikey
Comment from dejohnsrld (Debbie)
I liked your first one, but do think this is the better of the two. Good story-telling style of the myth in this. Good work, my friend~Debbie
reply by the author on 08-Apr-2016
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I liked your first one, but do think this is the better of the two. Good story-telling style of the myth in this. Good work, my friend~Debbie
Comment Written 03-Apr-2016
reply by the author on 08-Apr-2016
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Thanks so much, Debbie
It's a little easier when the topic's been in my head for a little while. :)) Glad you liked this and sorry to be so late responding. I'm way behind in reviewing. But I'll try and get caught up soon. mikey
Comment from Ric Myworld
I like reading the poems that each of you write during your Saturday hour of writing. It's a great challenge that pushed everyone to compete and compare. Great job. :-)
reply by the author on 08-Apr-2016
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I like reading the poems that each of you write during your Saturday hour of writing. It's a great challenge that pushed everyone to compete and compare. Great job. :-)
Comment Written 03-Apr-2016
reply by the author on 08-Apr-2016
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Some crazy good stuff, yes? A couple newbies showed up and threw down with the big boys and killed it too. Whoa. Amazing. Don't forget, limericks this time. Hot chicks. All nude all the time. mikey
Comment from jusylee72
Wow you got me with this one. The story is so well hidden in the conversation. There is no speaking of disaster just barren earth with no wind. Thank you all for inviting me into your forum. I had such a good time writing Wind. Judy
Jusylee
reply by the author on 08-Apr-2016
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Wow you got me with this one. The story is so well hidden in the conversation. There is no speaking of disaster just barren earth with no wind. Thank you all for inviting me into your forum. I had such a good time writing Wind. Judy
Jusylee
Comment Written 03-Apr-2016
reply by the author on 08-Apr-2016
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Hi, Judy
So sorry to be so late in responding. Wow. What a wonderful review. We were thrilled to have you and SURPRISED at your killer entry. We're doing limericks this week. Big fun. HAHAHA! I know Gloria's already sent you our shameless add, yes? Be there. You're one of us now. The cool kids rule. Thanks for this awesome review, mikey
Comment from jlsavell
ahhh yes, since I am not a member of contributing to pot latch this week, only inspired by it, I am allowed to bestow a six on you. Your second one. woo, you were inspired. I just hope I still have to the ability to keep writing. beautiful my friend, beautiful.. Jimi
reply by the author on 08-Apr-2016
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ahhh yes, since I am not a member of contributing to pot latch this week, only inspired by it, I am allowed to bestow a six on you. Your second one. woo, you were inspired. I just hope I still have to the ability to keep writing. beautiful my friend, beautiful.. Jimi
Comment Written 03-Apr-2016
reply by the author on 08-Apr-2016
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I'm only a few days late. Lame.... What a wonderful review. I'm so pleased you enjoyed this. Thanks so much.
Now, how am I going to talk you into limericks. HAHAHA!
There once was a gal named Jimi
I heard she could shimmy shake shimmy
she said no to the lim'ricks
but that Mikes up to his tricks
and he begged on his knees, gimme, gimme
Not bad off the top of my head. See? Piece of cake.
Be there or be square.
Unaware, oops no underwear
but do I care?
is he going there?
uh oh beware
well, it could get out of hand....
two thirty in the morning, brain, not fully functional....
Comment from evilynne
I haven't read the first one; I'll have to check it out. I think this one is awesome. I wonder what it would really be like without any wind. A bit of irony - we are having high winds in New Jersey today. Everything is blowing. Anyway, your poem is great free style and the story it tells is wonderfully worded. Evi
reply by the author on 08-Apr-2016
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I haven't read the first one; I'll have to check it out. I think this one is awesome. I wonder what it would really be like without any wind. A bit of irony - we are having high winds in New Jersey today. Everything is blowing. Anyway, your poem is great free style and the story it tells is wonderfully worded. Evi
Comment Written 03-Apr-2016
reply by the author on 08-Apr-2016
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Hi, Evi
Still catching up. Wow. A stellar review. Thanks so much. I'm so delighted you enjoyed it. Reviewing soon. One way or the other. I may not sleep. YIKES! mikey
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I think you will review better if you sleep first, Mikey. Then again, you may dream about reviewing. Poetic justice? Evi
Comment from William Ross
very nice great job on the free verse and answer to the potlatch. like the last of it and we'll never know, because that's the truth. have a great day.
reply by the author on 08-Apr-2016
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very nice great job on the free verse and answer to the potlatch. like the last of it and we'll never know, because that's the truth. have a great day.
Comment Written 03-Apr-2016
reply by the author on 08-Apr-2016
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Thanks so much. Glad you enjoyed. mikey
Comment from Sandra du Plessis
A different kind of wind that spread stories and myths from one generation to the next. When the winds are not spread it will dies and become unknown.
reply by the author on 08-Apr-2016
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A different kind of wind that spread stories and myths from one generation to the next. When the winds are not spread it will dies and become unknown.
Comment Written 03-Apr-2016
reply by the author on 08-Apr-2016
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Great interpretation. Yes, right on the money. mikey
Comment from Pantygynt
Yes. I prefer this one too. It has the mythical quality both in its content and the way in which it is handed down orally from father to son. But then you've had time to think, plenty of time an dtuime to glean from others. No I am not accusing you of plagiarism but inevitably there are the ghosts of others tales in here.
Never mind. It's not competitive.
This could happily take its place in the ranks of the climate change project.
reply by the author on 08-Apr-2016
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Yes. I prefer this one too. It has the mythical quality both in its content and the way in which it is handed down orally from father to son. But then you've had time to think, plenty of time an dtuime to glean from others. No I am not accusing you of plagiarism but inevitably there are the ghosts of others tales in here.
Never mind. It's not competitive.
This could happily take its place in the ranks of the climate change project.
Comment Written 03-Apr-2016
reply by the author on 08-Apr-2016
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Just having the topic in mind for a while even though I wasn't contemplating it gave me an edge that I could feel when I wrote this. It ISN'T the same challenge that the first one was. I did write it faster, but it still was an easier write, I admit. Ah, I'm glad you caught the environmental aspect. Yes, that's what I was aiming for. Sorry to be so late responding. This week went to hell for some reason. HA! Limericks this week. I'm sure Gloria's already sent you our advertisement. LOL mikey
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I'll be there. If I can find it Lol.
