Rett

May 04, 2009 ⭐ See this poem's read count — a supporter feature

Winds of Life

Winds of Life

Adrift in the seas of never
Tossed upon the shores of now
She wanders in the forest
Of what is yet to be

She bathes in the waters
Of hopes that may come true
And dries upon the dreams
Of what might have been

She walks beneath the moonlight
Of love that she longs for
And ponders on the stars
Of what might never be

Tossed by the storms of was
That soaks her spirit still
She is blown by winds of maybe
Toward tomorrow dawning bright.

— Rett, May 04, 2009

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Region, Country: Southern Texas, USA

Favorite Poets: Dickenson, Longfellow

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Critiques

Rett

17 years 2 months ago

Thanks Julie

I appreciate it my friend. *L* yep, Double D loves the dawn. Glad you liked it my friend. Respectfully, Rett: Hug a logger, you'll never go back to trees! For the sake of children, read this. http://www.neopoet.com/node/19905

themoonman

17 years 2 months ago

Rett...

Stepping into free-form works well for you... the winds of chance are an excellent choice of theme... great flow... loved the ending line on each stanza... crisp... Tossed by the storms of was... great line! Richard

Rett

17 years 2 months ago

Thank you Richard

I like to step there at times although I always feel like I'm cheating. *LOL* I needed to clear my mind and this always helps. Glad you enjoyed it sir. Respectfully, Rett: Hug a logger, you'll never go back to trees! For the sake of children, read this. http://www.neopoet.com/node/19905

Wafi

17 years 2 months ago

Winds of Life

"She bathes in the waters Of hopes that may come true" Rett, its awesome! Loved reading it. Sincerely, Wafi

Rett

17 years 2 months ago

Many thanks wafi

I appreciate it sir. Glad you found it readable. Tell all hello from the old Texan. Respectfully, Rett: Hug a logger, you'll never go back to trees! For the sake of children, read this. http://www.neopoet.com/node/19905

Nordic cloud

17 years 2 months ago

Do you know what I am

Do you know what I am thinking here Rett? I wonder just how it would look if you were to tie all the verses together as one, and rearrange the layout of the phrases 'a la Longo' for instance, I feel it would become something very special then, I shall not try as you can do that yourself, but have a go for me? Don't necessarily change a thong if you think not. But its content I like. That soaks her spirit still (soak) Toward tomorrows dawning bright Respectfully Ann of Norway

Rett

17 years 2 months ago

I will give that some thought Ann

That might be an interesting exercise. Thanks my friend. Respectfully, Rett: Hug a logger, you'll never go back to trees! For the sake of children, read this. http://www.neopoet.com/node/19905

Seren

17 years 2 months ago

Rett

You grabbed me at the first verse ... It is poignant and beautiful ... Adored this ... Love and Light JayC x

Rett

17 years 2 months ago

JayC

Thank you very much m'am. I do appreciate it. Very happy you found it a good read. *S* Respectfully, Rett: Hug a logger, you'll never go back to trees! For the sake of children, read this. http://www.neopoet.com/node/19905

sakkkkkkkkkkkkkkk

17 years 2 months ago

A simple thought

Rett. I enjoyed the quill you placed to parchment yet I would answer her and tell her the truth be she a lady or the sea. It could be most anything for a person to seek. No matter my friend just be you and those like myself will listen and learn. Steven A. Kacer

Rett

17 years 2 months ago

Thanks Steven

I appreciate it my friend. Respectfully, Rett: "God made an idiot for practice, then he made a school board." Mark Twain For the sake of children, read this. http://www.neopoet.com/node/19905

deelilah

17 years 2 months ago

Hello Rett

This is a very nice freeform poem. I'm reading a lot of this sort of free-flowing, introspective work here today. I like all of it, but I will pick as a favorite: Adrift in the seas of never Tossed upon the shores of now She wanders in the forest Of what is yet to be The thing is, good, or bad,this is pretty much how I've lived my life. It comes from being a left-handed poet. Yours, Dee

Rett

17 years 2 months ago

Thank you Deelilah

I'm not left handed, but I spent a lot of my life like this. Glad you liked it my friend. Respectfully, Rett: "God made an idiot for practice, then he made a school board." Mark Twain For the sake of children, read this. http://www.neopoet.com/node/19905

Seren

17 years 2 months ago

I came back to read this

I came back to read this again ... It really is my favourite of yours Rett ... Still beautiful and even nicer the second time round :) And i left another comment ummm Cos i can ? haha Love and Light JayC x

Rett

17 years 2 months ago

Thanks JaC

I am honored you came back to it. *S* Respectfully, Rett: "God made an idiot for practice, then he made a school board." Mark Twain For the sake of children, read this. http://www.neopoet.com/node/19905

Electric Blue

17 years 2 months ago

Winds of Time

Rett Well my friend you have written a this poem about me. I am in every line. Will tomorrow be brighter I do not know? I know it could be brighter if those i need now would come forward and step up to the mark. But patience I have but I could do with a long hug right now. Still so much to do. Still finding it hard to create my words beside the two just written but they are just my feelings trying to find my way. Thank you for this beautiful poem my friend it has brightened my day. Always Electric Blue

Rett

17 years 2 months ago

Maggie my friend

I wish you the absolute bast. Right now, with all the miles betwen us all I can offer is a virtual ((((((((((((((((HHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUGGGGGGGGGGG)))))))))))) Respectfully, Rett: "God made an idiot for practice, then he made a school board." Mark Twain For the sake of children, read this. http://www.neopoet.com/node/19905

Electric Blue

17 years 2 months ago

winds of life

Rett My friend it maybe be virtual But I have to accept this for now but for me it is real and I have been here and long to be there again All I can do is dream for a miracal Thank you my friend Always Electric Blue

Rett

17 years 2 months ago

Muchas Gracias Senora

Muchly appreciated! *S* Respectfully, Rett: "God made an idiot for practice, then he made a school board." Mark Twain For the sake of children, read this. http://www.neopoet.com/node/19905

Rett

17 years 1 month ago

even slush

I never enter into a battle of wits with an unarmed man. Get the message? Respectfully, Rett: "God made an idiot for practice, then he made a school board." Mark Twain For the sake of children, read this. http://www.neopoet.com/node/19905

sedona snow

17 years 1 month ago

Winds of Life

Thank you Rett for this Beautiful and Moving Poem!

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