WIND'S PASSION

WIND'S PASSION

A Poem by Betty Hermelee
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changes in wind and love

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A substantial wind lifts the sails to perfect stance

meantime the two hold the tiller

hair flapping straight back

glancing at each other off and on

smiles on their windblown faces

clouds drifting by at speed

just enough gale to arouse the sea into white caps

sails swing in staccato rhythm

 

Glances emerge as a kiss now and then

smiles convert to laughs

pink tongues feel passion grow

soon the wind diminishes to a sunset breeze

sails slap back and forth in no hurry

thereafter quiet imposes itself

the great sea releases white caps who listen

to the windless moments

time to sanction their lust

as they retreat below deck

and accept the moon’s tides

to carry them where they will

 

© 2025 Betty Hermelee


Author's Note

Betty Hermelee
RAVIN INK Prompt

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Listening to the windless moments is a great line.
I really like the very moment you realise there is a windless moment after the annoyance if it whistling through your ear.
It's very similar to the silence where you have to whisper something to make sure you haven't went deaf!
😃

Posted 1 Month Ago


Betty Hermelee

1 Month Ago

Thank you Lorry, always a great review!!
Warmly, B
i was hooked from the opening line. one of your best i think. damn, just love that opening line. great poetry. punch my ticket, i'm in!

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Betty Hermelee

1 Month Ago

Thank you Pete, always love your reviews!!
Warmly, B

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Betty Hermelee
Betty Hermelee

Black Mountain, NC



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My love of poetry results from my love of art. As a painter I am able to express myself on a canvas. As a poet my words come from my heart, my moods, sometimes sad, mostly upbeat. I like to use vivid .. more..

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