What is lost to the wind

What is lost to the wind

 

 

I cry

for what is lost

to the wind

for it can never return

from whence

it came

 

 

Reviews

[barleygirl]

To me, the goal of a very short poem is to pack it with meaning, based on how a ton of possibilities are unleashed in the reader’s mind. Your poem is the poster child for doing just that. It’s not just words on the page, but ideas spawned by your words, which creates a much longer piece of consideration. A very creative way to say that we must keep going onward in life! *sigh!* There are no do-overs, I guess! (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Kelly Scheppers]

I get a little philosophical in the passing of another birthday. I was quite content with the brevity...so thrilled you enjoyed it, my cancerian friend! (((Hugs)))

[DianneR]

Happy Belated Birthday Kelly :-)

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Kelly... I am thinking of the song, "The answer my friend is blowing in the wind...... How many seas must a white dove sail before she sleeps in the sand?" Your poem is poignant to be sure. truly, Pat

[Kelly Scheppers]

Thank you ever so kindly, Pat!

[Gypsy Warrior Queen]

IF..... I only had those red shoes and could click my heels like Dorthy...I return again in the wind to each favored lifetime and memory! You always do so much to me Kel...mounds of emotion. You are so wonderful!

[Kelly Scheppers]

I'll tell you what, GF...you find a pair of those shoes, let me know, ok? I'd love to be clicking my heels to return to a memory. You are such a sweetheart! x

[redzone]

Kelly, you rip out a heart with these words... nothing is ever returned from whence it came (at least not as it originally was) but I think it is when you are confronted with this reality that we fill oceans with our tears....

[Kelly Scheppers]

I got to thinking of how a tree lets go of its leaves so easily...yet those leaves can never return from whence they came. What if that applied to us? Thank you, Curt!

[redzone]

in some ways it does apply to us Kelly, not in the same way as trees and their leaves, but as we age and experience more in life we are forever changed... in extending the metaphor of trees/leaves, I think at times even trees cry when the wind takes their leaves...

[Ted Kniffen]

In the words of the great Ian Tyson

"Four strong winds that blow lonely, Seven seas that run high,
All these things that don't change, Come what may."

What we 'lose' or choose to give up seldom returns. We can cry for the loss or smile at the memory of what we had.

This brief poem says so much. A good write Kelly.

[Kelly Scheppers]

Thank you for the review and the quote, Ted. It certainly made me wonder!

[C. M. Miller]

Yes, a short and sweet poetic orgasm you created . . . a quick race to the peak, followed by a reflective, slow descent.
(was deep in the Four Corners area this past week. No computer, spotty cell reception, no internet. So, a late but sincere "thank you" for your entry into our world. We all are the better for it.

[Kelly Scheppers]

...a poetic orgasm! You've heard it here, folks...I love it! Many thanks, my friend!

[Phill Oz O'fee]

I can relate - a very short and poignant piece to contemplate the might have been - perhaps next time, catch a ride on a passing leaf and see where destiny takes us - :-)

[Kelly Scheppers]

I'd love to catch a ride on a passing leaf! Thank you for a great perspective, Phil!

[Annette Pisano-Higley]

So deep and philosophical. You give us much to think about here Kelly. In your brief and poignant lines, you mourn for things that have passed and will not come again. Eloquent and beautifully balanced poem. But, what if time runs in a circle instead of a straight line? Will we see the past as the present in another life? Hmmmm. Great write!

[Kelly Scheppers]

You give me much to contemplate in this review, to think about time running in a circle instead of a straight line. I don't know about you, but the thought of seeing the past as the present in another life sounds pretty amazing!

[Chris]

Such a pretty lil "sparkle" in my night's sky...

[Kelly Scheppers]

Some people have that same effect! Thank you, Chris. ; )

[Chris]

Which of the three New Californias will you be in after the elections?

[Kelly Scheppers]

Lol, can you believe that! I'm in the southern part right now.

[Chris]

Hey - its California - what's to believe? Chuckling here.

[Chris]

I wonder if you'll have to pay State Income Tax to all three regardless of the one you end up in...

[Kelly Scheppers]

I think its ridiculous. It won't get my vote!

[Chris]

You say THAT now - but just wait! They'll find a way to word it so if you don't vote it will win OR if you do vote ONLY yes will count... it's California after all.

[Einstein Noodle]

there you go! it's just that simple when reduced in the fry pan of life eh!? ;) i am reminded of the Bible verses that talks about the Holy Spirit of God .. its like the wind .. we don't know where it comes from ..nor do we know where it goes ;) i enjoyed this profound little nugget to savor :) the sadness is deep and meaningful :(
E.

[Kelly Scheppers]

My dear Gene, thank you for such a profound review!