The wandering breeze

Shutters secure and water in bottles with plenty of food

When September smiles and wild geese pause. 

there is a silent reverie of summer sadness... 

trips to the Ocean where waves play and 

seagulls fly in patterns of imagination against 

the clouds of a predicted storm along the 

Bahamas and isles dotted with palms... 

The calm before the storm where shells lay 

along quiet beaches where lovers have kissed 

and promises were written in the sand and mist... 

We wait impatiently for Dorian to make Land fall... 

Amen 

Reviews

[Lydia Shutter]

Pat, you know we are prepared in South Florida. I hope you will not have to worry about Dorian in Virginia. This is a very unpredictable storm. You are so romantic. "along quiet beaches where lovers have kissed" heavy sigh! Just so sweet and lovely. Lydi**

[Linda Marie Van Tassell]

What a beautiful way to memorialize the calm before the storm, in this case Hurricane Dorian. Dorian is such an unusual name, and all I could think about was Dorian Lord, a fictional character on the daytime soap opera, One Life To Live, that my mother used to watch when I was growing up. Like the storm, her character was a real mother. Then again, it could be like Dorian Gray, ugly to the core.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Linda Marie... I saw the old movie Dorian Gray...
I remember the soap opera One Life to Live... but never got addicted to it... to remember Dorian's name. My father created our own soap opera that we were forced to have "Parts". Wasn't it Shakespeare that said, "The whole world is a Stage and we are all Actors". Thanks Linda for stopping by. Dorian did so much damage in The Bahamas... and then on to South Carolina. Wishing you a lovely season as leaves turn magenta and gold... and life unfolds in mysterious moments that create wonderment. truly, Pat

[barleygirl]

I've never been in a hurricane-wracked area, so I'm not as enthralled with storm drama as some are. That's why I love how you've contrasted these peaceful remnants of summer against the agony of waiting, rather than focusing your poem on detailing the storm itself. Part of appreciating the damage afterwards is imagining the scene beforehand . . . and you've word-painted it with graceful pops of detail! (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Margie... As of today, September three, Dorian has done horrendous damage to the Bahamas... but miraculously has buxom today a Category two instead of four or five. It will not have landfall in Florida as predicted for today Tuesday, however it could cause
wind damage in Jacksonville, Florida, and further along the Coast of North and South Carolin, as well as Georgia. Mother Nature can be devastating. Thank goodness our poet in Florida is safe and things are much more hopeful for Florida. I am glad you noticed the softness of my poetry, as we need to remember how sweet and charming it could be when the weather permitted the beauty to be exposed on a sunny day of soft breezes and salty kisses. truly, Pat

[Patricia Wedel]

Dorian has become a Category two instead of four or five.

[barleygirl]

Thank you for updating, since I don't have satellite TV anymore, only minor web scanning which isn't as vivid as extended film clips can be!

[Patricia Wedel]

You are welcome Margie... Dorian has had the potential to be the worst ever in many ways.
So we are thankful that as it moves along ... it may not be as horrendous overall as was expected... but still may cause more havoc..than we could plan and prepare with precautions. hugs, Pat

[Cherrie]

Stay safe Fl., and Pat you are in our prayers.

[Patricia Wedel]

Thank you Cherrie... Dorian has the potential to be
horrendous. Your thoughts and prayers are needed.
as ever, Pat

[Lorry]

Beautifully stated Pat. Let's hope old Ma Nature can settle her gripes over water before landfall.
Makes me feel grateful our weather is just bad and not stomach churningly apocalyptic. I promise, I'll never complain about rain again.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Lorry... so nice of you to stop by. Your thoughts and prayers are needed, especially for Florida and the Carolinas. Of course The Bahamas will be hit quite severely. Mother Nature can be unpredictable.
Bless you and let us hope for a miracle in the making.
as ever, Pat

[Robert Trakofler]

Please keep safe!!! You are in my thoughts Patricia:)

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Robert... we are in Virginia, and may not get the
severity of the hurricane Dorian. However, we have a poet who lives in Florida and we worry about her.
Thank you for your prayers and thoughts. as ever, Pat

[Robert Trakofler]

I am worried for O'Lydia too hopefully the storm keeps swinging out to sea and not bear upon the shores

[Patricia Wedel]

Yes, Robert... hopefully, our poet and her family and grands will be safe ... this is our prayer... today is calm in Virginia, but we may have rain and wind tomorrow and beyond. Thanks for keeping your good thoughts for O'Lydia... hugs, Pat

[Sami Khalil]

O pray all is well with you all . It will cause a havoc on people and those beautiful beaches. You all be safe.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Sami... I appreciate your reading about the hurricane Dorian ... that is unpredictable. Prayers and good thoughts are essential for our survival. We have always been aware of natural disasters in the world... and we need to gather our hearts and soul
to offer support to everyone in the path of Dorian.
Thank you and Bless you. truly, Pat

[Sami Khalil]

All.true. You are welcome....

[jacob erin-cilberto]

and i pray that you stay safe...
all those in its path...
Mother Nature can be so dangerous...
nothing can stop her when she sets her mind to it.
j.

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Jacob... many of us have loved ones who may be
in Dorian's path. The latest prediction for Florida is
high winds, however, Dorian is headed a different direction for now at least. Thank you for your prayers. truly, Pat