Winds Chase

Clues within nature's life. We anticipate Springs warmth, light and beauty.

Winds Chase

Winds chase through pewter skies, sculpted within leaden grey.

 Billowy formations melt together and keep racing.

Carried to earth; the gusts come a- swirling-

like a spinning wheel,

 pushing and pushing still. 

Trees sway in a glorious waltz;

 branches and limbs brushing together, 

whilst tiniest new leaves rustle

 and twirl in breezes swirl.

                   

Heavens water deluge, shouts in power-

 possessing and enclosing all it finds, 

then departs.

 The wood grove stands tall, slim and still

 but

 for the damp; drip, dripping all around.  

My soul lifts in joy

 as a fresh new wind comes a riding,

 trading grey firmament pin wheels above,

with one of Cerulean blue and creamy cloud softness.

 

Song birds timidly come out of hiding

from their blackberry hedge fortress;

 twinkling into my heart.

 In loveliness they sing and twitter,

 splash and play,

 through every mud puddle.

  Soon to form families; 

 fly, swoop and visit with one another

 in every vine and tree limb perch.

 

Yes,

Delightful little feathered ones are here! 

Red wing blackbird,

 spotted and crimson eyed towhee,

- cowbird and sparrow, 

are each a feathered wonder!

-They peck the dampening and swelling earth

-for black sunflower seeds

 cast by thoughtful hands.

 Last but not least; 

colorful cuties,

Red and purple finch steal the show!

 

Cold dim days are fading

 into hope's

nurturing time, refreshing. 

Oh, come warmth and sunshine brightness! 

Spur us on to be, move and strive

 for new dreams and vitality.

These precious days

 of pre-spring transition

point forward.

 March gales

wave your flag signal of

clues given to the much awaited spring!

   

 

     Kathy Van Kurin      2017

Reviews

[.]

A very well written piece.....

Your poems are always descriptive of a living canvas and this one is no different. Your vocabulary and word choice combine with lush visual imagery to put the reader in that very environment; marvelling along side you as the final gusts of winter give way to the coming of Spring.

A very visual, well written poem. Nice work.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Doodley,
Isn't it wonderful; all we need do is look out the window at the sky and can be ispired even in the city. But of course the rest of nature is the cherry on the ice cream! Thank you for your encourageing review. I never grow tired of the input of fellow writers whom have been at this a whole lot longer than I. You are an amazing writer and your opinion means a lot...............I wish you a glorious spring sir..................kathy

[Inject Positivity]

When poetry contains this level of thoughtfulness and beauty, it really transforms into the mind of the reader. Your words are sheer wonders for the reader because of their gravity and ability of creating such magnificent imageries. Birds, winds, sky, and nature capturing the whole theme of this beautiful poem. Great to be back at the café and read something amazing from you Kathy... God bless you...

[Kathy Van Kurin]

We pull what feeds our souls and try to relay it's power. This world is massive bowl of wonder just waiting to drawn from. The need is great to find wholeness. I look for it and need it's life giving message. Yes God does bless and thank you for reminding me through your wonderful review. Your so nice......................Kathy

[JT Godin]

So -- I have a soft spot for birds in poetry. Therefore, I enjoyed the inclusion of birds in this poem!

I quite like the structure, and what I would call the "inclusive voice" -- that reminds me of the Americanist tradition that recalls Emerson, Whitman, Crane... Bravo.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Thomas Isaac Goodine,
Nice to see you have come by to read a little here and give such helpful input.It's so nice to be given such a wonderful word to the birdies. Ya know they are just so interesting! Learning about them and to know names and history is fun as well. "Inclusive voice;" I had not known I was using that particular theme. Sometimes it takes another voice to point out our own. Your a gem! I love how you point out poets now gone. They lived and gave themselves in their own time and now others look back on what they shared. I'm glad you did. Bless you today.........................Kathy

[Sami Khalil]

"sunshine brightness!
Spur us on to be, move and strive
for new dreams and vitality"

[Kathy Van Kurin]

The natural world is so real and even innocent. We can trust its message and be free to allow our hearts to dream.

[Sami Khalil]

So true...:).............

[Sami Khalil]

"Last but not least;
colorful cuties,
Red and purple finch steal the show!

Cold dim days are fading
into hope's
nurturing time"

[Kathy Van Kurin]

The finches do not show themselves as much as I would like but when they do it is a great treat!
read moreThe finches do not show themselves as much as I would like but when they do it is a great treat!

[Sami Khalil]

"twinkling into my heart.

In loveliness they sing and twitter,
splash and play,"

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Fast movements so breathtaking; they do seem to twinkle.

[Sami Khalil]

Beauty upon beauty. Very descriptive and reflective of your genuine soul. Your focus and terminology are astounding...:)....................

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Sami,
You are confident within your own writing and able to freely share advice and helpful encouragement................THANKYOU SO MUCH.

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome freely...:)................

[Ted Kniffen]

Well done, Kathy. You set the scene perfectly. We have snow at the moment, but it has been an 'easy' winter this year. Still, the spring rains will be welcomed, as will the twittering of birds. Good write.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Ted Kniffen,
An easy winter with snow.......hmm. Here in the Pacific Northwest we do not have much lovely snow. Most people would rather not actually. Glad for you though if things were a little better. I know that you all love the Spring. Who doesn't right? Thankyou as always for every good and helpful word of input. This poem was something I actually started two or three years ago and it's been enjoyable to play with.

[emmajoy]

There are so many layers here, so wish I could soak beneath each and every one! Beautiful: 'The wood grove stands tall, slim and still ~ but for the damp, drip, dripping all around.' Tis almost as if time weeps before moving on.

Your language is so vivid in this poem, Kathy, tis as if your eyes have eaten your surroundings and you're reflecting everything seen! Delightful description about feathered creatures!

[Kathy Van Kurin]

emmajoy,
Ya know right now its raining and has been for many days......on and on........so every so often little peeks of light poke in and bring magic, just magic. The natural world is complex and youve got it right it is layered. Oh I like how you described that "damp, drip, dripping all around.' Time weeps before moving one. That is good!! Oh bless you dear friend....................Kathy

[emmajoy]

I so love your comments, they're more like friendly chit-chat than formality! Guess we respond to thoughts similar to our own, Kathy!

[V]

Paints a vivid image of spring anticipation and its beginning. Your choice of words is very soft and sort of hailing the topic, completely making use of its purpose. So many colors and natural images in there, boundless and almost overwhelming.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Bav..
Your power of observation is a delight! It is so wonderful to experience the differences in readers and how they interpret what is written. Isn't it fun! Soft words........oh that is nice! I am blessed with your kind and helpful input. Blessings to you. Kathy

[V]

You're welcome.

[Einstein Noodle]

"pewter skies sculpted within leaden grey." ..brilliant!! says it all says i! ..lived most of my life in SD and i know too well those sculpting artists .. and you paint the glories and wonderment of those deceiving "nice" days ..that can even temp blossoms from the fruit trees and tulips from the ground .. only to be blasted a few more weeks .. or even more than a month ... grrrrrrrrrrrrr! one needs to protect those bird songs in the mind and heart to get through to ... FINALLY ... Spring!! well said my friend! loved the experience of reading this
E.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Einstein,
It is just a joy to find so much.............You know not that you mention it the skies on going changes are just so awe inspiring! This poem was actually a day just like you describe. Transition. We all understand the word. Till a time of calm finally comes............."protect those bird songs in the mind and heart".....yes you are so right; Finally Spring! Yea! See you later...........Kathy