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

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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

[Norman 223]

Colour, sound and sensation are all brought together in your poem, Kathy. Your observations are a painting, recording and even a gentle drama in words.
What more do you need?
Norman

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Norman,
Thank you,When outside I just know that the incredible storehouse of meaning is just waiting to be pulled out. God's creation just cries out "find what you need!" Oh and I love your review especially the words, "a gentle drama in words." You are good! Take care and thanks for coming by. As always........Kathy

[John Alexander McFadyen]

The first two lines depict a dramatic darkened winter sky-scape so well. The poem moves on to describe the detail of the transition as buds and birds begin to let us know that soon winter will slip away again to our relief. Even through this narrative though there seems a darkness to the bitter end as we are still subject to the vagaries of the transition period.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

The weather here in the Pacific Northwest is an interesting mix of much rain, tempestuous winds softened like an undecided soul. Sunshine that peeks, charms and woos but not till summer does it really make it's intentions known. So now the teensy beensy hints are seen. It is such a cool thing and by the way your review was also so cool and thought provoking......................Thanks and bless you real good..........Kathy

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Dreamy poetic prose...

i wonder whether spring will come soon...we haven't really had winter...it's a wait and see.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Heh Jacob,
I'm feeling a little awkward here; This particular write was actually in process when I had posted it. You are wonderful to come along and read it so soon. "Winds Chase" was in I guess you could say rough draft. Then I had to leave my computer to attend to other stuff. Any how I am kind of bummed that it was view by you a little to early. I am still not super happy with it but well................what can I say. You are such a wonderful writer, I suppose I am embarrassed..............That's it...........Kathy

[jacob erin-cilberto]

we often think of our stuff in rough draft, and that maybe we are nowhere near finished...but often the early drafts are the most natural...and have the most honesty and purity...i did not find anything "rough" or choppy about it...i liked it as is...always up to the poet to make more changes..but i certainly like the piece.

j.

[Kathy Van Kurin]

Bless your heart you good hearted guy. I truly appreciate that; your input is right to the point and clear. I like that about you. Bless you Jacob........Kathy