Wind Song

Can a man ever hope to own the heart of a woman, even if it is given voluntarily?

WIND SONG

 

Like the wind, you seem to blow,

But I know not where ‘tis you go--

Pray let me ask, oh, gentle Wind,

May I be to you a friend?

 

This past month had flown swiftly by,

But ‘tis not mine to reason why!

I wished a wish that could not be!

(Perhaps it wasn’t meant for me…)

 

To leave imparts such bitter pain,

As more than friend to own you, I would fain!

But why, I ask, dost hurt so bad,

To lose that which I never had?

 

December 1976

 

(idea credit, Mr. Bill Wooton, my college roommate)

Reviews

[Tate Morgan]

OhI love this to own the wind the man who thinks he can own the wind is so human

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I agree with Snapdragon..we never fully understand the opposite sex either..this has a emotional tug to it..making you feel for the writer..well written

[Snapdragon]

I often wonder the same thing about men. Why do we form attachments to people that can or never will be ours? I guess it's human nature to continuously try. Loved the tone and pace of this.

[Ruth]

This is nostalgic and intense emotion, like it a lot friend :) Poppy

[destination jungle]

easy and breezy even if it is sad.i like the simplicity and choice of words.thanks for sharing.