Challenge Entry

Catch the Wind

By Phantoms Wife written 5/24/08 10:02 AM, published 5/24/08 10:03 AM

 I could not catch the wind, I tried, But unimpaired she passed me by;  Left breathless kisses on my skin, And hustled through the trees again.

I saw her briefly scan the wheat, The wheat bowed down without defeat of spirit, quick it rose once more, and stood unruffled as before.

I chased her hours without end, I saw her, but to my chagrin, she far outpaced my meger stride, And when I grasped for her, she'd hide.

Among the leaves, the woods, the glen, I chased, but could not catch the wind. 

Wing 028

Sara Steger 2008



 
  • Phantoms Wife
    Sorry, guys, its a poem, but I couldn't control the spacing, so I'm not sure if it will read properly for you. Anyway...just like catching the wind, I tried.

    - learning never ends


  • The Old Guy

    I think the poem fulfills the task. It is very nice. Did you do it, I don't see any credits so it must be your well done rhyme.

    Also, the thumb, or any one of the flutterby newbie would add to the story (poem) especially 028 I believe it is, the wing unfolding ready to catch the wind..... 

    - So shoot already!!


  • Anonymous User

    I thought it was a beautiful poem - and even though I don't normally read poetry - I realize that poetry can say so much more in fewer words than prose - your poetry captures a feeling which can't be explained but can be felt and recognized as something special in nature that gives witness to our infinite creator.

    God Bless, Hank 


  • Phantoms Wife
    Thanks for the kind words. Yes, it is my own composition. I have added the credit and the image that Old Guy suggested. (Don't you love that we can EDIT now!)

    - learning never ends


  • Lidljo
    I really like this macro shot of the wing - I also like the poem.  The colors in both are so rich.

    - Flowers are happiness...


  • Lori Smaltz

    Exceptional poem!  I read it out loud. Believe me, I know.  You have a talent to develop further.

     

    - american[bohemian] style


  • The Old Guy
    Ah, Now complete. I think "Wing" goes well with your amazing prose. It's just waiting... waiting for that wind! I agree with Lore on your talent.

    - So shoot already!!


  • MRQUACKERS
    Lovely poem, captures how hard it is to capture the wind.  Lovely photo too.

    - A quack with an camera


  • Pablo57
    Beautiful poem.  Very well written.

  • VegasStan

    A beautiful poem!! ... Two great talents - Photographer and Poet - you are very blessed!! ... Thank you for sharing both of your talents!!

    - Out of Focus!!


  • surferguy
    great shot...

    - WoooFrigginHoooo...


  • enigmaticfaerie
    Fantastic poem!  It's beautiful and accompanied by a beautiful shot.

    - Film-junkie: Back in 2008


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