By Autry Dye
Pensacola Branch, Florida
Goddess Dogoda is my name in one culture.
In others I am called Rashabar, Zephyr, Sirocco, Haboob and Pali,
Rolling off the tongue as easy as a breath.
My gentleness is welcomed,
Carrying seeds, scents and cooling the air.
Flowers nod their heads in greeting, flags flutter in salute.
Lightly I can touch the skin, like a lover’s kiss,
Flirting around arms, legs and faces.
Leaving us wanting more.
Trees sigh and Spanish moss sways,
Responding in a slow rhythm.
The dance is seductive.
But I am like Janus, the two-faced god.
You see the results, yet I remain invisible.
My strength will move sailing ships and wind turbines.
When disturbed, you see me as most powerful,
Destroying shorelines and forests, and flattening buildings.
Creating chaos for years to come.
Remember my two-faced nature, balmy as a baby’s sigh,
Yet when elements come into play that create my power, be wary.
For no one is capable of controlling my fury.
The poet skillfully reminds us of the power that two sided nature wields in one of its many forces. We could say the same of rain and sun, soil and sea.
I love it, Autry. Your words are as gentle and powerful as the wind itself. Bravo!
Thanks, Andrea, I treasure your comment, coming from such a respected writer, it means a lot. Autry
Love this poem! It evokes mystery and explores the whims of nature!
Thanks Mara, wind is either friend or foe especially after last night’s weather.
You are a writer that has painted a beautiful picture as well
Thank you, Sue, it makes me happy to know someone else appreciates my writing.
Great poem with a great description of the wind!
Thank you, Dorothy, On the coast here, the wind is either friend or foe.
That’s pretty awesome, mistress wind is indeed two-faced. Love the poem, actually an incredible description. Thank you for sharing
Thank you, Polly, I am also a painter and have found that writing for me is painting with words. Glad you liked it.