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You Caught the Wind

I remember you, from when there was a spring When the seasons were ripe, with verdant green Our nimble feet danced in the wind and on the brink of everything Not a furrow in the brow of youth We borrowed life for just awhile and tapped our shoes on childhood's stage where carefree laughter was the rage that filled each age with promised smiles We danced and twirled a twin ballet just you and me on summer's waves Two pirouettes, in mode of curls of blossoms, frilled, and tender leaves unfurled in winds, we found a way to soar our wings, above the world We knew not yet of death or dying or of regret, or cause for crying But, something frowned upon the season You caught the wind, and without reason A colder wind that kept you flying far beyond my eyes could see And to the other side you disappeared beyond my words beyond my tears Now here alone I touch the day and taste the night remembering I will walk alone, in autumn sun And lay myself on dying leaves I think of you and think of then I feel the wind against my face that sweeps me to a distant place where I recall what time erased I'm closer now... to hear the sound The whisper of the seasons calling Above the trees, the sky is blue I think of you, and feel the breeze And all the while, the leaves must fall
9/2013 ...................................................................................................

Copyright © | Year Posted 2013




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Date: 5/12/2017 1:23:00 PM
Hi! I really love this poem and would very much like to use it (with credit to you of course) for a poetry video project I have in my AP English class. Could you please email me at on this website or on my yahoo account with the same username? I would like to interview you about your life and work. Thank you for taking the time to read this!
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Date: 9/13/2016 9:32:00 AM
Congrats!!! Carrie on your win...great verse my friend...god bless...^WW^
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Date: 9/12/2016 7:37:00 PM
The rhythm and rhymes are, simply, amazing. One of my favorites. Why Free Verse as opposed to Rhyme? Congrats, Carrie! :-)
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Date: 9/12/2016 11:37:00 AM
Carrie, you have such a wonderful way with the flow of your words in all your poems. Your tone is outstanding and exactly what I was looking for...congratulations on your placement and thank you for being a part of my contest! :)-luloo
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Date: 7/2/2015 12:16:00 PM
Wow, this is a fantastic poem, Carrie! Your words carry such strong and poignant emotions. You are in great command of your words, yet their is such a lilting beauty about them. Well done!
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Date: 7/1/2015 7:09:00 AM
Oh mercy me Carrie, how did you come up with THIS? Yes, this would be classified as free verse but it also has a rhyme scheme that blows my mind! I have seen this before in some of your other poems (How you do dat?) This reminds a little of 'The Story of Arwen and Aragorn' from The Return of the King (the book of course) Your friend and biggest fan - Tim
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Date: 6/30/2015 11:52:00 PM
Carrie,, :) Congratulations on your win. SKAT LOVE
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Date: 6/30/2015 10:27:00 AM
I really liked your poem - very deep; congrats on 2nd place in the contest........... George
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Date: 6/30/2015 9:53:00 AM
Very nice. "Not a furrow in the brow of youth" and then..."something frowned upon the season" Ha, one never knows when?! I like it.
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Date: 6/30/2015 9:40:00 AM
Carrie, always graceful and beautiful with words!11 ~BIG CONGRATULATIONS!~Olive Eloisa
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Date: 6/30/2015 4:11:00 AM
Lovely, Carrie. Congratulations on a worthy piece. Viv x
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Date: 2/11/2014 8:28:00 AM
A great write and congrats on the win, carrie
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Date: 2/10/2014 10:20:00 AM
Way to go with this awesome winner..Sara
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Date: 2/10/2014 7:19:00 AM
Rubens comment best captures how I feel about this one. Beyond outstanding Carrie!
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Date: 2/10/2014 4:19:00 AM
Lovely Carrie, congratulations xx
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Date: 2/9/2014 10:24:00 PM
A heartfelt verse, Carrie! Big congrats on your deserving placement!!
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Date: 2/9/2014 7:33:00 PM
I can see how a poem by Elaine would inspire such beautiful writing from you, Carrie. Sure wish I saw more of her here. She is a wonder! And this poem is too. congrats for your win.
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Date: 2/9/2014 7:15:00 PM
Sad but beautiful....congrats on your win
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Date: 11/7/2013 11:41:00 AM
:) CONGRATULATIONS! Enjoyed your win............... Love ~SKAT~
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Date: 11/6/2013 7:33:00 PM
Carrie, nicely done.... congrats in Frank's contest.... xox~ LINDA
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Date: 11/5/2013 7:33:00 AM
This is soooooo sooooooo beautiful dear Carrie and definitely deserved the first win .I am going to add it to my favs
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Date: 11/5/2013 6:29:00 AM
such a poignant and evocative write, carrie, your words infiltrate the heart and soul...honoured to share the top spot with you - congrats! :)
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Date: 11/4/2013 10:37:00 PM
as always, you come from the heart, carrie... sooo bittersweet and lovely!.. big cheers on your top award..:) huggs
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Date: 11/4/2013 9:47:00 PM
Congrats on the win in the contest of Frank, Carrie
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Date: 11/4/2013 7:39:00 PM
Carrie, this is such a touching, beautiful write! Wow!! Congratulations on your first place win! Love and Blessings, Rhonda
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