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The Wind Is Up by john k zimmerman Friday, June 22, 2007 Rated "G" by the Author. Share Print Save Become a Fan sometimes ...
The wind is up I hear it in the rigging I feel it in the lively little dance my boat dances beside the quay I feel the wind in my heart as well – Feel it tug, as it tugs at the boat's mooring, at the lines of my heart... It speaks to me “Come and sail” . But I resist. My boat is old, I argue, Its mast is cracked, Its sails are threadbare I cannot answer The Wind’s call But it is not my boat That is holding me back neither hull nor sail prevent me from casting off I could slip my lines hoist main and jib, racing my heart to the farthest horizon. I could but my head will not allow it. thus I cower behind this persona of sober prudence that I have fashioner for myself while my chained heart longs for the open sea.

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Reviewed by Tinka Boukes	6/24/2007

Gotta love this one john.....thanks for sharing!! Love Tinka




Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner	6/23/2007

John, I like this one. What to do? Join the wind, or stay safe? Life is not without risks.......well done. (((HUGS))) and love, Karla.




Reviewed by Susan Cook-Jahme	6/22/2007

Hi John...just popping in to visit old AD friends and enjoyed this poem. May the wind fill those sails of yours :0) Susan myspace.com/happyscribbler




Reviewed by Regina Pounds	6/22/2007

you wisely realized you yourself have created that prudent persona who seeks to stay within a safe comfort zone while something within you yearns to break free -- this is so right on the spot, it resonates with me... gina




Reviewed by E T Waldron	6/22/2007

I hope the mind will bend and unchain the heart so you can sail free wonderful bittersweet poem...




Reviewed by Sara Coslett	6/22/2007

During your lifetime you will get many chances to live it freely. One day though, that chance might be your last one. And you'll never know when that will be. So my advice to you is: Never pass an opportunity to do something that you truly wish to do. ~ Sara