For Blair

It is quite the task to capture a person in a poem. For each member of my team I composed a poem for their birthday in which I attempted this. I hope you enjoy!

For Blair

Blair on left, Me on right.

For Blair: A Winds' Song 

“Poetry is when an emotion has found thought and the thought has found words.”- Robert Frost

Soft whispers with the breeze, while it laughs through the vivacious palm trees.

Transparent rays for days, as the Son slides through,

Wave after wave as the Spirit issues.

Does anyone stop to acknowledge this wind?

As the morning lay on the leaves, I witnessed this breeze

I did,

And this made all the difference.

Sweeping with sweet aromas

With the leaves it danced and played.

Resting on earth, all the while it hummed and swayed.

Behind a tree, I stole a peak and met his honey eyes.

Instantaneously sweetness pierced me,

As he ascended back into the skies.

Try to capture him, and you will surely fail.

For as I reached out my hands,

He slipped through my fingernails.

Coming and going with ease,

Warmth perpetually felt but not always seen.

Santa Anas, this is not.

Blustery refreshment, timeless simplicity,

Unable to put Him in a box, this wind carries.

So how does one not acknowledge this wind.

As the dusk draws in the dawn, I witnessed His breezy song,

This I did,

And this made all the difference.

-SH