Sunday, October 18, 2009

An Ill Wind Comments

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An ill wind brings no fortune
when it blows your way
and if you see it coming
close up your shudders and boards
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David Harris
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Alison Cassidy 19 October 2009

Fascinating that the proverb written in the 16th century should still be recognizable today. And what a fine subject for a poem. There's no doubt about you David, you can turn 'anything' into a poem. I guess it's because you have a sensitivity to every moment and an abiding interest in sharing your world. Incidentally, re your title, it was Thomas Beecham, I think, who made the comment (in relation to blowing the French horn, which is fiendishly difficult to play) - 'the wind that nobody blows good'. love, Allie ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥

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Carol Gall 18 October 2009

avoid those ill winds good write 10

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Patti Masterman 18 October 2009

This is one of my favorite metaphors which you have made the theme of your poem. It is too bad we can't just see them coming, eh? (smile)

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