The winds that will be howling at all hours
Keep my mind away from pleasant dreams
Not visible, but this cold wind has powers
Causing nightmarish visions to be seen.
—-
For this, for everything, we are out of tune
No longer gazing sleepily at a moon
But wishing on the brightest stars
That the world ceases these constant scars
It moves us not. Great God! I’d rather be
Off this boat drifting in troubled seas.
***
W3 Prompt #190: Wea’ve Written Weekly
The Bag Lady 
hi Cheryl❣️
Just wanna let you know that this week’s W3, hosted by our wonderful Josie Holford, is now live:
https://skepticskaddish.com/2025/12/31/w3-prompt-192-weave-written-weekly/
Much love,
David
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hi, Cheryl❣️
Just wanna let you know that this week’s W3, hosted by our beloved Nolcha, is now live:
https://skepticskaddish.com/2025/12/24/w3-prompt-191-weave-written-weekly/
Much love,
David
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This really hits, Cheryl—the unseen wind getting inside your head feels real, and that last line about wanting off the boat is just worn-out honesty.
~David
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Thank you David. Happy holiday!
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🤗
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a lovely poem Cheryl ❤ excellent write! 🤗
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Oh, how I love this Cheryl 🫶
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I’m so glad you liked it
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Excellent use of the Wordsworth’s poem!
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Thank you
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Cheryl, I want to escape this nightmare too! Well rhymed and reasoned!!
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Thank you!
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I love the way that you wove Wordsworth into your poem. I especially love the way you ended — Wordsworth + you. I think I’d rather be off the boat, too.
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Afraid it’s not possible for a while
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Nicely rhymed 👏
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Thanks!
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I love how you have used Wordsworth’s words Cheryl 💕
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Thank you, I love Wordsworth since elementary school
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Me too! 😀
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