Poetry Explorer- Classic Contemporary Poetry, FLIGHT OF THE WESTWIND, by NELLIE M. SHEVLIN


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FLIGHT OF THE WESTWIND, by                    
First Line: Smooth as the course of an arrow
Last Line: Melting into sunset's glow.
Subject(s): Wind


Smooth as the course of an arrow,
From the practised red man's bow;
Graceful as flight of seagull,
Where the waters ebb and flow;
And the highway's silver ribbon
Leads to ocean's foamy gate --
Glides the "Westwind" -- rich, luxurious,
With its precious human freight.

On it moves, a glint of sunshine,
Where the forest trails once lay;
And the Indian Brave and maiden
Trod the lone path to the bay;
Lo! The forest trails have widened,
And the maiden breathes a sigh;
As she whispers to her warrior:
"Hark! ... The Westwind passes by."

Now the footpath is a highway
And the chieftain and his bride
Ride along through fringe of fir trees,
Far, far up the mountain side;
Swifter than the flight of eagle,
Or the timid forest doe,
Moves the Westwind with the breezes,
Melting into sunset's glow.





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