Sing With the Wind

by Winston O. Abbott

Winston O. Abbott

Genres: Poetry

Hardcover

First published June 1, 1968

Reviews

[Sam · Rating 3 out of 5]

“My wants are few
but the needs of the spirit are many
and so —
I have searched with patience
among the colors of the dawn
and walked with expectation
in the sunset's glow
I have watched the twilight deepen into
shadow
and shared the mystery of the night with stars
I have been a companion of the rain
and the snow and the fog —
I have felt the peace of a sunlit meadow
and walked alone into the raging storm
to listen to the many voices of the wind —
— and many times —
— so many times —
—
more times than you will ever know
I have turned to speak to you
but you were not there
for you too were searching
you also must have known
so very long ago
that the needs of the spirit
are many and great
and sometimes
and sometimes unattainable.”

[Arvilla]

My copy of this has a brown paper cover, put on by my grandparents to protect the beloved book, signed by both the poet and the illustrator, Bette Eaton Bossen. At the end is a beautiful publisher's note that perfectly summarizes the work: "It is rare indeed when an author and artist work together with such complete accord to portray and interpret the intangible beauty of life."

As I've been going through this month of poetry, I've grappled with trying to figure out what, to me, makes for good poetry, and that descriptor seems to fit this collection. Full of beautiful, flowing words that try to tackle the ineffable, sharing simple truths that I feel on a spiritual level. I'm not sure exactly how this book came to be on my shelves, but I am glad to have it and would recommend to others.

[Allie Mariotte · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow, I forgot how much I love poetry. Each poem brought me to a memory where I was in nature. Similar to the author I’ve learned my most valuable lessons outdoors. Being reminded of those lessons through this books was wonderful🥰 love love love it!! Must read for my kindred spirit friends <3