The west wind comes from over the sea <br />Whipping up the spume or blowing gently <br />Full of rain from drizzle to lashing storm <br />Shaking loose fruit from the boughs of trees <br />A warning to farmers to bring in the hay <br />For winter approaches on the west winds heels <br />A few short weeks and it will all change <br />The leaves of russet and gold <br />Will turn brown, fade and fall <br />Leaving the trees bare, except for the evergreens <br />Who throughout winter, will stand tall and proud <br />I know the west wind can vlow as a gale <br />Or be just a gentle, warm caress on your cheek <br />So for now sweet west wind <br />Please hold back your rain <br />Blow only as a spring breeze <br />For you have informed me, that I <br />Must settle down my garden <br />For it's long winters sleep<br /><br />Marilyn Shepperson<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/a-prayer-to-the-west-wind/
