Pages

The pulse of freedom

There is a sight I hold dear. A misty morning, a grey veil, green hills in the background, lush and abundant. On the fore, at about 100 feet...

Friday, April 26, 2013

Worth it!


All you need is
A crack in the window
And then
You can’t keep out
The sun
Or
The williwaw.
And
Either way
This whistle-stop tour
Is going to be worth it.
Totally.

42 comments:

  1. Williwaw, how I love that word.

    This was whimsical and poetic, I love thinking that something is going to be worth it.
    :)

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Thank you so much Kir. I am glad you like the little piece

      Delete
  2. williwaw, thanks for sharing the term. I love words like that and this prose. Sounds like a good invitation. I'll roll the window down a little next time I drive until everyone in the car yells at me of course. ;=}

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. That would be fun .. I usually prefer open windows when we are travelling rather than AC thing. Thank you so much, Ann for your visit and kind words

      Delete
  3. Now that I know the meaning, williwaw is a wonderful term. Your prose feels like a morning attitude adjustment to face the day. Very nice!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. That's an interesting interpretation. Now that I read it again, I can see that image building up. Thank you so much Maggie for sharing your thoughts here

      Delete
  4. I had to look up williwaw - what a great word!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Thank you so much Janna. The word found much love today.

      Delete
  5. I haven't heard whistle-stop in twenty years. Love it. well done.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Thank you so much Lance. I am glad I revived some old english word memories. I hope it works this time :D

      Delete
  6. Thanks for the new word! I like the sense of anticipation in your poem.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Thank you so much Nick. Your own blog hosts so many new words, and it is really inspiring to visit, especially during this challenge and at a time when alphabets have become trickier.

      Delete
  7. Love the up-beat style of this and that I learned a new word. :)

    ReplyDelete
  8. Wonderful piece Ruby! Love the imagery and the optimism. And what a great choice of compound modifier!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Thank you so much Suzanne. It is always a pleasure to hear from you

      Delete
  9. It is always great to learn a new word, blessings

    ReplyDelete
  10. This is a delightful response. I'm from Walla Walla so I especially like that word, walliwaw! :D

    ReplyDelete
  11. Loved the feeling of fun in this piece & cool use of the prompt:-)

    ReplyDelete
  12. Wonderful. As others have said - williwaw - what a great word. And the whole feeling of the piece - upbeat and hopeful.

    ReplyDelete
  13. Beautiful feeling of optimism. I love this piece, especially whistle-stop.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Thank you so much Kelly. It is always a pleasure when you drop by.

      Delete
  14. williwaw thanks for educating me. As the saying goes you learn something new every day. Thanks for being my something new. A crack in the window can bring in so much.

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Thank you so much Barbara for stopping by and leaving me such kind words

      Delete
  15. I learned a new word :D Great piece!

    ReplyDelete
  16. Thanks to Draug I too know. Nice writing. (RogRites)

    ReplyDelete
  17. I'm joining the "williwaw" fan club too, that is a great word.

    ReplyDelete
  18. The excitement of adventure. And the letter W! Fun poem, Ruby.

    ReplyDelete
  19. great one - really enjoyed it like a sunny day it blew me away well worth the visit :-)

    ReplyDelete
  20. Enjoyable. Just enough to leave an impression.
    Scott

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. I missed the linking limit on the post.
      Mine is at https://kindredspirit23.wordpress.com
      Scott

      Delete

Since every thought is a seed, I am looking forward to a delicious harvest.