Winds of change is a familiar metaphor.
Wind, as a noun, relates to speed applied to the movement of air. As a verb, it has a connotation of turning or spinning.
Change, as a verb and noun, indicates difference and transformation. As a noun only, change can represent coins left over after dollars have been broken.
During this morning's early, outdoor swim, I witnessed darkness giving way to light in a sky dominated by gray clouds promising a storm. Wind rearranged clouds as if they were puzzle pieces, implying that there might be some order or plan to all this obvious shifting. By the time it was fair to say that it was light outside, the clouds had all but disappeared and imminence of rain seemed to pause, perhaps at the mercy of second thoughts. The rain has arrived, gentle and sporadic at this moment. I cannot help but think of flipping coins, taking chances, and believing that good will prevail over its formidable opponent.
1 comment:
Very cool. One of my favorite games is to "make" clouds disappear. To play, sit comfortably by a body of water and gently stare at the thickest cloud in the sky. Focus on it. Marvel at its enormity and imagined strength. Then watch it vanish in less than five minutes.
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