TO THE WIND

By Dorothy Una Ratcliffe

Strong, powerful Sweetheart-Wind,

In tireless love-storm surging;

Great, bold, tempestuous Wind,

Ever thy passion urging.

Hold me close in thine arms,

O! strengthening ecstasy:

Wild, sweet, capturing arms —

Love! I am yearning for thee.

Eyes, hair, bosom caress,

My rowan-red lips now kiss;

Life-giving, wilful caress,

O! marvellous moorland bliss.

Great, strong lover o’ mine,

I long for thy grand embrace;

Fierce, brave lover o’ mine,

I yield to thee my heart's grace.