The Wind

Southland Times, Issue 22999, 19 September 1936, Page 22 (Supplement)

The Wind

—HIGHLY COMMENDED— One summer’s day in December, When we were going out, The wind rushed madly here and there, Blowing things about. “I’ll make them chase their hats,” said he, “And help the farmers too, I’ll pump the water through the mill, And let the water fall. “I dry up all the lying mist, Yet people think me lazy, They do not think of what I do, But I think they must be crazy.” —2 marks to Cousin Clara Lobb (11), Box 28, Edendale. —HIGHLY COMMENDED—“HoId your hat on, or I’ll blow it off,” Said that wise old wind to Billy McCoff. Billy was biking along to school, And to hold his hat on, he would look a fool. “I won’t,” said Bill with a very red face, “But down this road I’ll give you a race.” “If you don’t hold that old bell-topper on, Within five minutes, down this road it’ll have gone.” The wind gave a puff, and an extra hard blow, And off Bill’s head that hat did go. “My words are law and they must be obeyed, Or your journey to school shall be slightly delayed.” —2 marks to Cousin Norman Halil (13), Aparima.