East wind

The east wind
blows dry
fallen down
from the mainland hills

The east wind
carries like
dried husks
of fallen leaves

The east wind
cruelly cold
penetrates
to the bone

The east wind
brings the sun
but no warmth
the lamb shivers

The east wind
stifles inspiration
for those westward looking
over dark machair lands

The east wind
darkens the mind
while waiting
for the west to return

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