The Wind Of Time

A Stone In Heaven, VIII.

"'...we look back, against the wind of time...'" (p. 117)

Any reference either to wind or to time is evocative so "the wind of time" must be a doubly evocative phrase.

See John 3:8 where wind is compared to another intangible, Spirit.

Poul Anderson's character goes on to make a speech about "'...wind made flesh...'" (p. 118)

- which we quoted and discussed here. I look back against the wind of time and scarcely remember writing that post. I must now hasten on other business.

CS Lewis quoted William Wordsworth:

"Surprised by joy, impatient as the wind..."