The Winds of Fate

“blew up with the winds of fate”

Wilcox's poem argues that fate and destiny are shaped by personal attitude rather than external forces — much like a ship steered by the set of its sail rather than the direction of the wind. In loml the phrase 'blew up with the winds of fate' evokes this imagery: the relationship felt carried away by uncontrollable forces, yet the poem's logic implies each party ultimately chose their own direction. The connection between the lyric and the poem is unconfirmed but the thematic overlap is precise.