The poem describes the wind as a powerful force of nature. It cradles nature's breath, rules over leaves and water, and tells rain when to fall. The wind completes many tasks, from playing with children's hair to racing cars on the highway. It serves as the foundation for storms and can uproot trees, yet also gently lays leaves to rest and carries dandelion seeds to plant new flowers. The wind will live on forever, defying even life itself as it continues its work.