Skies in Mourning

The skies in mourning, the clouds they weep

Rain cascades like tears, they creep

Down the panes from which I gaze

Out beyond the summer haze

There are no hands to catch the fall

Only trees and plants, one and all

Cupped, leaves agape to drink

Heavens sorrow - At least I think it sorrow

It could as well be joy

A happiness exceeded, jubilation that cloys

For nature is beautiful, indefinitely divine

Its grandeur will outlive yours, even mine

Hence why, the skies right now they cry

They know what lives, they know we die

I cannot emphasise with this sentiment

To weep with joy seems so impertinent

I digress from this spectacle, retreat to my keep

For now it is my turn I think to weep.  

Author's Note

RE-AMENDED EDITION

Reviews

[Transience]

For nature is beautiful, indefinitely divine
Its grandeur will outlive yours, even mine
Hence why, the skies right now they cry
They know what lives, they know we die

beautiful.enjoyed immensely.brilliant title and concept,but the second line doesn't feel right to me .earlier line mentions the sky is weeping so the simile feels repetitive.maybe you can try "cascades in silvers"??hope i wasn't being harsh.am a sucker for perfection:)

[John Alexander McFadyen]

Yep James love thew amended version. You will write some clasic poetry if tyou keep at it! Remember the music!!!

[zainul]

An amazing song of rain.
It stimulates my brain.
Wonderful write.

[Poetic Beauty]

To me rain is soothing and peaceful. I love the sound of it on the roof and I like to go outside and stand in it from time to time. Life is short. We should enjoy the simple pleasures a little more. I love the details in this pieces.

[Jon Settle]

Very touching poem.