Brooding Clouds

Thoughts on a dull day ....

The clouds are hanging low and moody

Staining all our thoughts as they drift aimlessly across our mind

The sun is fighting hard but only sparkling slightly as the day unfolds

My mind is filled with strong emotions as they pass by

Releasing my deepest thoughts, fears and desires

A day for reflection as the world seems still

The river omnipotent in its eternal way

Never bowing to the forces of nature …

Just moulding itself as required by the wind and rain

Boats wallowing in its power as it allows them to pass

Seeking shelter from the storm yet to come

Our lives follow a similar pattern ….

Swayed by the river of emotions that carry us along

Bombarded by the winds of change .. and softened by the calm of the evening sun

We feel the wind… touch the rain … and bow to the sunset as the day disappears

To reappear replenished at the dawn …

Allow the mind to run free .. release the demons before the dawn..

Seek the peace and tranquility of your soul ….

 

Phil Sanders

26/3/08

Reviews

[None]

Your poem touches deeply and gives such wonderful advice...
"We feel the wind� touch the rain � and bow to the sunset as the day disappears
To reappear replenished at the dawn �"
...Great words to shake off the dust before the sun comes up! With the sunrise comes new beginnings. I know you like sunrises!! Very well written. Such beauty within.

[Catrinka]

Phil, this is my absolute favorite of all your writings...simply beautiful! I loved the imagery you used, very creative, and I loved how you then used an analogy to our lives to pull it all together. Needless to say, this is going right in to my favorites folder. In the words of Paula from American Idol, "you are a star!" The last few lines made it a triple home home run, bases were loaded, and you hit right out of the park! Triple kudos!

[J.P. Bristow]

You are the king of the impacting last line!!! Well written and picturesque.

[Valentine]

WOW..I like this one..You can write when you areen't pining for your sweetie..God bless...this goes in favorites..Valentine

[Sally Edwards]

How beautiful Phil, It soothed my furrowed brow after a hard day at work, such wonderful descriptions.....I paused sipped my coffee looked out of my window seeing and feeling your poem, I feel lovely and relaxed now, lovely poem and great photo with it.

[Ken Simm.]

Very visual, nice

[Nicholas Hallows]

Even dull days can be a source of inspiration... therefore, there is never a dull day... Well done

[Brenda Sue]

I love how you compare nature with your feelings, your soul. So very fresh and clean. I love the imagery in this piece. Beautifully penned. Excellent job.

[Cassandra]

I do dislike cloudy days.. rainy days are fine.. its the cloudy ones.. the moody ones that take its toll. I love your descriptions throughout this. Very detailed and beautiful. My favorite lines are the very first two.

[Beautifully Tragic xPoe..]

Beautifully written, some things are how I felt yesterday, but tis a brighter day today. Beautiful write.

[Penny Ellen]

Ah, you just perfectly captured man's connection with nature.