Staring up

Oh the shapes we see

 

 

Staring up

By jack

 

 

We see ripples in the sky

Of rose bud hips and saffron pie

Mountains carved of blessings shown

On avenues that stand alone

 

Cotton threaded evenings stare

Spun with love and open air

Flowing near the velvet sun

Twisting candy coated fun

 

Elephants with diamond smiles

Kaleidoscopic crocodiles

Pirate ships with popcorn sails

Riding on the backs of whales

 

Trumpets in a soft embrace

A long forgotten laughing face

An evil wizard casting spells

Santa Claus with jingle bells

 

A locomotive full of steam

Floating down a soapy stream

Rocket ships in underwear

Grandma’s wooden rocking chair

 

A Ferris wheel of bursting glow

Atop a sled upon the snow

Once again the pictures change

As what we see is rearranged

 

So many different things we see

Lying here, just you and me

Far from all the noisy crowds

Staring up at floating clouds

 

Pointing out the shapes we find

Pictures formed within our minds

There’s nothing else I’d rather do

Than stare up at the clouds with you    

Author's Note

Thank you for reading

Reviews

[Kaya]

My favourite memories with my mum are lying on a hill somewhere staring up at the cloads. The way you write, with such distinctive eloquent description... For a moment I was back there with her. I think writing a story that takes someone somewhere else, somewhere amazing takes a lot of skill. To do it with a poem is in my mind, nothing short of spectacular. You clearly have an incredible talent for this.

[Jack...]

Thank you so much. I am very happy it allowed you to drift away in your memories and smile.

[Frieda P]

This is so fun & carefree ...high on clouds!

'Of rose bud hips and saffron pie'

Eating that line up...such an enjoyable read.

[Jack...]

Thank Frieda, just having a little fun.

[DIVYA]

Those white tufts divine hold such magic! Even more so when seen together with a loved one!

I just feel in love with the cotton threaded evenings and elephants with diamond smiles! What a rocking imagery.

The poem is a wonderful and cute fantasy transporting us to bliss . Thank you for sharing it Jack.

[Jack...]

Thank you Divya for your always kind words. Look up :)

[headoverheart]

I missed this kind of innocence :( as you grow up things get harder til it's difficult to look up. It provokes feelings :)

[Jack...]

It is always fun to look up. Thank you so much for reading my poem.

[Cheri Roberts]

Aww I like this whimsical piece! Very nice.

[Jack...]

Thanks so much.