SADNESS AND A CLOUD

I am a cloud, crying somewhere in a corner, waiting to burst and explode

I know that the sadness inside of me cannot be held in anymore , it has to be let out for me to feel free again

I know how it feels like to carry a heavy burden on my shoulders and to feel a certain way of despair lurking every time when I try to search for happiness and peace. 

Whenever it thunders, a shiver spikes up in my nerves and reminds me of all the times I have felt a pang of hurt and pain mixed with lifelong regrets

But what is the life of a cloud if it doesn’t burst and cry its heart out once in a while?

The rain drops- an instilling silhouette of my tears- are like drops of satisfaction and joy for humans, making them all dance to its tunes 

I feel happy looking down at the picturesque wondering that even though each one of them is going through their own share of pain, tears of my sadness are the reason behind their dance and smiles. 

Don’t think that it means that i will cry every time i am sad, it has only made me bolder and now i can face the thunder head on 

Sometimes I cannot stop myself from crying and i don't even want to but i realize that now i am strong enough to face the thunder head on and turn it into a smile when the first ray of sunshine beams and brightens my gray nights

Reviews

[Shambhavi]

Reading your poem reminded me of William Wordsworth's Daffodils! The way you conpared your sadness to a cloud wanting to burst and explode is similar to how he compared his emotions to nature metaphors. And honestly, now whenever I will feel like crying I am going to remember "i am strong enough to face the thunder head on." It was a simple yet powerful poem which has really touched my heart. I wish I could write like you though ^^

[Bivita]

Really appreciate your review Hazel.
I am glad it empowered you more :)

[Chris Shaw]

Tears are a release. I welcome them. After the thunder comes rain. It is a natural process. Don’t be afraid to cry. I enjoyed your stanzas here and the metaphors. All good wishes.

Chris

[Levi Levin]

This is an excellent piece of poetry. You did great!

[Bivita]

thank you levi

[Levi Levin]

Your welcome!

[Dhara_Ditzy Kat]

I really like this poem. If I was a cloud I'd be bursting all the time. Keep writing. Kittyhugs.

[Bivita]

thank you...

[Franky]

Im impressed! You nicely weave back and forth between your feelings of emotion and clouds or storms. Well done. I can relate

[Bivita]

you could relate to it .. that's what a writer wants to hear from the readers ..thanks

[Franky]

You are welcome! I've found as I get older that going somewhere alone and comfortable and crying once in a while makes me a better person. Thanks for giving words to my emotional well being :0)

[Bivita]

yes crying your eyes out is essential every once in a while. i do that too.
and you're welcome!

[Bivita]

and if you wish you can give me any topic to write on which you feel a little hesitant to express yourself. i would be glad to write about it :)

[Franky]

How about the difficulty in getting criticism at work. I don't do well with that at all

[Bivita]

mhmm isn't it a little boring? what do you think?

[Bivita]

but i will give it a go

[AJNJ]

Of course! What is the life of the cloud if it doesn't let rip! This is such brilliant poetry, I'm just stunned. You did such a fantastic job of show not tell! Are you published? If yes, please do share.

[Bivita]

i am searching a way to be published. ain't we all are.

[Bivita]

and thanks for the feedback Pestonejee

[AJNJ]

Wow. Try Penguin or Harper Collins. All the best.
And you’re welcome.

[Bivita]

sure thing. thanks!

[AJNJ]

You’re welcome 🤗....!

[Coyote Poetry]

I liked the poem a lot. I enjoyed how you used the clouds to make the reader understand. I liked how you twisted the words to meaningful ending. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Bivita]

Thank you Coyote

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome dear poet.