Going With The Flow

Cherry

By skinner_jennifer

Sun, 29 Aug 2021
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16 comments
 

Examine Clouds up high,

shades appear mantling

sun, ignoring beams

of power,

 

they hang in limbo with

no sound, thought or

feeling, emanating only

calm before breaking apart,

 

fractured by movement,

roamers of the sky, their

destiny awaits across

hills and peaks,

 

no time to loiter, sweeping

through breezes, becoming

weaker, existing on

borrowed time.

 

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Comments

Submitted by marandina on

Perfect - I just love cloud gazing. They say so much with the shapes they form. Super poem, our Jenny!

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Thanks so much for reading Paul and letting me know you enjoyed reading, and of course clouds too.

Jenny. smiley

 

Submitted by Di_Hard on

*****************************************************************************************************************************"roamers of the sky"gets Tina gave lots of stars :0)

 

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

Insubstantial,  yet fascinating to look at, – and so useful, for shade and water! Rhiannon

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Say thank you to Tina from me and also your comment Di.

Jenny. smiley

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Appreciate your comment Rhiannon.

Thank you for reading and letting me know your thoughts.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by Turlough on

I don't share this fact with many people but I spend a lot of my time sitting outdoors staring at the sky. Days with blue skies and cumulus clouds are the best because this is when I see maps of Ireland, ducks with three legs, my grandfather smoking a pipe and a myriad of other fascinating shapes that these fluffy white beauties form themselves into.

Your excellent words reflect an hour I spent in the garden this morning.

Turlough

Turlough

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Turlough, 

from one cloud to another, never is one the same. I agree it's a wonderful way to relax, let imagination take you away, observing how many shapes bring to mind a face, animal, certain person or objects. 

I love the fact you could see your grandfather smoking a pipe, gave me a smile. smiley Maybe he's looking down and letting you know he's watching over you. 

Natural world is the best don't you think? Our earth is so engaging, you just have to wonder at the beauty around us and be inspired.

Thank you so much for reading and your reflective comment, it was very much appreciated.

Jenny.

 

 

 

Submitted by jeand on

Hi Jenny

We used to spend hours lying on our backs, trying to find pictures in clouds, and just watching them move. Lovely poem.

Jean Day

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Jean,

clouds always make a good talking point. Glad you liked this one and thank you for reading and letting me know.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by forest_for_ever on

I am always grateful that throughout my life I have been able to see shapes and images in the ever changing clouds above.  I really like the thoughts and images this lovely poem evokes for me.  Thank you.

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

What a kind comment Graham, that's good of you to let me know your thoughts. I hope clouds continue to give you as much pleasure as they do me.

Thank you.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by Hades502 on

Hey Jenny, good one. I like the imagery in this one. I think like this a lot too. It's cool that you can look at some clouds and have all these thoughts about them. Great work.

GGHades502

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi there Hades, it seems there are many out there who enjoy gazing at the clouds. This poem was inspired by last weeks I P. just couldn't resist putting pen to paper. Anyway thanks for reading and as you know I'm always grateful for the feedback. Thanks again.

Jenny. smiley

 

Submitted by Di_Hard on

Just re read this, and wanted to say how beautiful it is. Gentle. Wise. I love it

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

What a lovely thing to say Di. I'm always amazed at how nature makes everything in life seem better.

Thank you for your kind words.

Jenny. smiley