Clouds

Clouds, the clouds diffuse a sad and somewhat somber hue;
Wind, the wind bemoans her loss of reins and calm control;
Crows, the crows flee men of straw, sleeves slapping at the wind;

Grass, the grass defends with blades, impaling truant gusts;
Rain, the rain descends aslant from angry ashen skies;
Stones, the stones repulse the pearls, exploding tears of gloom;

Woods, the woods assuage the angst of misty brooding trees;
Leaves, the leaves desert their branches, dropping one by one;
Fields, the fields imbibe a quaff to quench an arid thirst;

Streams, the streams meander, hushed, to distant vapid shores;
Breeze, the breeze intones a tune, a mourning monody;
Sands, the sands, in chaos, dance across the dappled dunes;

Shades, the shades appear confused, alone in lurid haze;
Mice, the mice discern the dawn, their beady eyes ablaze;
Clouds, the clouds diffuse a sad and somewhat somber hue.

Reviews

[Brian Csati]

I love the idea of writing about clouds as there's so much to be expressed, much as you proved here. Great collection of words, descriptions and imagery.

[Terry O'Leary]

Thank you, Brian...
Yes, clouds are so interesting... even though I spent nly a few words on them here...
And thanks for the kind words, and the tip!

[Valentine]

Being from another country you astound me with your English word usage. I was born here but do not have your command of our language. Valentine

[Terry O'Leary]

Well, Thank you very much, Valentine...
As it turns out, I was born and brought up in Hollywood, went to Hollywood High a long time ago... ;-)

[jacob erin-cilberto]

I like the repetition of the last line...like bookends it encloses this sad piece that has forlorn but beautiful description in it...

and the repetition at the beginning of each line also works so well...

[Terry O'Leary]

Thank you, Jacob!
Happy you enjoyed!!!

[andrew mitchell]

This poem has the feel of surrender as nature unfolds!

[Terry O'Leary]

Thank you, Andrew...
Although we try to aster nature, we should also stand in awe...