Changing Sky

My weeping eyes behold the changing sky
O'erspread with clouds of grey where once was blue
With gaze upturned, I heave a burdened sigh
At all the world now changed to leaden hue
Yet still they onward, ever onward fly
And more appear to change the sky anew
And now, as troubled hearts their sorrows spill
These maudlin clouds the heavy rain distill

The sun obscured in shame, he hides his face
And lightning lights instead the cheerless gloom
While thunder follows swift in furious chase
As if to herald thoughts of coming doom
And still, the rain descends at hurried pace
As if the earth in water to entomb
It seems belike this storm would rage for aye
And all the earth would never chance to dry

But lo! The setting sun that once was veiled!
Draws nigh to show his grandeur forth below
He shines his beams abroad the clouds to gild
And sparks the drops as diamonds all aglow
Mid pools of sapphire blue the sky is filled
With vibrant coloured shades of heaven's bow
What eye could see and not revive its fire?
Nor mind behold and not its thoughts inspire?

Copyright © | Year Posted 2013



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Date: 9/13/2013 1:30:00 PM
Wow! This poem is just fantastic! I love the descriptions of the sky as it changed with the storm clouds and the sunset. This is a very moving and inspirational piece of poetry. There is hope that the sun will always shine after the storm! Excellent work!...Sunsets are one of my favorite things to capture when I am shooting photography!...Thank you for the nice comments!
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Date: 7/25/2013 4:25:00 PM
Very descriptive and expressive work that paints a picture of the changing sky..Congrats on your win..Sara
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Date: 7/25/2013 12:41:00 AM
Arr wat a stunning piece. Congrats on your win as well and many thanks for the wonderful comments xoxoxo
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Date: 7/24/2013 1:50:00 PM
ISAIAH, love your changing sky winning poem... :-) Congratulations (-: ~SKAT~
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Date: 7/23/2013 6:09:00 PM
a splendid write Isaiah.....well done....congrats on your win
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Date: 7/23/2013 2:50:00 PM
Wow! An outstanding Ottawa rima. Congratulations on your fabulous win. Warm Smiles, Connie
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Date: 7/9/2013 5:45:00 PM
You have skills Isaiah. Reading the scriptures probably helps with the old English. I felt like I was transported back in time reading this one.
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Date: 7/5/2013 10:33:00 PM
wow!!! You did a superb job with this challenge. If it were my contest, it would be way at the top of my list!
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Date: 7/5/2013 11:00:00 AM
impeccable in ole english tone and flow, isaiah... A world ye do thine heart already know, Ye see it as the bright sky against the clouds, Thy phrases to show... a keeper this is; grrreat stuff!..:) huggs
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Date: 7/5/2013 6:58:00 AM
There are no words for how much I love this, Isaiah. I think it's your best work yet. You make this form look easy, despite how intricate the rhyme scheme is. I could see the sky changing perfectly in my mind. I just love your classic style! Keep 'em coming! :)
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Date: 7/3/2013 2:22:00 PM
'My weeping eyes behold the changing sky-Im in love with this line..and each verse..Sad..then hopeful..Grey then vibrant.It is beautiful Mr I.Give a kisss to Rossetta and friends for me ' :)
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