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.

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Date: 10/26/2012 11:00:00 PM
I love the way you expound on each especially Winds. I just love reading your poems.
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Date: 8/5/2012 5:15:00 PM
congrats on your placement. and thanks for your kind comments
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Date: 7/15/2012 9:04:00 AM
Hi Terry, I feel like I am amongst the clouds, birds and trees in some kind of trance, brilliant again xx <3
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Date: 7/10/2012 6:39:00 PM
‡ I Just Found Your Lovely Beauties Other Comment Upon, 'My Beautiful Bride,' Sweet Beautiful Terry * Thank You, Twas Sooo Wonderful, My Luv, Rachel ‡
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Date: 7/10/2012 5:30:00 PM
‡ Melancholy Muse & Have They Heard The News ? Love The Metaphors I Seem To Find, Dear Gifted & Beautiful Terry * As I Sincerely Spoke The Other Day, You Are Quite The Exceptional Poetess * For Some Reason This Profound Verse Conjures Up The Thought Of A Song By David Bowie * 'Time May Change Me, But I Can't Waste Time, Cha Cha Cha Cha Changes, Turn & Face The Rain Cha Cha Changes, Hey Look Out All You Rock-N-Rollers' * Smile, Yes I Did Remove One Poe, 'A Night With Tiffiny;' But I Remember It By Heart & Thank You, For Your Kind Lovely Visit * My Luv, Rachel ‡
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Date: 6/8/2012 12:53:00 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved win Terry and big thanks xx
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Date: 6/7/2012 9:43:00 PM
Terry, i love the repeat of words.. congrats on your win..pd
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Date: 6/7/2012 2:34:00 PM
Creative and expressive work that is in the winners' list..Congrats on your win..Sara
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Date: 6/7/2012 2:30:00 PM
Cool word [monody! one poet lamenting the death of another!!] Congrad's on your win. Light & Love
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Date: 6/7/2012 5:25:00 AM
Congratulations on your win in the 181 contest Terry. Love, Carol
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Date: 6/7/2012 3:15:00 AM
A great poem.Congrats on your win.Thanks for inspiring words at my page Terry.
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Date: 6/7/2012 12:52:00 AM
Excellent! Rich vocab. Could feel the emotions of sadness
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Date: 6/7/2012 12:38:00 AM
Brilliant written Terry - well done! - Have a lovely day to you! - oxox Anne-Lise
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Date: 6/4/2012 6:57:00 PM
YOUR AWESOME!!! ;}Today I'm reading poems from my aunt PD's account, hope you don't mind. Sincerely pd's niece SYLVIA }i{
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Date: 6/4/2012 4:07:00 PM
All that between clouds. There is deffinately the story of a rain storm here and each facet is described well. The setup is unique but it gets the job done. Huggs TLee
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Terry O'Leary
Date: 6/4/2012 4:43:00 PM
Terry thank you.... Did you notice, it doesn't rhyme... a daring step for me...
Date: 6/4/2012 10:35:00 AM
fluidity of nature's imagery enhanced by the charm of repetitive lines... somber, soulful write... i like, terry!..:) huggs!
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