Cloud Cover

The early evening sky billowed
with smoke colored clouds,
smoldering above the burnt sugar brown
remnants of the October forest.

Ashen rain fell upon the dirty sheets of tar.
Spruce and pine protrude warily into
the foreboding firmament
piercing the night.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Brown Avatar
November 4, 2009 at 4:30 AM
I enjoyed reading your amazing poetry this morning Deborah. Bring us some more. Wishing you a week filled with love and inspiration. Love, Carol
Richards Avatar
November 3, 2009 at 9:07 AM
I do love the way you have with descriptions....original and quite imaginative! Lovely work. ~ Carrie
Nieves Avatar
November 3, 2009 at 8:35 AM
Great verbalization of such a scene.
Smith-Johnsen Avatar
November 3, 2009 at 8:13 AM
Deborah, Your writing is awesome. Love to you. girlfriend. Dane Ann
Kendrick Avatar
November 3, 2009 at 7:16 AM
Very descriptive. Keep writing. Sara
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