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Cloudburst

Over the city - 
rainclouds
   People walking on the 
streets
feel 
    the steady beat 
of the raindrops
     As the afternoon passes
 weary eyes 
            turn homeward 
Somewhere in the distance 
            songs are being sung
Tunes which bring happiness
    to a cloud - covered city 
Urban dwellers
    await each note 
with great anticipation
    Joy is something we can 
          take 
          delight in 
If we open our eyes 
and ears 
  To the many universes 
Which lie beyond our urban home

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Kabuteng P.Ink K.

Date: 10/8/2010 11:19:00 PM

Beautiful write that also reminds of the reader to be more aware of the happiness surrounding them-- wonderful-- and I loved your title --cloudburst--thanks for this inspiring poem :) -- nikko :)

Ravindra K Kapoor

Date: 10/1/2010 10:09:00 PM

Amazingly beautiful Poem. You have given a new insight in this lovely write, ' Joy is something we can take delight in, If we open our eyes and ears, To the many universes Which lie beyond our urban home ' . So simple but so beautiful. I love these lines my friend. Love and best wishes....Ravindra....Matthew Anish

Audrey Haick

Date: 10/1/2010 8:57:00 PM

Love your work, Matthew..seems you've beenn away for a while? Hope all is well. And thanks for the comment. God bless. Peace, Audrey

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 10/1/2010 7:01:00 PM

interesting, enjoyed your write..P.D.

Doris Culverhouse

Date: 9/28/2010 5:20:00 PM

enjoyed!

Sara Kendrick

Date: 9/28/2010 3:56:00 PM

Enjoyed reading your work this eve..I am glad that I chose this one to read today..."Joy is something we can take delight in, if we open our eyes and ears" I especially like that line..Sara