Matthew Anish Poet Free verse

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. October 8, 2010 at 11:19 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 October 1, 2010 at 10:09 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 October 1, 2010 at 8:57 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 October 1, 2010 at 7:01 PM interesting, enjoyed your write..P.D.

Doris Culverhouse September 28, 2010 at 5:20 PM enjoyed!

Sara Kendrick September 28, 2010 at 3:56 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

Lynette Chachere September 28, 2010 at 2:47 PM clouds can be such blast to see, especially in the night, thats when they're real pretty, i think.(: ~Always&Forever Lynette

Dr.Ram Mehta September 28, 2010 at 1:22 PM Nice observation on the cloudburst well penned, Matthew