John Gondolf Poet Quatern

Clouds

When clouds are slowly drifting by
      across the heavens in my mind,
   they lift my thoughts into the sky
         in search of dreams I long to find.

I’m carried off to distant lands
      when clouds are slowly drifting by
   to pristine beaches white with sands
         and palm trees swaying way up high.

At times a darkness fills my sky
      as though the sun has disappeared 
   when stormy clouds are drifting by 
         and hiding hope with dreams I feared.

But then my vivid fantasies 
      that leave me on a natural high
   restore my weary mind to ease
         when clouds are slowly drifting by.


June 14, 2020

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Emilia James August 7, 2021 at 1:53 AM As a child I was told angels would sometimes sit on the white ones and watch us. I still like to watch the clouds and see the shapes they create, Enjoyed your poem John, Emilia. John Gondolf August 7, 2021 at 4:33 AM Nature gives us many beautiful sights and clouds are certainly one of them. I too enjoy watching the clouds and there ever changing shapes. I suppose that’s the dreamer in me. Hugs, John

Kenneth Cheney January 18, 2021 at 7:41 AM Wordsworth was my definitive poet on clouds, but now I'm having second thoughts. Superbly written and wonderful to read. Thank you. John Gondolf January 18, 2021 at 11:02 AM Thanks for the wonderful comments, Kenneth, I hardly believe my thoughts on clouds would compare to Woodsworth. All the best. John

Gershon Wolf June 17, 2020 at 1:27 PM Clouds drifting by in the heavens of your mind! Gorgeous imagery, John. First-class write by the 'Master of Classy Writes!' Wonderful experience for me, the reader. Thank YOU! Take good care, Gershon John Gondolf June 22, 2020 at 5:02 AM Thanks, Gershon, I appreciate it.

Connie Marcum Wong June 14, 2020 at 11:59 PM I love to cloudwatch the shapeshifters in the sky. A lovely serene poem John. xxoo John Gondolf June 15, 2020 at 4:40 AM Thank you, Connie, I’m glad you enjoyed it. Hugs, John

Brandy Nicole June 14, 2020 at 8:17 PM "When clouds are slowly drifting by" A heart floats along the sky. It is love that lifts you even higher. This is beautiful and tender, holding a soft touch of romance. I shall place this in my favorites. :) Brandy John Gondolf June 15, 2020 at 4:37 AM Thank you for sharing your thoughts, Brandy. This poem is about fantasies, I think I spent too much time in the clouds. John

Tom Cunningham June 14, 2020 at 3:38 PM I enjoyed your verse John, great rhythm and flow. Tom John Gondolf June 14, 2020 at 7:41 PM Thanks, Tom, I appreciate it. John

Darlene De Beaulieu June 14, 2020 at 3:00 PM Hello John Gondolf, yes the clouds are relaxing to watch. Today i saw angel wings. Then I saw mountains with snowy peaks. Enjoy your day my friend. Darlene De Beaulieu June 15, 2020 at 1:00 PM Hello John Gondolf, oh you are welcome. Enjoy your day. Hugs Darlene John Gondolf June 14, 2020 at 6:51 PM Hi, Darlene, thank you for sharing your thoughts on clouds. Have a nice evening. Hugs, John

Arturo Michael June 14, 2020 at 11:33 AM Clouds can do wonders...A smooth sailing write John Gondolf June 14, 2020 at 5:58 PM Thanks, Arturo, I appreciate your thoughts and comments. John

Heidi Sands June 14, 2020 at 10:56 AM So nice John. I love watching the clouds and the sky. I enjoyed this very much :) John Gondolf June 14, 2020 at 5:22 PM Thank you, Heidi, I’m glad you enjoyed it. Hugs, John