L Milton Hankins Poet Rhyme

Clouds

Calm appears following a ferocious storm
As clouds turn marshmallow white again,
In the stillness, nature returns to a norm.

Drifting across patches of deep blue sky
The clouds resume their cottony shapes
As we observe them lazily passing by.

Our souls are soothed by the silence,
Following the loud thunder and lightning,
As clouds take up a slow, steady cadence.


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Poetry Soup, August 15, 2021
written August 14, 2021

#60 on Best 100 Poems for August, 2021
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William Darnell Sr August 31, 2021 at 10:13 AM Congratulations, Milton, on the POTD. I thoroughly enjoyed reading this one as the imagery you left in my head. Always a pleasure reading your work. Best of Wishes, William L Milton Hankins August 31, 2021 at 11:13 AM Ah, thanks so much, William. I appreciate your thoughtful and kind comment. Best wishes to you, too.

Anne-Lise Andresen August 17, 2021 at 2:23 AM - Congratulations on your wonderful p.o.t.d., Milton :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) L Milton Hankins August 31, 2021 at 11:13 AM Thank you, Anne-Lise. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart August 16, 2021 at 10:01 AM This is gorgeous Milton, an avid sky watcher I be. I can both see and feel this poem. Congratulations on POTD! xomo L Milton Hankins August 16, 2021 at 12:47 PM Thanks so much, Maureen, for your thoughtful comment.

Victor Buhagiar August 15, 2021 at 11:00 PM Congratulations on your POTD. L Milton Hankins August 16, 2021 at 8:12 AM Thanks, Victor.

Anitha Jayasankar August 15, 2021 at 8:55 PM Such a beautiful poem with great imagery dear Milton... 'clouds resume their cottony shapes'.. beautiful... I could notice some lovely alliteration throughout... Hearty congrats on your well deserved POTD... God bless.. ~ Ani L Milton Hankins August 16, 2021 at 8:12 AM Anitha, thank you so much for your thoughtful comments.

Brandy Nicole August 15, 2021 at 5:47 PM *Clouds* seem to take me to another time and another place. The wind whispers again and again, like a beautiful melody, one that you never wish would end. Your thoughts are tender and magical, all at the same time. I am floating. Congratulations Milton, on Poem of the Day. :) Brandy L Milton Hankins August 15, 2021 at 5:51 PM Brandy, thanks so much for your sweet and thoughtful words. I really appreciate them.

Malabika Ray Choudhury August 15, 2021 at 2:42 PM Congratulations on your POTD with this calming, lovely poem, Milton. BW ~ Mala L Milton Hankins August 15, 2021 at 5:33 PM Thanks, Malabika, so much for your thoughts.

David Kavanagh August 15, 2021 at 1:07 PM You know what Milton for some reason your poem evokes images of the guns falling silent and the smoke clearing across the western front at the end of WW1, I know that was not intended but most certainly could be a tangential consequence of this poem, brilliant imagery and congratulations on potd, cheers David L Milton Hankins August 15, 2021 at 1:10 PM Thank you so much for your keen observations and thoughtful sharing, David. I really appreciated it.

Gary Radice August 15, 2021 at 12:24 PM Excellent as always Milt! Cheers - Gary L Milton Hankins August 15, 2021 at 12:49 PM Thanks, Gary, for being so kind and thoughtful. I really appreciated your comment.

Ann Peck August 15, 2021 at 10:20 AM Beautiful and calming. "Our souls are soothed by the silence..." our souls definitely need that. Nice writing. Congratulations on POTD! L Milton Hankins August 15, 2021 at 10:25 AM Thank you, Ann. I really appreciate your thoughtful comment.

Joseph May August 15, 2021 at 9:14 AM Congrats on POTD Milton L Milton Hankins August 15, 2021 at 9:45 AM Thank you, Joseph. I enjoyed the write, and I really appreciate your congratulations!

Paula Goldsmith August 15, 2021 at 8:35 AM Congratulations on your POTD win. 3 nights this week we had thunder and lightning. I loved hearing it. Never thought of white marshmallow clouds. Sounds good, let's eat. Have a blessed day..................... L Milton Hankins August 15, 2021 at 9:51 AM Thanks so much, Paula, for your thoughtful response.

Daisy Blacklock August 15, 2021 at 7:11 AM Brilliant poetry! Congratulations!! L Milton Hankins August 15, 2021 at 9:51 AM Thanks so much, Daisy. I appreciate it.

Mike Gentile August 15, 2021 at 6:57 AM I love clouds Milton and your marvelous tribute evokes wonderful imagery! Congrats on POTD!!! L Milton Hankins August 15, 2021 at 9:52 AM Mike, it was a surprise, but I'll take it. Thanks!

Eve Roper August 15, 2021 at 6:28 AM Congratulations , Milton , on POTD.Eve L Milton Hankins August 15, 2021 at 9:52 AM Thank you, Eve. HUGS, Milt

Vijay Pandit August 15, 2021 at 6:12 AM BIG congrats on poem of the day, Milton. Beautiful poetry in splendid images. L Milton Hankins August 15, 2021 at 9:52 AM Thank you, Vijay. I really appreciated your thoughts.

Regina Mcintosh August 15, 2021 at 5:57 AM Wonderful. I love clouds. God bless you and Congrats on POTD. Love and prayers, Gina L Milton Hankins August 15, 2021 at 9:53 AM Your thoughts are so appreciated, Gina. Thanks!

Unseeking Seeker August 15, 2021 at 5:47 AM Beautifully portrayed Milton, congrats on POTD! L Milton Hankins August 15, 2021 at 9:53 AM Thank you so much for your thoughtful words, Unseeking Seeker.

Warren Doll August 15, 2021 at 5:45 AM LMH, well written and very descriptive. Congratulations on POTD~ Warren L Milton Hankins August 15, 2021 at 9:53 AM Warren, I really appreciated your kind and thoughtful words.

Tania Kitchin August 15, 2021 at 5:18 AM A beautiful poem, Milton, congratulations on POTD! L Milton Hankins August 15, 2021 at 9:54 AM Thank you, Tania.

Christuraj Alex August 15, 2021 at 4:59 AM This is a very beautiful work. Congratulations! L Milton Hankins August 15, 2021 at 9:54 AM Thank you, Christuraj.

Rama Balasubramanian August 15, 2021 at 4:51 AM Congratulations on your well deserved Potd with this wonderful poem. Enjoy the honour and day ahead L Milton Hankins August 15, 2021 at 9:54 AM Thank you, Rama, I will. It was somewhat of a surprise!

Jan Allison August 15, 2021 at 3:57 AM what wonderful imagery Milton, many congrats on POTD:-) hugs Jan xx L Milton Hankins August 15, 2021 at 9:55 AM Thanks, Jan. I love watching the clouds...one of my favorite pasttimes.

Caren Krutsinger August 15, 2021 at 3:39 AM Your imagery is gorgeous; I loved this part the best " Our souls are soothed by the silence," Congratulations on Poem of the Day Hank. I am so proud of you! L Milton Hankins August 15, 2021 at 9:56 AM Thank you so much, Caren. You are so thoughtful, and I really appreciate the compliments!

Jenna Logan August 15, 2021 at 1:32 AM Such an airy feeling to your lines, Milt. lol pun intended. Congratulations on your POTD. It brings a smile to my lips! L Milton Hankins August 15, 2021 at 9:56 AM Thank you, Jenna. Your thoughts are much appreciated. Keep smiling!

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