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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.


POEM OF THE DAY
Poetry Soup, August 15, 2021
written August 14, 2021

#60 on Best 100 Poems for August, 2021
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#57 on Best 100 Poems for September, 2021

Copyright © L Milton Hankins | Year Posted 2021

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William Darnell Sr Date: 8/31/2021 10:13:00 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 Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 8/31/2021 11:13:00 AM Ah, thanks so much, William. I appreciate your thoughtful and kind comment. Best wishes to you, too.

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 8/17/2021 2:23:00 AM - Congratulations on your wonderful p.o.t.d., Milton :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 8/31/2021 11:13:00 AM Thank you, Anne-Lise. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart Date: 8/16/2021 10:01:00 AM This is gorgeous Milton, an avid sky watcher I be. I can both see and feel this poem. Congratulations on POTD! xomo Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 8/16/2021 12:47:00 PM Thanks so much, Maureen, for your thoughtful comment.

Victor Buhagiar Date: 8/15/2021 11:00:00 PM Congratulations on your POTD. Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 8/16/2021 8:12:00 AM Thanks, Victor.

Anitha Jayasankar Date: 8/15/2021 8:55:00 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 Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 8/16/2021 8:12:00 AM Anitha, thank you so much for your thoughtful comments.

Brandy Nicole Date: 8/15/2021 5:47:00 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 Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 8/15/2021 5:51:00 PM Brandy, thanks so much for your sweet and thoughtful words. I really appreciate them.

Malabika Ray Choudhury Date: 8/15/2021 2:42:00 PM Congratulations on your POTD with this calming, lovely poem, Milton. BW ~ Mala Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 8/15/2021 5:33:00 PM Thanks, Malabika, so much for your thoughts.

David Kavanagh Date: 8/15/2021 1:07:00 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 Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 8/15/2021 1:10:00 PM Thank you so much for your keen observations and thoughtful sharing, David. I really appreciated it.

Gary Radice Date: 8/15/2021 12:24:00 PM Excellent as always Milt! Cheers - Gary Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 8/15/2021 12:49:00 PM Thanks, Gary, for being so kind and thoughtful. I really appreciated your comment.

Ann Peck Date: 8/15/2021 10:20:00 AM Beautiful and calming. "Our souls are soothed by the silence..." our souls definitely need that. Nice writing. Congratulations on POTD! Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 8/15/2021 10:25:00 AM Thank you, Ann. I really appreciate your thoughtful comment.

Joseph May Date: 8/15/2021 9:14:00 AM Congrats on POTD Milton Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 8/15/2021 9:45:00 AM Thank you, Joseph. I enjoyed the write, and I really appreciate your congratulations!

Paula Goldsmith Date: 8/15/2021 8:35:00 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..................... Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 8/15/2021 9:51:00 AM Thanks so much, Paula, for your thoughtful response.

Daisy Blacklock Date: 8/15/2021 7:11:00 AM Brilliant poetry! Congratulations!! Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 8/15/2021 9:51:00 AM Thanks so much, Daisy. I appreciate it.

Mike Gentile Date: 8/15/2021 6:57:00 AM I love clouds Milton and your marvelous tribute evokes wonderful imagery! Congrats on POTD!!! Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 8/15/2021 9:52:00 AM Mike, it was a surprise, but I'll take it. Thanks!

Eve Roper Date: 8/15/2021 6:28:00 AM Congratulations , Milton , on POTD.Eve Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 8/15/2021 9:52:00 AM Thank you, Eve. HUGS, Milt

Vijay Pandit Date: 8/15/2021 6:12:00 AM BIG congrats on poem of the day, Milton. Beautiful poetry in splendid images. Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 8/15/2021 9:52:00 AM Thank you, Vijay. I really appreciated your thoughts.

Regina Mcintosh Date: 8/15/2021 5:57:00 AM Wonderful. I love clouds. God bless you and Congrats on POTD. Love and prayers, Gina Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 8/15/2021 9:53:00 AM Your thoughts are so appreciated, Gina. Thanks!

Unseeking Seeker Date: 8/15/2021 5:47:00 AM Beautifully portrayed Milton, congrats on POTD! Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 8/15/2021 9:53:00 AM Thank you so much for your thoughtful words, Unseeking Seeker.

Warren Doll Date: 8/15/2021 5:45:00 AM LMH, well written and very descriptive. Congratulations on POTD~ Warren Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 8/15/2021 9:53:00 AM Warren, I really appreciated your kind and thoughtful words.

Tania Kitchin Date: 8/15/2021 5:18:00 AM A beautiful poem, Milton, congratulations on POTD! Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 8/15/2021 9:54:00 AM Thank you, Tania.

Christuraj Alex Date: 8/15/2021 4:59:00 AM This is a very beautiful work. Congratulations! Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 8/15/2021 9:54:00 AM Thank you, Christuraj.

Rama Balasubramanian Date: 8/15/2021 4:51:00 AM Congratulations on your well deserved Potd with this wonderful poem. Enjoy the honour and day ahead Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 8/15/2021 9:54:00 AM Thank you, Rama, I will. It was somewhat of a surprise!

Jan Allison Date: 8/15/2021 3:57:00 AM what wonderful imagery Milton, many congrats on POTD:-) hugs Jan xx Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 8/15/2021 9:55:00 AM Thanks, Jan. I love watching the clouds...one of my favorite pasttimes.

Caren Krutsinger Date: 8/15/2021 3:39:00 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! Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 8/15/2021 9:56:00 AM Thank you so much, Caren. You are so thoughtful, and I really appreciate the compliments!

Jenna Logan Date: 8/15/2021 1:32:00 AM Such an airy feeling to your lines, Milt. lol pun intended. Congratulations on your POTD. It brings a smile to my lips! Login to Reply L Milton Hankins Date: 8/15/2021 9:56:00 AM Thank you, Jenna. Your thoughts are much appreciated. Keep smiling!

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