Clouds

On summer days  clouds of white
float across the sky
and nightingales take flight
to sing sweet songs on high
as aflutter comes the butterfly


 If I could hitch a ride upon those clouds
As they go sailing by
Ten perhaps I'd be allowed
To float like the butterfly
And watch the birds go by
Copyright © | Year Posted 2013

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August 16, 2013 at 8:38 AM
i love the lovely clouds you are adoring through with your eyes. Joseph, many times I played above the clouds... yeah! I'm that kind of gal who can't get her head out of them clouds.. LOL, i know that is not what you mean... glad I read this one... Linda
Dietrich Avatar
August 15, 2013 at 2:56 PM
this is sweet as can be. A very admirable little cloud poem!
May Avatar
August 15, 2013 at 7:17 PM
thank you for those nice comments Andrea
Onclaud Avatar
August 15, 2013 at 1:32 PM
i really enjoyed this gem, joseph... it is often the simple things in life that bring so much contentment, especially cloud-gazing!... divine piece!.:) hugggs
May Avatar
August 15, 2013 at 7:16 PM
thank you Nette
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August 15, 2013 at 8:22 AM
Great lofty and uplifting write here Joseph. Yes, floating and flying... our human nature yearns for freedom such as this.
Hamilton Avatar
August 15, 2013 at 5:38 AM
Joseph this is stunningly beautiful much enjoyed reading Shadow x smiles
May Avatar
August 15, 2013 at 7:15 PM
thank you Shadow
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August 15, 2013 at 3:23 AM
- It's beautiful, Joseph! - All the best to you. - oxox / / Anne-Lise :)
May Avatar
August 15, 2013 at 7:15 PM
thank you Anne
Jones Avatar
August 14, 2013 at 6:02 PM
Aflutter comes the butterfly! Wow what a line....nice Joseph....
May Avatar
August 14, 2013 at 7:51 PM
thank you Donna
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