June Gloom

Just to provoke a little smile



The sun went into hiding
In the last month of spring
Had given much of its sun rays
Through the month of May.
Had heard so much complaint
And wondered why go through so much pain?

“Can't they see how pretty the flowers bloom
Just because I can shine through?
Can’t they hear the birds sing out loud
Because I beat the cold to a smoke out?
Can’t anyone smell the fragrance of blooming trees?
There’s so much good I give, can’t they see?”

The sun felt depressed and sad
It didn’t like feeling so bad
“One day, I am begged to come out
And when I do, I am wanted out.”
So the sun went into hiding
And none of its rays could be seen.

The clouds moved in silently
Spread throughout the sky evenly
Turning its days to fearsome gloom
It was the Month of June.
As if to make a point, the clouds went to war
Rain fell, lightning stuck, thunder roared.

After many days of clashing wails
The people bowed and prayed
Wondered why they had so complained
And pledged to never do it again.
And the sun was moved to come out
Smiling, it extended its power throughout.



By CarolineCécile
Copyright © 06.30.10.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Byrne Avatar
July 15, 2010 at 7:06 PM
Anthropomorphising the sun and clouds good idea!
Knop Avatar
July 6, 2010 at 6:27 AM
Wonderful imagery in your poem, Caroline Cécile! Ein wirklich schoenes Gedicht!!! Auch das auf facebook mit dem gelungenen Foto!! Thank you for your kind comments und Alles Gute!...Gert
Devonshire Avatar
July 3, 2010 at 5:16 PM
I like the personification you gave to the sun, Caroline. A very interesting and creative poem. Where would we be if the sun never shone again? Hope your holiday weekend is filled with bright sunny days and cloud-free nights so you can enjoy the fireworks! Love, Carolyn
Amah Avatar
July 2, 2010 at 5:45 PM
... a wonderful x-ray on the delights of nature & her ancient mother, creation; indeed, strolling thru’ the forests, mountains, valleys, streams, rivers, and the various esplanades of nature, although, to our much chagrins, these are fast-fading – else, the world is getting faster than ever old! – you could realise the better impact of an x-ray that your verse is meant to make ... keep fit! Canny
Neels Avatar
July 1, 2010 at 11:36 AM
Hehe love this Caroline, I would give anything for the ray of sunshine, its winter in Cape Town :) thank you for taking the time out to read my work Wilma
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July 1, 2010 at 5:19 AM
cute poem, we do complain too much about the weather.
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