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Partly Cloudy Days

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The almost constant Texas sunshine has disappeared bringing us a string of cool, partly cloudy days that hint of winter’s imminent arrival. I step outside, making my way to the nearby walking trails. The clouds lift my spirits heavenward, for I am already imagining the sound-massage of rain upon the rooftop. Unlike most folks, I embrace the cloudy day, for it brings subtle whites and cool silvers to accent the blue sky above me. I pause, watching the passing white blossoms of the sky bring a transitory shade. Upon the sidewalk I see a lone butterfly beneath a tree canopy, passing from subdued sun to mellow hues. partly cloudy days, soft-filtered light soul song becomes louder, more confident in those sweet moments self-reflect

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Victor Buhagiar

Date: 10/27/2023 2:25:00 AM

Wish I were a painter. Your imagery is stupendous. I love the sound of rain hitting the window panes. Blessings.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 10/27/2023 4:47:00 AM

thanks for your thoughtful comments, Victor. I like the sound of rain hitting the window panes...calms me and even puts me to sleep sometimes :-) have a blessed weekend, Sara

Sam Scott

Date: 10/26/2023 7:21:00 PM

This is a wonderful atmospheric poem, Sara, you set the scene so beautifully and I really like it. The photo effectively carries the mood too. So many sunshine poems exist (yawn) I like your take much more :)

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 10/27/2023 4:47:00 AM

ahh...thanks for your accolades, Sam. I much appreciate your thoughtful words. Yes, sometimes too many 'sunshine poems.'Glad mine was a little different. Enjoy your day, Sara

Bill Baker

Date: 10/26/2023 5:58:00 PM

It's good to make the best we can out of the day we get, Sara. I concur, that's just what you did. Good poetry, my beloved. A poet friend in the other room. :-) Bill

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 10/27/2023 4:46:00 AM

thanks, dear hubby, for visiting and for encouraging us to make the best of each day. I can hear you, my friend and soulmate in the other room :-) hugs, me

Di11y Da11y
Date: 10/26/2023 11:33:00 PM

Too cute with that last line Bill :)

John Lawless

Date: 10/26/2023 2:42:00 PM

Enjoyed this walk Sara, now can we skip awhile....(I wonder if anyone still knows how to skip...to let the hips and arms swing freely and try not to giggle)

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 10/26/2023 2:48:00 PM

thanks for walking with me, John. Oh, skipping sounds fun...haven't done that in years. Thanks for the suggestion and for your kind words. Enjoy your evening, Sara

Clive Culverhouse

Date: 10/26/2023 1:21:00 PM

You made a cloudy day very relaxing and interesting, self reflect, just right

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 10/26/2023 1:28:00 PM

thank you, Clive. I appreciate your visit and your kind comments. I'm grateful it was just right. I appreciate your visits. Enjoy your day, Sara

Regina Mcintosh

Date: 10/26/2023 12:17:00 PM

Lovely and inspiring, a poetic testimony. Beautifully done. God bless you - much love, Gina

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 10/26/2023 1:29:00 PM

thanks, Gina, for stopping by. I'm grateful for your mindful comments. Have a blessed day, love and hugs to you, Sara

Paige Hind

Date: 10/26/2023 12:14:00 PM

Beautiful images- "rain as a sound massage" how creative! I enjoyed this!

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 10/26/2023 1:28:00 PM

thank you, Paige, for your kind words. I'm grateful you enjoyed it...appreciate your visits, Sara

Sotto Poet

Date: 10/26/2023 10:35:00 AM

Dearest Sara, you have masterfully crafted a deeply profound and captivating subject. Your work is nothing short of extraordinary, evoking a multitude of sensations that envelop the reader in a tranquil and serene ambiance. With your carefully chosen words, you have painted a vivid picture of cloud-strewn days, where the ever-shifting sky takes on an enchanting and mesmerizing quality, captivating all who gaze upon it.

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 10/26/2023 12:06:00 PM

good to hear from you today, dearest Sotto. Thanks for stopping by and for your uplifting and encouraging comments. Your view of my work means a great deal to me always. I wrote this poem yesterday after my morning walk beneath the rare, cloudy Texas skies...wrote it in my head and then had to rush home to write it down on some scratch paper in the garage :-) I'm glad you appreciated the tranquility and imagery. You're right, the sky was captivating yesterday. Have a splendid day, Sara

Di11y Da11y

Date: 10/26/2023 10:03:00 AM

Well this is just beautiful Sara - I love cloud strewn days also, the sky becomes magical and constantly changing and mesmerising - there's a lot to love. I adore all the elements you have woven into this poem and I practically floated away with it x

Sara Etgen-Baker
Date: 10/26/2023 1:23:00 PM

thank you kindly for your beautiful and mindful comments. I appreciate your praise...glad you floated along with me. Thanks for your visit. Enjoy your day, Sara