The Clouds

The clouds look like they’re painted,
So still up in the sky.
My mood today is tainted;
It’s not important why.

The river ripples gently,
Oblivious to me.
I stare at it intently,
Though there’s not much to see.

The afternoon grows darker
Since our clocks moved back the time
And the leafless trees look starker,
But they’re useful in a rhyme.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2021



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Date: 11/21/2021 11:48:00 PM
Love your end rhymes. You are certainly correct about the dark afternoons.
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Date: 11/21/2021 1:07:00 PM
The calendar refuses to change it's yearly game. As we resign to play along and grumble just the same. But, just remember in one month, it start's to turn around. And while it will still seem so dark. The light start's to gain ground.
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Date: 11/18/2021 11:57:00 AM
not sure if your mood was tainted due to the clocks being moved back, but mine sure is every november... driving home from work in the dark gets me down - glad you are still able to see beauty in your cloudy day.
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Date: 11/17/2021 2:43:00 PM
I'm always astounded ar the simplicity of your insights, Ilene, as in this little gem of a poem! / Maurice
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Date: 11/17/2021 1:30:00 PM
the dull grey winter days sure do take their toll, hugs jan xx
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Date: 11/17/2021 12:31:00 PM
Hello Ilene, clouds are always interesting to see. Their shapes always changes to different shapes. Always of interests to see. Rivers or streams or lakes. Are interesting to see .Like watching the waves rush to shore. Hugs.
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Date: 11/17/2021 9:29:00 AM
More dark and dreary days ahead so continue finding the highlights! Aloha!
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Date: 11/17/2021 9:28:00 AM
Without cheer, it’s still a fabulous poem.
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Date: 11/17/2021 5:01:00 AM
Sweet.
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