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The Grey Skies

Staring into the bleak grey sky Words cannot adequately supply The reason... the meaning... why..? I can only turn away and sigh Much more out there to see But how on Earth can this ever be? Is there anything out there for me To quench a soul that's so empty? Just when the turmoil calms down inside When my eyes seem more open wide When I feel I no more the need to hide Is when I discover part of me lied... So turning again to the grey open sky No more happiness can I buy With coinage minted of hopes and sighs I am still lost, is all I can surmise

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Louise Kwalton

Date: 3/14/2020 5:07:00 AM

Rod, I am so glad that you joined poetry soup and I’m sorry it took me so long to get over here to read some of your poetry. Reading this I think I understand you’re a great deal better than I ever have. It’s a very nice read and brings out the sadness one can feel about an overwhelming world.

Rod Maughan
Date: 3/14/2020 2:35:00 PM

Thank you for your kind comments. I think my best writing does often come from that place in my heart which feels the most desolate. This was written on a very overcast day, my sad mood reflecting the rain, clouds & general gloom. I draw a lot of strength from the beauty I recognise in sadness, it's a very pure thing.