Tears of night

sorenbarrett

 A tearful sky pulls a gray blanket over its head
Misty eyed it lets out a gusty sigh
shorting lanterns spark as it rumbles out of bed
sheets of leaves rustle and fly

Stubborn, it will not turn on the light
head under covers it crawls
across the valley floor, in its spite
under torn cloudy shawls

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  • arqios

    We’ve had a couple of late afternoons with ‘storm cells’ that caused power outages, flooding and mangled trees, last night’s was particularly fierce and this poem has captured its mood and intensity.

    • sorenbarrett

      Thanks so much for the read and comment it is appreciated as is all of your support. It's been raining here for a couple of days and projected for the next three as well. My Floriday house in the path of the oncomming hurricane is another reminder. Having passed through many in the past it brings back memories.

    • Doggerel Dave

      Feels like a recent afternoon, Soren.

      • sorenbarrett

        Thanks Dave I appreciate the read and hope your afternoon becomes more sunny

      • Neville


        It's far too easy to blame the weather these days .. here in England, there has always been the tendency to blame it .. whereas, I propose we should blame those who are most responsible for global warming & the corresponding impact this is having on it .. the weather that is .. having said that, it's been peeing down here for days .. .......................... and nights .. Neville

        • sorenbarrett

          Climate change by whatever cause is making many scramble. I'm in the rain as well and my other house in Florida in the path of the lattest hurricane so what more can I say

        • peet

          Beautiful description of nature. Well written.

          • sorenbarrett

            Thanks so much peet for your visit and read it is deeply valued and much appreciated

            • peet

              My pleasure.

            • Tony36

              Excellent

              • sorenbarrett

                Thanks so much Tony for the read and comment

                • Tony36

                  You're welcome

                • orchidee

                  Good write SB.

                  • sorenbarrett

                    Thanks Orchi appreciate the read

                  • MaxSmith

                    I'm honestly one that loves the winter, storms, rain.
                    I find it therapeutic, then you have the nature vibe too, love to listen to the winter sounds in nature.
                    Created great imagery, my ideal night, for me would be tears of joy though lol

                    • sorenbarrett

                      Thank you so much Max I appreciate so much your read and kind comment. I too love storms and anything short of a category 4 or 5 hurricane are welcome. (no tornadoes please)

                    • Thomas W Case

                      Brilliant immagery and metaphor.

                      • sorenbarrett

                        Thanks so much Thomas your comments are most appreciated.

                      • Thad Wilk

                        👍👍
                        Two thumbs up!
                        You captured that
                        stormy weather perfectly!! 🌧️🌦️
                        Great presentation,
                        awesome imagery!! 💯
                        Best regards ✌️ Thad

                        • sorenbarrett

                          Thanks Thad for the read and most kind words they are truely valued

                        • sunshine777

                          Beautiful

                          • sorenbarrett

                            Thank you Sunshine for the read and kind word of encouragement

                            • sunshine777

                              You are very welcome

                            • Goldfinch60

                              Wonderful emotive words soren but that light will always come back.

                              Andy

                              • sorenbarrett

                                It always has Andy and I suppose it always will, Thank you so much for the encouraging words.

                              • Rin the Magnificent

                                Beautiful imagery, picturesque feeling of the coming storm.
                                Liked it very much!

                                • sorenbarrett

                                  Thank you so much for the read and kind words they are deeply appreciated and valued



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