THE SUN'S WRATH

Unexpected Cosmos, meadow fulfillled

The clouds kept their promise

lovers observe as gray billowy shadows

become black and haunting

pretty soon rain droplets fall in straight lines

to welcome them into the cosmos

lay on their blanket, enveloped

nose to nose, laughing, smooching, hair drenched

salty tears, sharing their embrace

 

Thunder claps and z shaped lightning overwhelms

they huddle in wonder, cuddle concealed by their blanket

nothing to interfere with their privacy

                      

The rain halts

they kick the blanket high in the soggy air

naked bodies are in awe of an astonishing rainbow

sea green, aqua blue, pink and light yellow

a sight  to recall

they linger, statuesque, stunned

until it disappears into thin air

 

Clouds lighten to wisps of shadows

when they disperse, the sun is agape

they pause, terrified that it will judge them once more

they cling to defend against its wrath

yet the extraordinary heat is too persuasive

thus, they transform into clover and dandelions

the meadow is fulfilled

 

 

 

Author's Note

Thank you for reading!

Reviews

[Akinlolu]

You are ever the painter. Beautifully written.

[Betty Hermelee]

Wonderful review thanks!🌷
Warmly, B

[Weeping willow]

Wonderfully expressed, enjoyed your words as always ;-}

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank WW for a lovely review🌷
Warmly,
B

[Jerry Ables]

You've painted a very nice picture with your words here, Betty. I enjoyed the read very much. Richest blessings to you and yours! :)

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you Jerry, much appreciated!
Warmly, B🌷

[Jerry Ables]

You're very welcome, Betty! :)

[Marie]

An amazing metaphoric write! I love the visual detail in this excellently expressed poem! The weather change is superbly captured and seeing the rainbow is for me like a spiritual vision. I love how they watched until it disappeared and shortly afterwards, their own transformation was recorded beautifully. I so enjoyed reading, Betty and I, thank you for sharing this truly eloquently inked write. I love it!

[Betty Hermelee]

Wow Marie, a fantastic review, love every word!
Thank you from my soul….🌷
Warmly, B

[Marie]

Most welcome always, Betty... 🌹🌹🌹

[emmajoygreen]

How I love the reality of your metaphors in this - they are ripe and visual and real - and ripe and - so beautifully yours, Betty!

'The rain halts
they kick the blanket high in the soggy air
naked bodies are in awe of an astonishing rainbow
sea green, aqua blue, pink and light yellow
a sight to recall
they linger, statuesque, stunned
until it disappears into thin air'

Not merely descriptive but emotional - absolute.

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you dear EM, appreciate your warm and spot on review…..as always….
Hugs to you🌷
Warmly, B

[peter Charlesworth]

The beginning left me in shock
All that heavy rain and thunder storms
i could hear it rumbling around the hills and valleys
The echoes rolling; rolling endlessly

The sun came out to dry up the rain
Wet drops - cashed away by the heat
At last we may get our chairs out
To soak up the sun
Into our weary bodies

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you Peter for a thoughtful review
Much appreciated
Warmly B🌷

[Lonely Bunny]

Ah, such a pretty poem! Put me in a happy mood. From the comments I’ve seen you leave everywhere, your personality seems to be just as bright and beautiful as the poems you write :)

[Betty Hermelee]

That is such a sweet comment to make! I am flattered, thank you so much for a lovely review🌷
read moreThat is such a sweet comment to make! I am flattered, thank you so much for a lovely review🌷
warmly, B

[Neville]

What a very pretty picture painted .. Not only beautiful in so many succulent ways but extraordinarily atmospheric too .. indeed, a meadow fulfilled ..

Warmly, Neville

[Betty Hermelee]

Hi Neville
Thank you for a delicious review!
Warmly, B🌷

[Neville]

pleasure's all mine Betty 🌹

[Soren]

Colorful vivid imagery paints its picture as a jealous sun looks from the sky. Very nice Betty

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you Sore, always appreciate your reviews🌷
Warmly, B

[Arundass TP]

Beautifully sketched rainy day. Nice poem. Keep it up.

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you TP for a fine review🌷
Warmly, B