MOODS OF THE SKY

watching the changes

In splendid solitude I view the sky from my rickety front porch

I sit in my borrowed wheel chair and my family works the farm

so, I am the lucky one who catches all the moods of the sky

my son awakens me at dawn just when the sun has enough sleep

and I can twist my body to see the purple, orange, and bits of yellow glowing, what a sight, it gives me shivers, so my mood is up

 

Then the sun rises above those hills and the sky is blue with some wispy clouds that look like cotton candy

I must turn my wheelchair a bit to watch those clouds move

and they are fast

I wish I could float on one of them

no, I am stuck in this wobbly wheelchair

but I still have my eyes, and can stare at that blue until they blur

sometimes those clouds get angry, not at me, maybe someone else

that is a gloomy mood, shut my eyes, swing my wheelchair around

 

Rain scares me

even though the porch is covered, I feel like the roof may fall in

it creaks and moves slightly

when the rain stops, I turn my wheelchair to face an alluring rainbow

which lights up the sky in in a myriad of colors

then it disappears, but I can still see it in my mind’s eye

 

Darkness is nearly upon me

can feel a cool breeze

sun is tired and slowly sinks behind the hillside

the family should be racing in soon for supper

I cannot cook, but I certainly can eat

will be sure to wait for the moon to shine in my window later

 

 

Author's Note

PROMPT FOR EMMA'S Group

Reviews

[Pete]

i don't mind tolerating moods such as these. the sky is so alive and telling. we are inextricably linked to nature. It is a part of us and us a part of it. you've written of that link in a powerful, touching manner. i think the world would be a much better place of we all spent more time on that porch and looked up more often. thanks for the escape.

[Betty Hermelee]

A great review Pete and very true as well, thank you always
Warmly, B

[Beren]

I love the pictures you draw with your words! Another very successful visual, and flowing words! Such a talent!

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank Beren for a lovely review, i just put up another episode you have not read!! I think....
read moreThank Beren for a lovely review, i just put up another episode you have not read!! I think....
Warmly, B

[Michelle Buckley]

Lovely use of words to set a scene, in the setting and rising of the sun our souls are revealed...

[Betty Hermelee]

Than you Michelle for stopping by and a fine review!
Warmly, B

[Michelle Buckley]

Thank you Betty, I will stop by again for sure...

[MCS]

A very visual read, you place the reader in the scene and weave your words around them. A rare talent, my friend. Thank you, Mary

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you my friend, always appreciated!
Warmly, B

[emmajoygreen]

'Darkness is nearly upon me
can feel a cool breeze
sun is tired and slowly sinks behind the hillside
the family should be racing in soon for supper
I cannot cook, but I certainly can eat
will be sure to wait for the moon to shine in my window later

Whatever and whenever something is wrong in life.. look to the night and its glorious light.
Such gentle and optimistic words, sentiments to be remembered, to live by, Betty.
Today is Good Friday, a day on which to think whatever one's faith. Remember: whatever is wrong will turn around on its own axis, convert rain to tears and wash your troubles away because.. it must.

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you dear Em Happy Good Friday... and may all of your dreams come true!!!
Hugs
B

[emmajoygreen]

Bless you...

[Lorry]

We've been having some amazing sunsets the past few nights, that kinda take the edge off the reminder that summer is farther away than winter with our april showers.
They really do mesmerise with their colourful pallets of red, orang, golds that can give even the hardest heart hope for the future... and boy do we all need more of that these days!
I saw your words of the sky in technicolour. As Gerry Garcia once said, "I was there man!"
😃

[Betty Hermelee]

Thank you Lorry, a great review always
Warmly, B