Whimsical

I received two awards for this poem in 2012. 3rd Place in the Aspiring Poet Contest and the Layuna Hicks Award for Literary Excellence in Poetry. This was a huge uplift for me.

Whimsical

Dancing on the clouds above

Warmth from the sun dancing on my skin

Scooping droplets of rain in my hand

Whimsical is the sky

Running along the dusty trail

Rolling in the grassy knoll

Timeless stories told by night

Whimsical is the sky

Roaring fires light the sky

Energy rises within our soul

Dreaming of a new tomorrow

Whimsical is the sky

Seeking answers within the heavens

Triumphant celebration of one’s own youth

Sturdy are the ways of elders

Whimsical is the sky

Trials drawn within the sand

Water rushing across the field

Breathing life within us all

Whimsical is the sky

Torrents of cool and warm

Washing over the mountains high

Touch the wind, touch the rain

Whimsical is the sky

One so young, one so old

Beauty within us all

Searching, spinning, lurking about

Whimsical is the sky

Dance with me once more

Around the world we go

Touching earth, touching heaven

Whimsical is the sky

Author's Note

Is the imagery clear? What does this poem say to you?

Reviews

[sansame]

I can see why your poem was noticed and applauded. Well written, love the rhythm of it. I am always drawn to earthy poems and lyrics about nature and humanity. This poem says to me that the world is like a big song that we are all moving to. It really gives off the vibe of souls twisting together to create one large universe. The imagery is strong, you can almost see it as a painting.

[Coll Silvermoon]

Thank you sansame. I am always interested in what others think of my writing. You keep up the good work, too.

[Lydia Shutter]

Young and old together with the sky above us...always watching. The imagery is stunning in every stanza and the repetition of "whimsical is the sky" is very effective. Lots of introspection in this one too. I enjoyed it. Lydi**

[Coll Silvermoon]

Thank you Lydi :) I am glad you liked it.

[Adam Whitworth]

yep, this is a nice one, particularly "touching earth, touching heaven". well done :)

[Coll Silvermoon]

Thank you so much Adam!

[Brittany Zedalis]

I can see why you won the awards. This is really good.

[Coll Silvermoon]

Thanks Brittany!

[Sami Khalil]

Pen on sir...Looking forward to more of your posts...:)............................

[Coll Silvermoon]

I have a ton more poetry already created that I will post over time. Don't need anyone getting poetry overload.

[Sami Khalil]

I agree...You are welcome...:)....................

[Sami Khalil]

"Dance with me once more

Around the world we go

Touching earth, touching heaven

Whimsical is the sky"

A very good poem. I like the ending the most...:)..........................

[Coll Silvermoon]

Thank you, Sami! I am glad you liked it.

[Sami Khalil]

You are welcome ...:)..................