Chuckling Clouds

The clouds are huddling,
Whispering secrets,
Conspiring.
Their whispers grow louder,
Rumbling in the distance,
As their plan starts to come together.
Lightening brightens up the horizon,
Jumping from one cloud to another -
A new plan coming to light.
The clouds, still huddling together,
Begin to laugh,
Their laughter rumbling across the land.
They laugh so hard at their little plan
That tears fall from their eyes,
Showering the earth,
With their increasing laughter.

As their laughter subsides,
The rumbling dies down.
The shower stops as they wipe away their tears.
The clouds disperse, taking their secrets with them,
Chuckling softly every now and then.
As they come across new clouds,
Their conspiracy starts again…

Copyright©JosieWentzel2005

 

Reviews

[Phill Oz O'fee]

So glad you reposted this piece; it is excellent! Metaphorically captures the power, nature, and atmosphere of a thundery rainy event - great read and beautiful write! :-)

[An owl on the moon]

Just love the playfulness and secrecy of the clouds. So mysterious and moving! Enjoyed reading each phrase over and over. Thanks for making me smile... :)

[.abigail.]

i love the idea presented in this. =)

[Suzanne Sherif]

Lovely whimsical personification! It's especially fitting for me today, as it is pouring rain here right now with thunder and lightening, and I honestly do feel as if the weather is conspiring against me! : D

Well done!