Storm Clouds

Poem with a chuckle

As the storm clouds gather

we walk the lonely shore

trudging along ,dragging our feet

inches apart, feeling much more

I stumble and you reach out to catch me

but quickly draw away when I steady myself

the gulf ever widening between us

glancing around the darkening landscape

gloomy and dangerous thoughts

try to take over my melancholic mind

matching the scene in front of my eyes,

a sudden gust of wind caught me unaware

launching my hat high in the air

I watched it twist and turn

flying free like a beautiful bird

moving skyward ,then falling

downward like a pretty coloured feather

a giggle caught me unware

followed by a chuckle

as the wind let go

and dumped it out at sea

then it began to rain

not a gentle trickle,

or a light sprinkle

but a deluge, a torrent,

as the clouds burst

and emptied on our heads

caught up in the scene

both laughing, caught unaware

holding each other as the laughter

overtook us ,we looked into

each others eyes

anguish and worry

forgotten and forgiven

as we turned and walked

towards home hand in hand

smiling happily at each other.

© L Conway 2021

Reviews

[jacob erin-cilberto]

Humor has gotten me through so many moments...and it has often repaired damaged or diminished feelings.
Sharing a laugh is the best medicine.
I like your writing...you give us descriptions that make us feel we are walking along with you, almost invading the speaker and subject's privacy.
j.

[Coyote Poetry]

I loved the poem dear Lisa. Create nice place, a happy day and being with nature. Thank you for sharing the amazing poetry and your thoughts.
Coyote