Land and A Cloud

(One  day  a  barren  land,  and  a  cloud

met,  and  started  talking  aloud.)

Land:

I  see  you  passing  every  year,

And  still  you  never  spare  a  tear,

I  do  not  see  what  is  your  fear,

Joyous  fruits  I  wish  to  bear.

Cloud:

Oh  my!  That  would  be  a  blunder,

That  would  make  my  elders  thunder.

You  are  rough  and  gloomy  under,

What  use  are  tears  for  you  I  wonder?

Land:

I  stay  dry  when  others  are  sprinkled,

That's  what  makes  me  rough and  wrinkled.

You  can  make  rivers  flow  this  way,

And  help  me  change  my  state  today.

Cloud:

What's  never  been  will  never  be,

You'll  never  foster  a  flower  or  a  tree.

Water  here  would  never  help  you,

And  it  would  dry  the  others  too.

Land:

Do  you  remember  if  a  drop  ever  fell?

Don't  I  deserve  a  chance  as  well?

I  can  climb  up  just  throw  me  a  rope

And  I'll  show  you  the  power  of  hope.

(Strong  winds  blew  that  lonely  night

and  brought  with  it  an  awesome  sight.

Great  clouds  covered  the  stringent  land

And  offered  it  a  helping  hand.)

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

Great description in the poem. You create visions of land and the need of water. I like how you led to the very good ending. Water is a blessing and can be a terror also. Thank you for sharing the excellent poetry.
Coyote

[Saddam]

Expression is great,
It is well penned dear.

[nazia]

I liked the way you expressed the requirements of our environment. The need of water and the conversation between the land and clouds. its different and quite interesting. Nice imagery. Great write :)

[Ana B.]

A beautiful little story with sparkling imagination. Loved the entire concept, wonderful work Yusuf!

[Pushkar Prabhat]

WoW!!!!
this truly beautiful......
masterfully rhymed
thoughtful write......
i loved it!!!
:)