Melancholy Weather

Grey clouds that paint the sky

decorate my blue eyes

as I stare towards heaven

praying for rain.

While I await for father time

to work out the reasoning with God

on when my wish

should become fate

the swaying of a tree

becomes the pendulum

that puts me in a trance

and sweeps my memory

to a time when the sun

was a positive influence.

As the will of nature dictates

it shall again one day,

but first I await the rivers to overflow

so they can carry away

the debris left behind by a dead season

due to excessive heat.

When I feel the first drop

baptizes my forehead

a chill runs down my spine

strengthening a tired back.

Tilting my head back

with mouth open wide

I drown in the downpour

knowing that’s what it will take

to keep my soul on higher ground.

 

Author's Note

Inspired but the sudden and extensive rainfall after months of dry days and unseasonably warm days.

Reviews

[SparrowSong]

These unseasonably warm days seem to be the norm of late for many. I love your last lines, it is an image that is easily seen within the mind and the feeling is relatable regardless if it is of the weather or of an emotional drought. Nicely done.

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Inspired by the weather but metaphoric for emotions... thank you for your insight.

[AYVID N]

Just wait...and it will be time...
Sometimes it seems ages for the downpour...to wash off the debris and bring on the refreshing cool.
To me it signifies my own life...I await that downpour. And I believe.
A very powerfully symbolic poem for which you deserve 100/100!
DN

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Thank you very much and though the weather inspired it I was also speaking of how sometimes we need to experience bad situations to make us stronger. I am glad you could relate.

[The Analog Kid]

Sometimes, we just wait it out and let the current take us.

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

True that buddy. Thanks.

[The Analog Kid]

YW

[Sheila Kline]

You express great wisdom in your words!! When we leave the outcome to our Creator we can have the blessed assurance all will be acceptable again. It is then when we drown in the downpour!! I love this phrase!!

[The Rock And Roll Cowboy(REBEL WITH A CAUSE)]

Thank you so much.