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Clouds

The Shape and Color of Things

By Julie LacksonenPublished 5 years ago 1 min read
Clouds
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Cotton candy clouds

Slowly dance into sight

Yellow, orange, and pink

In the fading light.

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Ever-changing,

Capturing attention

Different shapes

Evoking imagination

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By day, they wear

Their colors pale

Light and puffy

Of varied scale

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Ever-changing,

Capturing attention

Different shapes

Evoking imagination

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Some fill the sky

In dark, angry hues

And they may cry

Whenever they choose

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Ever-changing,

Capturing attention

Different shapes

Evoking imagination

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Why is it clouds

Can blend with others

Ignoring shape,

Ignoring colors?

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We can learn

From clouds, it's true

Don’t worry about shape, color,

Or what you go through

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Cry or shine

Whenever you choose,

Do your best

To amaze and amuse.

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Join with others,

Get loud, make thunder

Fly free, be something

Of a wonder.

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About the Creator

Julie Lacksonen

I'm a soon-to-be retired music educator - 39 years at the same school. One more! I enjoy writing, reading, walking, swimming, and spending time with family.

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    Written by Julie Lacksonen