The Capricious Mist Above

Bashful Clouds
Looming once again
Sometimes they bring thunder
Sometimes they loiter aimlessly
…leaving behind their cascades
This time, in the cool of the evening
They’ve come rather peacefully
Quietly passing through
…as if they did not want to be noticed
For a while I gaze into their gentle demeanor
Then curl up under a blanket
…and sink into indolence

Rory

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Passing Glances

Now I remember

I was there briefly during your youth

I appeared one night as a howling wind 

…tapping against the glass on your window

You were so….shy but very self-conscious

It was not my intention to frighten you

I could only smile when you hid beneath the covers

…demanding that I “go away”

The raindrops told me of the furtive glance you gave

…as you rose your head after I had indeed moved on

They mentioned the hours spent with you

Calming your mind, rinsing away your fears

Amusing I found it…

…how they would constantly nourish and protect you

They told me you were not like all the other seedlings

…that one day you would blossom into a most beautiful flower

One that will stand boldly against worldly elements

Now, in looking upon you

I can see…they were correct

Rory

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Dedicated 

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