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The Clouds With Colors

As the sunset of my existence
colors the horizon of my life,
and it's brilliance is there for all to see;

I'm reminded that this lovely sight,
and how it takes my breath away,
has little, if anything to do with me.

For I am but, a spectator,
and as I gaze up at my sky,
I notice the most beautiful shade of blue;

framed by the "clouds with colors",
it almost causes me to cry,
for the beauty rare, is all because of you.

Each color is a part of your
painting my sky, above
weaving in and out of every breeze, and cloud;

as you have done for all your life,
decorating my world with Love,
with more blessings than one man should be allowed.

And if, that wasn't quite enough
your family, you did start,
giving me more of the beauty that you share;

gracing my sunset, once again
uplifting my heart,
thank-you, my daughter; and know how much I care ! 
— docmaverick, Jul 16, 2008

About This Poem

About the Author

Region, Country: The High Desert, in the wild west, southern California, U.S. of A.., USA

Favorite Poets: Keates, Poe, Dickinson, and Dr. Seuss. There are a smattering of others, but why bother listing 'em all, ya know?, I also rely on a few of our poets, here....for advice, and what not. I couldn't possibly explain what a fountain of live, effective knowledge we have...right here in our midst ! To catch a glimmer of brilliance, merely visit: the Stream.

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Critiques

Rett

Rett

17 years 10 months ago

Well done

Doc, well done. The only problem I see is in your rhyme scheme. The first two verses don't match the rhyme scheme of verse 3-8. Otherwise this is extremely well done and a very enjoyable read with great meaning. Wonderful. Rett: "At twenty, if you are not a Liberal, you have no heart. At Thirty, if you are not a Conservative, you have no brain." Winston Churchill
Janice Pearce

Janice Pearce

17 years 10 months ago

Hello Doc

What a great tribute here. "Clouds with colors". is one of the most beautiful sights to see. I'm sure you made your daughter proud~