A hand steers the clouds across the sky
Like shapeless cars on invisible tracks
Not one of them notice as they giggle on by
Flicking their silk locks across their tanned backs
They ignore the tiny painted warrior fleet
Hidden on the backs of pesky birds at their feet
I have to look down to hide my secret smile
As I marvel at this unseen magic’s addictive charm
And allow the mermaids in my teacup to bewitch me for a while
Watching the breeze rustle the illustrated leaves on my arm
The fairies spy from their cloaks of flapping butterfly wings
On these curiously unaware high heeled glossy creatures
Who sacrificed seeing the magic in seemingly ordinary things
To parade false beauty on their empty porcelain features.
April 15, 2017 at 9:56 pm
Beautyful lines”flicking thier silk locks……i have to look down to hide my secret smile. .. ….”.marvellous.dear Ruthie!!.
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April 16, 2017 at 8:22 am
That means a lot, thanks! Appreciate it 🙂
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June 28, 2017 at 12:14 pm
Lovely images and clouds are part of my favorite subjects of photos and thoughts. Take me back to childhood. . . and also Both Sides Now song. ~ Robin 💐
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June 28, 2017 at 12:27 pm
I’m glad you enjoyed it 🙂 I now have to go find that song! xx
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June 30, 2017 at 3:56 am
There are 2 singers, Joni Mitchell and Judy Collins. I hope you will see which one you like and tell me. There is a place where the song says, “I’ve looked at clouds from both sides now. . .” 💨☁⛅🌧
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June 30, 2017 at 6:27 am
Oh of course! I do know that song – and Joni Mitchell, all the way! ❤ stunning reference x
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