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VAS
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0 posted 2001-01-30 01:08 PM


In Elizabeth's response to my "Oh, Gladsome Tide" this evolved.


Ode to a Cloudy Sky
Virginia Salter

Oh, cloudy sky
as you roll by
might we expect  of you a promise.

Though you block out  the sun
in the morning’s run
might you fill our chalice?

To look to you for cleansing,
for spirit-filled relief
in the soothing of a shower
to heal, allay our grief?

Though gray and gloom
may fill the room
and tempt to thwart our lives
to rise above
a featherless dove,
to miraculously survive!


© January 30, 2001

© Copyright 2001 Virginia Salter - All Rights Reserved
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1 posted 2001-01-30 01:20 PM


This is beautiful! I don't think  I've ever inspired a poem before, so thank you Virginia!  
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2 posted 2001-01-30 01:24 PM


lovely Virginia...loved it

             ~V~


A poem is never finished, only abandoned.
- Paul Valery (1871-1945)



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3 posted 2001-01-30 01:46 PM


Thank you Elizabeth and Victoria for your sweet words and such a prompt read/response.
Virginia

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