Grey Skies or Blue? - a Poem

Nothing but blue skies smiling at me.

Oh yeah John (sorry). I forgot to tell you I enjoyed the whole page, and photos (nice backyard retreat with the porch, perfect for a rainy day).

Hi Jodah, I'm so affected by the weather, sometimes a rainy day is a gift for all the reasons you spell out so emphatically. But weather definitely affects a barometer in people, winter especially takes its toll. All Springy here now, I'm enjoying the lighter days. Cheers, and thanks.

Beautiful rhyming poetry with excellent inspirations! Well done!

Well Jodah....My DAD was around for the Big Band era of music, so I heard it all....all the time. Talk about feeling OLD! I was born in 48...so I only got to appreciate the '40's music when I was finally old enough to appreciate it. JEESH! I wasn't "actually around" in the '40's...LOL!! in fact...in 2 days I shall be 70...and if you tell another living soul, you and I are through!! LOL

Jodah.....You just gave away your age, old buddy! LOL I didn't even expect you to know the song! It's a '40's classic! We're old, Jodah!

Jodah....Thank you for this lovely poem that has taken me down memory lane. My precious Dad, with his 3 brothers sang acapella harmony and one of their best songs was "Blue Skies." My sister and I loved it and sang along. "Blue skies, nothin but blue skies, nothin but blue skies, do I see." Blue days, all of them gone, nothing but blue skies, from now on. Noticing the days, hurrying by, when you're in love, my my how they fly." ...............Love it. Paula

Perception and attitude determine our outlook whether it's spring or the dead cold of winter. However, I love springtime, even when I suffer so with allergies. Beautiful poem John

Thank you

Summer isn't my favorite season...I love spring and fall with the equinox of change, and all the possibilities it holds.

"But, no matter if it's grey or blue,

How you act is up to you.

Put a smile upon your face,

Treat people well, and act with grace."

Beautifully said. :-) And the "Raindrops Keep Falling on my Head" is perfect. By the way, Robert Redford hated the song at first, but later thought it worked very well with the film.

A really enjoyable poem!

Wonderful your poetry put a smile on my face and love that song.

Great message. The weather is outside us; the control within us should not be affected. That said, I'm happiest when it's raining and I am at home.

In Croatia weather is getting warmer. I prefer the slightly warmer temperatures. Too much of bad weather is depressing for many and that is my reason to be happy and not to focus on the bad weather. The long winters can make one feel sad. Your poem made me smile!

Nice poem with a valuable message. I enjoy reading your poems, thank you for sharing.

Mmm. As you might have heard, the weather has always been a major conversational topic here in England. It’s been raining for days. Trying to be cheerful but it’s pretty depressing weather for a nation of gardeners. Your poem brought a smile to my face though.

Nice reminder in this poem my friend. Many blessings to you and yours. whonu

There’s nothing that beats a rainy day for a good long nap or a bunch of Netflix movies. Glad you are back!

You made it easy John, agreeable and appreciated. The weather condition as every single day is a "gift" from above,I welcome it calmly, choosing to be happy despite the prevailing circumstances, knowing there is always a sunshine above the clouds. (There above the stars, in the heaven my Father dwells...)

Hello John - Glad to see you here in the halls of HP on a regular basis again. Poetry is certainly strong in your writing arsenal.

My sentiments exactly, John, and you expressed it beautifully. I love a rainy day, and it's a good thing because we get nearly 50 inches of rainfall in an average year.

Awesome poem!! I need sunshine to thrive so it’s blue skies for me.

John, what a wonderful reminder that the grey skies don't give us license to be sour. You are as gleeful or gloomy as you choose to be. Your poetry flows so effortlessly. Thank you for brightening my cloudy day.

I rather enjoyed "Grey Skies or Blue," I am as you are, accepting of whatever weather avails us. Especially since I have over commonly dependence, attachments and rejections I merely find something to occupy me and go on.

I also appreciate your phrasing of it especially since I'm an old fashioned lover of rhyming verse. I enjoyed the reading.

I love your rhyme, it flows so easily..Give me sunshine and I'm a happy camper...

John, cool point! People reveal their true colours on ”dull days and cloudy skies”. Nice poem. :) Thanks for sharing! :)

The sky never lets you down , be it whatever weather ... it's there to enchant you. John, I too love cloudy sky, dark clouds moving rapidly amid thundering of the lightening. I lenjoyed reading this beautiful poem.

The weather never bores me...always entertains me...I'm in your camp on this one.

Great reminder especially when Spring has not yet come to our part of the world. But as you say, grey skies tell us more.

John, just another home run. You must get tired of being so good in your art and heart.

I love the weather, whether it be pounding rain or scorching hot.

I always sing Turn, Turn, Turn and remind myself of my friend Paul in Ecclesiastes 3:1–8 for there truly is a season.

Nice Poem JoJo

Great poem, John! I agree with your sentiments regarding the weather. There is charm or excitement in most kinds, even the dangerous ones!

I can appreciate that the rain is more welcome in Australia than it is here, though we all need refreshing rain to help things grow.

I used to love just standing in the rain when I was a kid; perhaps I should do that more often!

Ann

I agree with Frank in saying your poetry is superb. I've never been disappointed by anything of yours I've read. And your subject range is astounding. You must be like all rapper who can have a rap battle. You can have a rhyme battle with poetry on paper and win.

As for this particular subject, I love the rain, too. Well.... Except for the mud it tracks through my home. I could do without that mess to clean up!

I loved this poem.. you know Jodah of all the people I met on here, from MsBrooks, Audrey and Momssecret, smilealot, ValleyPoet et al every good poet.. I thought was my favorite... just pales in comparison to your poetry writing.. I feel so confident in saying this that I know that they will agree... You are today's Frost, Poe, Yeats, Blake, Shelly, should I go on? Just continue to write them...

A nice message through your poetry. I love the way you conveyed it, John.

I share your attitude. The seasonal changes do not discourage or affect my moods. Only physically they may trouble me, but not otherwise.