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Although
I want to write
About rainbows and birds
Pretty flowers perched
And gazing from their stems
But all that appears
Are ravens and storms
Black clouds
Stir my soul
Although I'm the first
To point to colours in the sky
It's black ink
Crows and clouds
That get me by
`Nora M. Parker
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Mabel Kwong
January 29, 2026 at 4:14 amA melancholic poem that offers a glimpse of hope. It’s beautiful how you weaved in darker sentiments with the light that we may feel but at times can never quite seem to grasp. Your writing reminded me of how sometimes we long to be in a happy bubble. In reality there are harsh truths to face, challenges to face head on to lead us into a space of more awareness. ‘Crows and clouds, that get me by’ – at times it is the uncomfortable side of life that grounds us and reminds us where we are at, and how we can step forward personally, and collectively. Great image to go with this post too. Enjoyed your writing. Hope you are doing well, Lisa 🙂
lisa
February 1, 2026 at 6:43 pmHi Mabel, wonderful to see you pop up here. I enjoy your interpretation of my writing. I feel this poem is a very simple one but agree the themes are light and dark.Hope you’re doing well and will pop over to your blog and see what you’ve written <3
Marie Kléber
October 31, 2025 at 9:04 amWhat a beautiful poem Lisa, I can relate to it – a lot – in these times of chaos. Thank you for sharing and hope all is well on your side. Take care dear.
lisa
October 31, 2025 at 5:08 pmThank you, Marie. I’ll let Nora know 🙂 Hope you’re doing well xo