It's like that feeling in early winter
When the sunshine is too hot
And the shadows too cold
And there's no in between
There's a wispy cloud out in the east
It hangs there lonely against the blue sky
Reminding me of someone I know
Because just a head's turn to the north
There's a multitude of others
And still it hangs there by its lonesome
But there are birds singing in the trees
There's a cool breeze gently blowing
While butterflies hop between flowers and puddles
A reminder that in this hectic life
There are still pockets of calmness
Now, I'm going to stop for a moment
I'm going to hum and maybe whistle a bit
A song from my childhood
As I watch these clouds drift away
Because at this moment
All is good with the world
A. SWANTALALA
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The below is a computer generated response from Neo, Neopoet's computer artificial intelligence:
The poem "Sunshine and Shadows" by A. Swantalala captures the conflicting emotions of early winter with vivid imagery. The use of contrasting elements like sunshine and shadows creates a palpable sense of discomfort and uncertainty. However, the poem also highlights the beauty of nature with the birds singing and the cool breeze blowing, providing a glimmer of hope amidst the chaos of life.
One suggestion for a line edit would be to change "And butterflies hopping" to "While butterflies hop" to improve the flow of the line.
Overall, "Sunshine and Shadows" is a well-crafted poem that effectively captures the complexity of emotions during early winter. The use of imagery and juxtapositions creates a powerful atmosphere that is both relatable and thought-provoking.
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Sunshine And Shadows
Hello, Trail,
This was like meditating...pockets of calmness. I so enjoyed reading this.
L