The scene outside the windows can serve as an inspiration - if we are looking for it. The seat by the window has always been a coveted one - I can remember numerous occasions as a kid and as an adult when I had wanted that seat - during a car journey, on a train trip or on a flight. But what I am sharing today is not from a journey, but a scene outside my room window one evening some days back. Some days the sky can amaze us with splendid colours. Well, that was one such day and I can tell you this much - my phone camera did it's best to capture the scene - but there is still so much that you can perceive through your eyes only.
I am not much of a poet, but seeing the sight these lines came to me automatically - simple lines written by a heart that was enchanted by the sight.
The Evening Sky Outside My Window
I looked up at the evening sky
It was painted in shades of pink
Telling the story of the day gone by
Go home I heard it say
For the sun has set for today
Another day will dawn tomorrow
And will bring sunshine and hope
Or it might rain and bring some cheer
And sooth the scorching land
Both the sun and the rains do us good
So take them both in your stride.
The things that went awry
Take lessons from them
The good moments
Forget not to rejoice
Life goes on regardless
So stop sometimes to marvel
At the splendour of the sky.
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I am participating in the #WordsMatter Blog Hop initiated by Corrine, Shalini and Parul. The prompt for this month was "Outside My Window".
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Lovely poem and an equally lovely view.
ReplyDeleteThat's a lovely picture of the sky. I love photographing the sky - so many different colours and shades.
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My sibling and I used to literally fight for that window seat. As a kid, I used to spend hours staring at the lovely landscape along the journey before I dosed off. Thank you for this lovely read that made me feel nostalgic.
ReplyDeleteMy sibling and I used to literally fight for that window seat. As a kid, I used to spend hours staring at the lovely landscape along the journey before I dosed off. Thank you for this lovely read that made me feel nostalgic.
ReplyDeleteIndeed the changing sky does offer a new message every day. I loved this thought provoking poem
ReplyDeleteThat's a beautiful picture and lovely lines to go with it. If only we can remember to take rain and the sun in our stride, life would be easy, right?
ReplyDeleteA lovely poem Jyoti! Nature and clouds brought out the hidden poet in you.
ReplyDeleteLovely Poem and such beautiful picture you had captured.
ReplyDeleteThat is a stunning capture. You are right, we all need to pause , and take in the splendor of the sky, and the world.
ReplyDeleteNice thought provoking poem
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely lesson your sky has taught you. I love watching sunsets and sunrises. each one is so different that it can never get boring
ReplyDeleteI love pink skies and sky watching in general. Not hard to see why this sky evoked strong emotions in you. I love how true your poem rings.
ReplyDeleteLoved the pink shades, it's gorgeous! Lovely poem! Thanks for participating in the bloghop. Hope you had fun!
ReplyDeleteLoved the poem, Jyoti! And, it's so true about Life, too..embrace all that comes your way--rain or sunshine--coz it's both of these that we need to grow as human beings. :)
ReplyDeleteThat's one lovely view! I am not surprised it inspired such a lovely poem.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful verse. I loved the click in itself :) Didn't really need any words to explain the beauty I feel.
ReplyDeleteI love purple skies. Must have looked even more beautiful in real.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely poem and a beautiful reminder to live life. That picture if your sky is lovely. It reminded me of one evening in Hong Kong when I was there.
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining #WordsMatter. You made your words Matter.