August, and a sky <br />Chaotic as an abstract artist’s canvas: <br />Thin streaks of filigree <br />Intertwine with cruder lumps of cumulus <br />Precursors of sudden summer showers <br />That lie in wait <br />To surprise us with their anger. <br />Calm blue above: <br />Reminder of the quiet night, <br />A sea of sheer serenity. <br /> <br />August, and a day <br />Fantastic as a funfair filled with children: <br />Thin strands of candyfloss <br />Intermesh with messier scoops of ice-cream <br />Precursors of terrible toddler tantrums <br />That lie in wait <br />To harry us with their havoc. <br />Calm rest below: <br />Reminder of the holiday break, <br />A haven from the humdrum.<br /><br />C Richard Miles<br /><br />http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/two-august-stormclouds/
