Silhouettes of the Sky

For me, Poetry has always been one of the most powerful tools of communication and expression. The use and play of words still remain intriguing to me, an art that only the witty, imaginative and creative can master and employ. We see poems such as On the Pulse of the morning by the legendary Maya Angelou which was read at the inauguration ceremony of President Bill Clinton challenge and move nations. Leopold Sedar Senghor, John Pepper Clark, David Diop,William Shakespeare, Wole Soyinka...these great men motivated, inspired and encouraged their societies with words that became powerful, mind blowing and unforgettable poetry. Here is a poem by a friend of mine titled Silhouettes of the Sky.... do enjoy!

Its been raining a lot lately

But I’ve only heard the sound faintly

Sometimes I wish it could rain louder

Maybe then I’ll wake from my slumber

At first it drizzled,and I felt happiness

It wasn’t much, but it rinsed my emptiness

My heart drummed at the sound of the storm

And then I knew there were torrents to come

When it started raining,I knew it was ecstasy

Clearly, this wasn’t a fantasy

And even if it were, I didn’t want to lose this vanity

Not unless it threatened my sanity

Then it started pouring

And I knew I was in for a reckoning

Finally, love was beckoning

This is one weather I never miss

Even though it brings such peace

Torrents of emotions pouring

Causing my heart to be soaring

And it all started with an innocent text

From one heart to the next

From me to you

Uwem Ekanem