If I were a cloud,
I'd float above the mountain
like a raft in the middle of the ocean.
I'd hide the angry sun,
from the world's tired vision.
I'd play with the little birds
and thunder, bright and loud
.......If I were a cloud!
If I were a cloud,
I'd cover the sky with white,
like a graceful, royal bride.
I'd make the heavens smile,
give the dreamers a ride.
I'd kiss the moon at nights
and sing her praises aloud.
.........If I were a cloud!
If I were a cloud,
I'd float up high all day
on a hilltop at dusk I'd lay.
I'd sail to the stars at dark,
and listen to what the owls would say.
I'd fall back down as rain,
to play with the lands, newly ploughed
........If I were a cloud!
-B. Sinjini.
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