Tag Archives: sorrow

Obscured By Clouds

Posted on January 15, 2021 by William Wayne Smith

I watched the clouds obscure the sun.Its brightness faded for a moment.Nocturnal sorrows begin with sunset.Joy returns with the breaking sunrise. I walk along the sunny path.The squirrels are running away now.The birds are silent today,but the sky is alive … Continue reading →

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Dangerous times

Posted on April 24, 2018 by William Wayne Smith

We live in dangerous times Every power has secret weapons The enemies around them have even more But the kings of hope see another way Their hearts do not waver. Their eyes see a world of light Their feet visit … Continue reading →

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A Dreamer

Posted on July 5, 2016 by William Wayne Smith

A sleeping man wants to rest. Pain from a past breakup ends his brief sleep. His agitated mind churns with images. The night is not long enough for relief. The world spins under a starry sky. Clouds release their burden … Continue reading →

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A Shadow

Posted on October 10, 2015 by William Wayne Smith

While the sun was shining, I stumbled into a zone of darkness. My spirit sank and I filled with sorrow. My friends don’t see my pain. How can I let them know? Words are not like actions anymore. They can … Continue reading →

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