The Sky Is Falling Poem by Sandra Fowler

The Sky Is Falling

Rating: 5.0


It is as if white clouds have come to earth.
The sky is falling. Do you mind, my friend?
Moon sheets echo a shining out of time.
Tree limbs cripple the cadence of snow's song.

Eyes tell me that you pity the cold glass.
You write a letter to me in its frost.
Your words weave me a coat of chimney smoke.
That shadow is the warmth I hold most dear.

Previously published: Voices Israel

COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Will Barber 09 May 2006

I kept thinking there were rhymes at the end of these lines - so melodious were the words. I keep scanning it for clues - how did you make me believe that? I'd write you my own message on the pane - of love, of winter, of wisdom it I had it.

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Emma Johnson 10 May 2006

If you only knew what poetic coats you words weave, quite warming regardless of falling skies and snows that bewail the loss of its cadence. Love, susie.

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Rajaram Ramachandran 12 May 2006

Oh Sandra! Your imagination has gone sky high and beyond. The white snow from the sky falls on the ground. The drops of water bubbles on the window panes are like letters written by the snow to the poetess. The smoke from the chimney is jealous of the white color of the snow and tries to blacken it with its dark color. You are almost wedded to the nature in your poetry.

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R H 13 May 2006

I love the atmosphere you have created here, the richness of your vocabulary warms the cold - every single word has been chosen for the depth of feeling it creates. When I read your poems I just want to absorb them so completely. Thank you for inviting me to read this one! Warmest wishes, Justine

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Robert Howard 04 August 2006

Sandra, This poem seems to fit you like a glove. The language and ideas flow so easily. Say even though it's August could you please pass the hot chocolate? Robert

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Dr Dillip K Swain 04 November 2022

The sky is falling. Do you mind, my friend? Moon sheets echo a shining out of time. Tree limbs cripple the cadence of snow's song....scintillating expression dear Sandra! It's a fascinating poem.

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John Oconnell 11 May 2010

Thanks for your most recent 'poetic comment'. As regards above poem 'I don't mind at all! ' It is a real positive joy to read and a true work of art.

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Nivedita Bagchi SPC UK 26 December 2009

You’ve brought down sky into the ‘palms of my heart’…and feel…romance and so on endlessly… Great job for me Poet. Ten+ Ms. Nivedita UK

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Cindy Kreiner Sera 23 May 2009

The Sky may be falling but you are soaring Sandra - you weave such beauty and never fail to draw me in to read again and again -

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Reshma Ramesh 08 February 2009

beautiful........................well penned

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W. Columbia, WV, USA
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