Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Seeing Weather

A  L  O  H  A !

Click on the Pictures


For some reason
the childish fascination
with watching clouds
never left me.







Studying meteorology at university
hipped me to the hows and where-fores
of weather formation.
Climate is actually a
complex and lovely dance.
Even the Earth's turning
plays a part in the beautifully named
Coriolis effect. 
[Link]






 Different clouds are formed
by different forces and conditions.











However, lest your fear
to lose the fascination
with too much information
don't worry;
The clouds, the sky
remain a vast unconscious
pageant, evoking heart
and art.
I M A G I N A T I O N.

In fact, 
understanding what you are seeing
and being able to name it
adds a whole other dimension
to one's time spent consorting
with the sporting clouds.















 The other day
idly musing,
slightly focused on the sky,
I saw the Trade Winds return!

The sky was congested
with milling clouds,
puffy one's formed over the island
going nowhere 
in a Land/Sea regime.

But the trades were returning
and I happened to see them:
a fast moving cloud appeared
different from all the others;
Is that a heroic Hawaiian paddler
surrounded by surging surf/air,
a sea bird over his shoulder,
welcoming him to these islands??!!

I saw a weather situation,
and knew what it was,
but I also received a great
vision.


The only thing to do
was to write a poem.
I hope you like it:


I Saw the Trade Winds Return

I saw the Trades return today
gazing at the sky
docile clouds in a mass;
Then what should pass? 

a canoe of mist
great voyager sits

upraised oar
passing before the
 grazing fleece
quickly!

Sky/sea bird over his shoulder
all else in the sky that much slower-

I Saw their Passing
then heard the winds
stirred up and splashing;
Curtain curtseyed
admitting zephyr
 cool-

I have seen the Trades Return
and so the Hawaiian Sky
has become my
 school.


  <(-'.'-)>

Thank YOU
for visiting here!

Take away Peace - Leave Your Comment

                      Warmly, cloudia

23 comments:

Akelamalu said...

I love cloud watching too Cloudia. x

Anonymous said...

I'm glad the scientific information in the class didn't mess up your visions and creativity. Time to fetch the little kayak and go for a cruise. DrumMajor

the walking man said...

Send those trade winds the long way round pushing the jet stream further south. I honestly don't think you want to know the image I saw in the clouds yesterday kiddo.

Daryl said...

''I've looked at clouds from both sides now ..'' cloud watching is the best way to wait out a traffic jam

mermaid gallery said...

I watched a storm come through last night....clouds heavily laden with rain...i watched the rain approach....and then i felt it.....love your poem!

Brian Miller said...

there is too much magic in the clouds to ever lose that wonder....beautiful skies....

aloha from va

Charles Gramlich said...

I went through a period where I studied clouds and even memorized the names of the types. I still remember the names but can't always put them with the right types these days.

PerthDailyPhoto said...

Consorting with the clouds is a favorite pastime Cloudia, when I have time that is. Meanwhile put me down for a copy of your 'book of poems' when it comes out..don't wait too long.

Anonymous said...

The skies are always fascinating. Gorgeous shots and thoughts.

TexWisGirl said...

just beautiful!

DeniseinVA said...

I loved reading your poem Cloudia and I did this post. Your sky photos are marvelous. I always find myself looking up at the sky and seeing the beauty there.

bichonpawz said...

I adore your cloud pictures Cloudia! So calming!! xo
Jeanne

Hilary said...

Those are some beautiful skies you have there.. and a lovely poem to boot.

Anonymous said...

Sometimes they remind me of hair.

Please have you all a wonderful Thursday.

Kay said...

I love this poem, Cloudia. I do enjoy watching the clouds too. My mother is fanatical about it because of her laundry. :-)

Cloudia said...

Jolly Jolly Comments today!


thanks each of YOU

RONW said...

how about an audio post of the poem.

magiceye said...

consorting with the sporting clouds

love that!


/\ namaste from mumbai
aloha!

G-Man said...

What a wonderful stop for a shot of inspiration...
Thanks Cloudia
You ALWAYS Rock!!!

Rick said...

"I've looked at clouds from both sides now,
From up and down, and still somehow
It's cloud illusions I recall.
I really don't know clouds at all."
[with thanks to Joni Mitchell]

Beautiful shots and thoughts.

Aloha !

Jenny Woolf said...

That top picture is an awe inspiring sunset, it really looks as if the sky is on fire. (I know people often say this but I rarely actually think it!)

Linnea said...

You get some great tropical skies where you are...they're so alive! Have a fun weekend!

Dave King said...

For some reason
the childish fascination
with watching clouds
never left me.

It never left me either. Brilliant post. Thanks for.