the sky was overcast 
and any moment  
it may unleash  
needles of rain drops 
we were on a recliner 
in that circular verandah 
wiping the sweat off the brow 
for some reason 
the clouds decided to 
drift with the wind 
and the sky turned 
plain and forlorn 
i casually looked into your eyes 
and saw the reflection of the  
thick dark clouds floating on 
the skies of the whites of your eyes 
ready to burst... 
 
no, i didn't ask you the reason 
but held your hand firm 
and assumed the form of a piece of earth 
all ready to absorb the gush of rain... 
 
16oct2009 
21.59hrs
indira babbellapati
http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/when-the-clouds-chose-to-drift/