I Saw a Sliver of Rain

I Saw a Sliver of Rain

I saw a sliver of rain

Streaming down from a lonely cloud

Against a golden sunset sky.

It never reached the ground.

'twas swallowed up by the dry air beneath.

It is like a complement never spoken;

A praise never given;

Respect not shown;

Joy not shared;

Good news kept to ones self;

Thanks not given;

A smile hidden behind a frown;

A gift not delivered;

It is like love never spoken.

A lonely cloud indeed.

Billy Masten

11/10/09