Smell of Clouds: Poem

Smell of Clouds

I.

Can we smell

What clouds are cooking?

Turned out, some fellows

Have sharp noses detecting

Specific earthy fresh scents,

Just before the rain and storms

In many various forms.

II.

Ozon has this specific

Aroma like metallic

Scent from the lighting splits.

Earth aroma from raindrops

Releases dry soil’s

Great reactions of oils.

Heavy rains bring out

A musty smell from the ground.

III.

Nature’s storms from the clouds

Have a storm-scented warning,

Very warm, earthy, and refreshing.

Most animals and birds are alert.

Humans can smell and feel –

It’s calling, arthritis,

Ask farmers or bikers.

The gray clouds are given away

The smell of summer rain

And heavy showers of fall

If you are down the wind’s tracks

On the same pathway.

IV.

The smell of soft clouds

Dances with rain

Both to consider

In the beauty of the dramatic skies.

I love the fresh air after the rain

The aroma of flowers blooming

And the green leaves are growing,

And my soul is clean, open, and reborning.

Tomshinsky@2025