Sometimes

Sometimes life is like a sunset hidden behind the clouds,

I know its beautiful 

back there

if only I could see it better.

Sometimes I look at life

with sadness

because I can't see the sunset 

as I think it should be

Sure, its beautiful

peaking out from behind the clouds

but still

I long for the beauty I can't see

Sometimes I look at life

with gladness

because the sky is painted bright

with clouds and sun

Sure, there's clouds

covering up colors not so vibrantly seen

but still

I drink in the imperfect beauty

Sometimes I can't see through the clouds

Sometimes I can't see from the sun

but somewhere

there always is 

a beautiful sunset

these sky pictures are taken on the same day just 20 minutes apart on opposite sides of the city