Taking halting baby steps
the day crawls at a laboured pace
sapped of energy, it barely breathes
sun’s wrath like fire in the sky
stripping it of its usual zest
the wind lies curled beneath a barren tree
looking for sanctuary amongst parched grass
the denuded earth, without its green canopy, sizzles
unable to regenerate itself enough
a few clouds rushing to escape the heat
moved by its pitiable state, shed a few tears
which are like the kiss of life
helping it to reach dusk before fading away
it will be back tomorrow, for that is its fate.
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A wonderful reflection of a scorching hot summer. Brilliantly written and thank you for joining in.
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Thanks so much, Eugenia! Summers are terrible in Delhi.
Always a pleasure to join in.
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You’re welcome and always a pleasure to have you!
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❤️
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Beautifully written. Atmospheric. I am in love with this poem.
“a few clouds rushing to escape the heat
moved by its pitiable state, shed a few tears
which are like the kiss of life”
Have a lovely weekend sweetheart.
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Your words always make me feel special. Thank you so much, Gabriela. I hope you have a terrific weekend too. 🌷❤️💞
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Such a vivid picture of a hot sizzling day.
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Summers are so hot here! Thank you so much, Sadje.
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I know! 😉👍
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What a beautiful imagery of the hot scorching Summer Punam 👌
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Summers are like this here in the north, isn’t it! Thanks so much, Radhika.
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You wonderfully described those hot summer days. I absolutely enjoyed reading this❤🌹☀
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Thanks, Ishita. Our summers can be so scorching. I am delighted you enjoyed this. ❤️🌷
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Oh yes, they can be😅
You are most welcome🌹❤
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Ahh I can feel that baking heat of your words all the way from here. I LOVE the metaphor of rain as the kiss of life. Such relief….
Have a good weekend sweet friend ❤️❤️
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We are waiting for the kiss of life right now! 🙂
Thanks so much, dear Rachel. I hope your weekend is good too. ❤️❤️
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You perfectly described yesterday! It was so wicked hot here and the pounding rain disappeared as soon as it fell. Beautifully written Punam 🥰
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Don’t tell me it gets so hot there too!
Thanks so much, dear Christine. 😘❤️
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Yes, it’s in the 90s and heat index makes it feel even hotter! We just started rainy season too so humidity is oppressive 😜
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Same here, Christine! The humidity is killing. 😅
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Yes it is so heavy today. I want it to rain …. now! 🤣
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Ah! Same here! Sweltering…
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I love how you describe the scorching hot summer Punam..always brilliant..
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It is very hot here! Thanks so much, dear. ❤️
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gorgeous poem Punam and totally enjoyed even by me the one who loves the cold
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That is why your words mean so much!! I am so delighted, Gina. Thank you.
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This is very descriptive and beautiful, Ma’am. Very well written. 🙂
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Thank you so much, Aishwarya. 😊
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You are welcome, Ma’am. 🙂
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AMAZING WORK
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Thank you, kindly.
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Wonderful description of the scorching summer.. Punam 👌👌☀️
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Thanks so much, Sarika ❤️
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My pleasure dear
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Your words are so evocative and visual Punam. They transport me. Just lovely. 🙏
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Thanks a lot for your wonderful words, Miriam. 💙😊
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You’re very welcome 💕
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You’ve captured the true essence of a summer’s day… as if it had been written by the beautiful hand of Nature!
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Coming from a poet of your calibre, it is very humbling for me. Thank you kindly for your appreciation.
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You are more than welcome. It is a wonderful pleasure!
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You are a wordsmith. The word usage is stunning. Love it.
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Sincere thanks for your wonderful praise, Kritika! Much appreciated. 💞🌷
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🌻 You are welcome.
Have a wonderful day 😊
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You too! 🤗🌷
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a great description of your sizzling hot summers 🙂
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Lol you know how hot it can be! Thanks a lot, Kate.
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Feels like this now!
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Absolutely! Horribly hot and humid!
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Experiencing coolness after the rains have taken over most of the suns day time. 😀
Love the way you weave words with depth in each moment.
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Lucky you! Here the clouds appear only to vanish! Very humid!!😓
Thanks so much, Kritika. 💞
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Hope you get the rains soon.
You are welcome 🙂 (Heart)
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I hope so too! 😊
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