In response to Secretkeeper’s writing challenge # 142, to use the 5 prompt words below in a poem or fiction.
PLAY|CITY|RANT|GRASS|WATER
In the canvas of a molten mirror
the livid sun blazes like an inferno
reflecting on the city, with its intense ire
the green grass and blue water, all dry
under its harsh umbrage.
The mute trees stand still
thirsty birds circle under its canopy
the cicada’s rant echoes, as the mercury soars
sweaty humid brows drip into a rill
children indulge in indolent play indoors.
Scorched souls with sunburned faces
wait for the summer to wane
their imploring eyes fervently look up
for some wisps of grey clouds
to shower some pearly white gems!
radhikasreflection 
Sitting far away from this heat, I could feel it through your images, which transported me back to Delhi Radhika… The Sun does seem an inferno in the month of May, I remember that unbearable heat… so well described by you!
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Yes Balroop. Its the same here too. So eagerly waiting for the rains. Thanks so much!!
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Beautiful use of the prompt words, described to express the sweltering heat !!
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Thank you Deepika 🙂
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Awesome and well deserved poem, Radhika at this time of the year. We are all sweating like cats and dogs in Mumbai and your poem is so good for the soul.
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Most Indian states can relate to this heat I guess. Thanks Kamal. Hope the rain Gods arrive on time 🙂
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Yes true and yes all are praying Radhika fervently. Welcome dear.
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I so do feel that imagery! 👍
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Yeah Vidur. The mercury is enjoying its place at the top 🌞
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I hope it doesn’t aspire to break old records!
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Not yet. But with a couple of weeks more to go, can’t say!!
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Radhika, I love your poem and wonderful use of the prompt words. The heat sizzles off the screen and the images and vocabulary are vivid and vibrant! A joy to read … in unusually hot conditions in the UK and where we are now seeking shade!😀
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Thank you Annika. The increase in the heat condition seems to be a global phenomenon.
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Your poem heated up the atmosphere of this rather cold day over here!
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Lucky! We are getting baked in the heat here.
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You are the best at making use of prompts! 🙂
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Your comment was like a whiff of cool breeze Pragalbha. Thank you so much. 😊
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You are most welcome dear Radhika 🙂
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Wonderful interpretation!🙋
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Thanks Richa!
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Again I am going to say what I said previously, your poem has to be published in books for children it has beautiful words with deep meaning. I hope for it.
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I am truly humbled Meenakshi. Thank you so much for believing in my work 🙏💖
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You play with words so wonderfully.
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Thank you Moushumi 🙏
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Your beautiful lines & photo make me feel the blistering heat of the Sun ! Well done !!
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Many thanks Megala!
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And it’s raining cats and dogs here incessantly since yesterday! 😂😂 should i send some?
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Oh yes, read about Mumbai’s incessant rains over the last month….here finally we got some rains, bringing in much respite from the heat!
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