Living cadaver
a decadent world shrivels
an eerie portend
stars convulse in spiral ire
stygian skies bemoan life
Tanka – Elegy!
Living cadaver
a decadent world shrivels
an eerie portend
stars convulse in spiral ire
stygian skies bemoan life
radhikasreflection 
Very dark, Radhika. It fits so well with that image of devastation.
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Thank you Chris
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A dramatic scenario painted by your words. Thanks Radhika for joining in with this lovely poem.
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Thanks Sadje. Always a pleasure
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💜❤️
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Beautiful poem Radhika – so perfect with the picture!
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Thanks Pragalbha
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The outlook is so dismal and bleak! What a brilliant take, Radhika.
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Thank you Punam
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You are welcome, Radhika.
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Your words befit the dismal scene, Radhika! ❤
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Deep and scary!
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Amazing language, imagery, and take on the prompt, Radhika. 💙
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Thank you so much Jeff 💙
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You’re most welcome, Radhika. Always. 💙
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Profound and deep poem of truth, Radhika.
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Thanks Kamal
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Welcome Radhika ♥️
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Very profound Radhika..❤
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An apt response to the pic. Words woven beautifully to portray a dismal image. Nice take Radhika.
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Thank you Usha
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My pleasure.
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That’s truly brilliantly written! Very beautiful and deep❤
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Thanks jahnavi ❤️
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