Breeze From the Streets

On the streets where striplings beseech
Sweet benign breeze swept my tears dry
For some nibbles, they beg and preach
While some granaries choked and sigh.



Submitted on February 04, 2020, for Arbitrium Divisa 7 Poetry Contest sponsored by Gregory R Barden

Taken from my poem "Flooding Tears" submitted on January 19, 2020
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Wolf Avatar
February 4, 2020 at 3:40 PM
The contrast is heartbreaking, isn't it? I n the USA farmers are paid not to grow crops some years. Shed real tears! ~ Gershon
Somadas Avatar
February 4, 2020 at 10:36 PM
Yes.. Some realities hard to swallow.. Thank you for your input..
Pandit Avatar
February 4, 2020 at 6:50 AM
That photo evokes such sadness! Great story in your stanza--best for a win, Jenish.
Somadas Avatar
February 4, 2020 at 10:44 AM
Thank you Vijay for your kind words and support..
Trifiatis Avatar
February 4, 2020 at 4:12 AM
Captivating rhyme: Powerful, emotional, moving! Excellent work dearest, Jenish! Good luck my friend, Hugs xxx
Somadas Avatar
February 4, 2020 at 4:32 AM
Thank you Demetrios for your continuing support.. Have a nice day!!
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