Krishnanand Guptar Poet Verse

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Written 26 March 2026 for X and Y Poetry Contest of Seth Pina

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Fire and Rain

A flame mounts high and bright,
A frightful dance it carves,
The dry woods starts to blaze,
A warmth against the cold,
My worn-out spirit glows.

Rain pours in a quick rush
Over stones, worn and grey,
It reflects the heavens
Washing off dust and pain 
At  close of a long day.

The flame cools down gently,
A dark and fading sweep,
The sizzle turns to steam,
The embers yearn to nap,
The heat within me wanes.

Fire spans the forest ground
Leaving ash, a grey dust,
Water seeks lowest spots,
Fulfilling divine trust
In every single flow.

Fire that consumes the trees,
 Rain that fosters the hill,
Two opposing powers,
But meant with time to meet
To accomplish their tasks.

The spirit wants the fire
To burn away distress,
The soul yearns for  water
To make the vision clear,
Each performing its role.

In truth, they don`t die out,
Each in part re-joins  earth,
The embers mix with soil
That gives birth to new life,
An eternal cycle.

Rivers  kiss the ocean
At end of their journey
To vaporise in air
And pour as rain again,
Nature`s endless circle.

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Valsa George March 27, 2026 at 7:13 PM Two contradictory elements coupled together to produce new life. How logically and beautifully you have written the conjoining of this opposing elements of nature. Your emotional reaction to it is even more appealing . The flame of distress in your heart got doused by the rain of inner calm, the soul's gift. Beautiful entry. All the best dear friend.