Thunder Clapped could hear it's angry noise
People had to scream to make others hear their voice
Brick floor now muddy and wet
Traffic was there, moans people let
Roads Crowded, people covered with umbrellas
Couldn't see much through fogged window glass
Noises, horns of vehicles, everywhere
The sounds no longer I could bare
Slowly sipped gulps of hot coffee
It was now comforting me
Under the quilt for a good evening's sleep
But in a few hours my alarm clock went "BEEP! BEEP! BEEP!"
Got out of bed put on my warm coat
Still water on the road, I sailed a paper boat
Ah! Now the rain had almost stopped
Roads were full, shoppers shopped
-Gaurang Rao
Love this piece- especially sailing the paper boat! thanks.
ReplyDeleteBusy words. Great imagery.
ReplyDeleteNice piece, Gaurang.
ReplyDeletevery visual and most appealing, nice poem.
ReplyDeletenice...love the sailing of the boat...i did that as a child...
ReplyDeleteNice use of imagery, and nice touch to focus on sound.
ReplyDeleteYou have strong images - thunder, rain, streets, mud and coffee which build to your conclusion. The sailing of the boat brings a peaceful conclusion to your early imagery acting as a metaphor for calm after a storm. Well constructed. You should be pleased with this poem. Thank you, Gay @beachanny
ReplyDelete...fantastic imagery Gaurang.. always a delight to read...^^
ReplyDeleteLovely imagery, and the sailing the paper boat, especially caught my mind in the fun moments... nice magpie.
ReplyDeletelovely flow..
ReplyDeletecheers,
Like the use of sensory info, line breaks, etc. Good piece.
ReplyDeletehey gaurang, congrats on this milestone achievement!
ReplyDeletereading this poem took me back to my childhood.
keep it up and reach higher milestones.
geetha aunty