The river; Flowing at its pace, Criss-crossing Through miles of land, Ends in the sea. The sea; with all the wealth That the river brings from the land Merges with the ocean. The ocean, Despite its vastness, Is not content. Wants more of the share of land. It connives, With the sun, the wind. Generating large volumes; Humongous clouds, Dark and menacing. They rain in torrents on the hapless earth. The rivers gain strength Eating, eroding the land And returning to the ocean. This cycle, Interconnectedness, Self-sustaining, Balancing, Never ending. Where are we humans? Does nature ever care? Can we really make an impact In this network Of nature?
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Wonderful spiral of the intricacies of water. Well penned Goutam. I enjoy it and your thought provoking questions at the end?π
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Hello Suzette! Am so happy to know that you liked this write. Thank you so much. These thoughts have been tormenting me ever since the pandemic began. π
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You are most welcome. Well expressed. β€
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The ocean connived to acquire more land. That’s a beautiful thought. Great take on the prompt
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Hi Shweta! Thank you so much. We had a cloudburst in Kolkata last week and the whole of the city became flooded. These words crept in my mind when I was trying to navigate my car through the flooded streets. Glad that you enjoyed it. Thank you so much. π
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Inspiration can strike at all times. You are most welcome ππ€
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I live that you used nature and its impact on mankind, Excellent take on the prompt, Goutam.
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Thank you so much Eugenia π
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My pleasure, Goutam!
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That’s a wonderful cycle of nature and I don’t find any role for us human. We will be washed to the river sea.and ocean when all of them will conspire. Great write Goutam πππ
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Thank you Dada. Yes…the rising levels of water threaten to consume all. ππ
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