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Life's Quintessence

Climate ChangePoetry

A sumptuous delicacy, sour and sweet
Bitter at times, but a feisty feast
A subtle symphony of righteousness and goodwill
Mellow melody that comes along, a dream to fulfill
Elegant as a lyrical pirouette, poetic as a virtuous verse
A fable of morality and peace, a literary ocean to immerse
Oneself, where the azure waters so pure
And the aqua’s salty tang, that shall allure
With its scintillating scent and the aquamarine hue
Portrays rejuvenation, peeling away sorrows, a tinge of blue
A serene shower of mercy, pouring a blessing
Nourishing one’s soul to the core, gently caressing

Translucent, ambiguous notions left a hazy impression:
What is the essence of life, Lord? That was my question
To which the dignified divine gently reverts:
It isn’t essence my child; it’s quintessence,he clearly asserts
Personify the inanimate, add attributes of the living
And do remember, to give it a prudent poetic filling
And yes, I did frame the answer, an accomplishment
For the power of written word is eternal enrichment

Tanmaya Murthy is 19 and lives in New Delhi, India. She lives with her parents and younger brother who have always encouraged her to write. Her interests include reading thriller and mystery novels, theatre and dramatics, learning guitar, and creative writing. She has a zeal for poetry and editing. She is fond of creative collaborations and looks forward to working and interacting with budding writers and poets across the globe.

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