P O E T R Y
Abrar Jamil
Breeze amidst a shower
Dead calm, after the storm
Hours before dawn.
In the peaceful quiet
A tranquil world
And a sky of abyssal dark
The sound of only raindrops.
And a soft, gentle breeze.
Breeze amidst a drizzle
Slow winds, cool to the senses
But warm to the heart.
In the bleak surroundings
A drenched world
And a nightingale in full song
Somewhere in the rain.
And a cold, damp breeze.
Breeze amidst a thunderstorm
Opalescent skies, that gleam
Like black pearls.
In the ubiquitous darkness
A laser show
Of sudden, ephemeral flashes
As if strobe lights in the sky.
And a frantic, sporadic breeze.
Breeze amidst a nimbus
Dense clouds, stretched over the horizon
Like a heavy blanket.
In the deserted streets
Devoid yet full of life
Only a few stray cats
Soaking in the wet.
And a soothing, sedative breeze.
Breeze amidst a mist
Rippling drops, rejuvenating
Somnolent landscapes.
In the lush nature
A rich yet refreshing aroma
With a hint of savoury
The smell of earth.
And a sweet, fragrant breeze.
Breeze amidst a downpour
Cascading waterfalls, lustrating
Tarnished environments.
In the stormy weather
A tainted world
Being purified by a screen
Of clear, sparkling rain.
And a cleansing, healing breeze.
Breeze amidst a mizzle
Squalling winds, diffusing
Through rustling leaves.
In the eerie silence
A susurrus
Of murmurs and hushed whispers
As if leaf flutes in chorus.
And a harmonic, musical breeze.
Breeze amidst a cloudburst
Dim moonlight, leaking
Through porous clouds.
In the misshapen shadows
Mirror-like puddles
Reflecting the sublime beauty
Of a gorgeous night.
And a charming, elegant breeze.
Breeze amidst a rainfall
Round droplets, crystallising
On gossamer window panes.
In the slippery roofs
Wallowing in the cooling waters
A lone you, relishing the delicate wetness
Of the rain against your skin.
And a heavenly breeze amidst it all.
Abrar Jamil is a sucker for anime, ridiculous food combos, and would eat almost anything with chopsticks. Send him anime suggestions at [email protected]