on the Ropes

I am the fright of millions,  

the delight of a few.

I am the dearth, ploughing the earth,

A fragile frame, amassing thrones!

Flouted on earth, bedeviled by the sky.

I am the joyous stream, 

evaporated!

I am the hope,

on the ropes!

Pedram, 2/4/24