(A 4-stanza 5-7-5)

crack open mountains
hot red rock or cool water
drink until it’s dry

tear through the heavens
lightning quick and thunder loud
grumble as they cry

pour into the sea
sick black slicks and plastic dreams
salt turned acid stings

burn bright, breathe blackly
dragon’s breath for dragon’s hoard
reap what summer brings

In response to the 1st hourly prompt: “Write a a poem in which the four elements (Earth, Wind, Fire, and Water) play an important part. Contributed by Bhasha Dwivedi.”