Blessing (poem)

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Blessing is a poem by Imtiaz Dharker.

Set in a settlement outside Mumbai, it describes the pandemonium that would occur if a municipal pipe were to burst and shower the parched locals with water. The water is described, variously, as "the voice of a kindly god", "silver" and a "blessing". Religious imagery is used throughout the poem, including the description of the clamouring locals as a "congregation".

The poem has been included in the AQA Anthology for study at GCSE.

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