This beautiful work of art is Raindance by Sophy Thomas, and is currently on show as part of the Drawn exhibition at the RWA galleries in Bristol.

I find it an utterly intriguing scene. The stance of the two men is more challenging than friendly, which makes me wonder whether they’re having a dance-off, rather than lovingly swaying together. Perhaps one is teaching the other to dance for a special occasion such as a wedding, or maybe, following the clue in the title, this is a ritual that has nothing to do with a passion for movement and music and everything to do with ending a drought.

The beauty of it is than any or none of these might be right. What do you think is happening here?

If you turn this into a short story, I’d love to know. Just send an email to Judy(at)socket creative.com. You could see your words published on SkyLightRain.com.