lower than ankles
these people whose morals writhe
like wounded cobras
The people maintained at the bottom of the ladder will always live in uneasiness. As a result, their 'morals writhe like wounded cobras' with a venomous tongue.
Liked the phrase, like wounded cobras'. A wonderful short work dear poet Lemon
Wounded Cobras are dangerous. They are out for revenge. A powerful Senryu with a strong message........A full score 10
i'll put this in May 2019's showcase. Thanks. bri :) and i'll include this 'note': " What does it mean to be called a heel? " contemptible person, " 1914 in U.S. underworld slang, originally " incompetent or worthless criminal, " perhaps from a sense of " person in the lowest position" and thus from heel "
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
The lowest of the low comes to mind. The wounded cobra image is interesting for those that have been wounded can be deadly in their morals and actions.10
Thank you so much, Simone. Yes, those are the cobras that design revenge, and give up on justice.