Ode On Old Virtues - Ii Comments
Let me not play tuneless in today's time,
Some purists sure get praised as Gandhian,
Yet, crass nevertheless is no more crime,
Old values are hailed may be in heaven.
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Yet, there seems but one thing to me nigh clear: Virtue and vice.... alone survives the soul.... //.... Exquisitely created marvel of a poetry with a fine commentary on the present times as well as values and a philosophical stand point through the eyes of an old timer/ war (of life) veteran. Thanks & Congratulations.
A beautifully crafted and well presented poem Imbued with wisdom. Congratulations again for having this poem selected for the second time as Poem Of The Day!
A profound compilation of the nuggets of wisdom applicable in prevailing situation in respect of the weightage to the old virtues in theory and practice. Heartiest congrats on poem of the day for this 5 star verse. Regards.
The use of alliteration, of rhyme, and tone, makes this poem a wonderful reading experience; not to forget the wisdom, which teaches us the sacred knowledge of the world. A great poem.
A magnificent piece of poetry sir! Worthy of reading time and again with utmost pleasure! I congratulate you once again for this spllediid poem being displayed on the front page as Poem of the Day!
I appreciate your kind indulgence, dear Dr Swain, thank you so much.
This is outstanding throughout. Thank u, dear poet. anjandev roy.
I appreciate that you have read both the parts of this rather long poem
A poignant bit of verse written with clarity of thought and mind. An insightful philosophical reflection. Thanks for sharing, Aniruddha.
Virtues despite they are old as long as they are in keeping with the moral standards of the times must be kept by heart. A wonderful poem that gives insight and wisdom worth to ponder about. Brilliantly penned as always. Congratulations, Sir for a well deserved accolade. Merry Christmas to one of the wittiest Poets of Poem Hunter.
Thanks for the kind words, dear poet, and let me wish you good wishes for the season... and wittiest I liked it though a bit of exaggeration, perhaps.
A very pleasant poem in support of values while keeping in mind the changing times. Vice and virtues do have en eternal place in our psyche and are used according to our own and also of society's needs. Congratulations for a well deserve Member poem place.
Thank you indeed, I have been missing for long your valuable inputs on my poems.
A quiet virtue may conquer world's good. A high culture is always admired. An interesting poem is beautifully penned and selected as the poem of the day. Thank you very much for sharing this.10
Thanks for the rating Kumarmaniji, your feedback is always valued.
Thank you so much Dr Antony, I can't forget that you were one of the first to like this poem as your previous comments show.
Holy cows when at a premium are sold, Poor virtue as a species goes nigh rare, In a world that today wallows in gold, Old values get wiped out by this black mare.. how true diear Aniruddha.. values and your meditation. a wonderful poem.. tony
I have really liked your feedback, let me wish you best for Christmas and coming New year.
Congrats! a well deserved selection as member's poem. The poet has presented a philosophic thought. I can only add it's not easy to forget the old virtues we can only try to run the old and new virtues side by side.
I have a great respect for your views, dear poet, thanks for the comments made.
We used to think slavery was a virtue and that crucifixion was just and that killing someone because they were different to you. So what are these virtues the same as they always have been respect your fellow man/woman and be kind, do not steal, murder or be unjust do not commit adultery or judge your fellow man but above all love everyone. Those virtues have not changed
You have a point of your own, dear poet. To some certainly, certain values are not changed. A poet writes with his own perspective, he presents his expression of heart, rational thinking produces no poetry, yet, certain things have indeed changed. and that is the subject matter of this poem. Thanks for visiting and commenting,
Have enjoyed this marvelous exiting poem Ode On Old Virtues - Ii. From Ghandi till Mahabharata, mentioned, it be as a cultural heritage or as a storehouse of lore, this is sheer luxury reading such a tremendous excellent poem. Perfect powerful words well chosen, ah mesmerizing, Sir! I am very happy to know that this is chosen as the Member Poem Of The Day. Hurray! A 10 Full Score and myriad of 10's more. God Bless You in Abundance. CONGRATULATIONS!
Are the the old virtues losing their significance in todays' context? Perhaps the things which were held in high value in the past are no longer given that much respect now. What we define as 'virtue or a 'vice' may be diffrent, but all will accept that we should uphold virtue and discard vice. A very thought provoking poem.Congratulations for being selected as the Poet of the Day! Wish you here a Very Happy New Year 2020!
Thanks for both. POTD, I actually never knew, And seasons greetings to you.
A quiet virtue may conquer world's good, Yet, virtue's prayers in silence are sai......d , Virtue and vice, all else on death when fails, This twain alone survives the soul when sails, ...... Marvellous poem, Golden words to uphold the values of virtues. Hearty Congratulations Pathakji
I congratulate you sir for this fabulous ode being selected as Poem of the Day!
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7/18/2025 6:41:38 PM # 1.0.0
A great poem on values, virtues and culture! Many congratulations to you dear sir for this brilliant ode of yours being featured on the home page as poem of the day!