Wednesday, March 4, 2015

Poets And Mendicants Comments

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When the bar at the level crossing falls,
Vehicles line up and wait for clearance,
The mendicants emerge from nowhere,
And stretch out their palms for alms.
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Khairul Ahsan
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Edward Kofi Louis 02 June 2020

Observation! ! ! A poet watches and, Writes something about it. Thanks for sharing this poem with us.

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Valsa George 06 March 2019

Reading the title of the poem I was wondering what similarities could be drawn between a mendicant and a poet! After reading it, my confusion is clarified! Both try to impress others, one by marketing their deformities and the other by winning the favor of the ones they love through their poems! It has also brought a smile to me! Some poets think it is safer to win the affability of the women they love through poems they publish than sending a personal message!

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Khairul Ahsan 30 April 2020

'Both try to impress others, one by marketing their deformities and the other by winning the favor of the ones they love through their poems! ; - Yes, that's exactly what I wanted to say. Thanks for explaing the poem. This might help some future readers too.

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Khairul Ahsan 17 March 2015

@Elena Sandu, Thank you so much for stopping by, to read a poem of mine. I am glad that you found the comparison interesting and appreciate the thoughts you shared. Yes, I agree that 'it may be important to give a chance to celebrate both'.

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Elena Sandu 16 March 2015

Interesting comparision, yes we can find similarities in mostly everything but differences too. I guess it may be important to give a chance to celebrate both, if we want.

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Khairul Ahsan 05 March 2015

@Patricia Grantham, Thank you so much for reading one of my new poems and leaving your thoughtful words there. 'Our personal views are what makes us unique' - Very kind and thoughtful appreciation, many thanks!

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Patricia Grantham 04 March 2015

Love your comparison with the beggar and the women. Our personal views are what makes us unique. Nice.

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