Shoes Comments

Dear Ravi, It's a well crafted poem mixing up the ancient with the present. But too much is already said about this incident which is now happening every other day in India during the electioneering process. So I feel inclined to agree with our friend Subroto's opinion that time and values cannot be static and it has to change and it is changing. We, poets are to come out with clear cut voice in unison against bad and ugly and in support of good that can change the outlook of the world. Rajkumar

Contrast between the past and present is well depicted in your poem. Nice to read!

This is an interesting and very well written poem, Ravi, and one that tells both an ancient and very modern story. In the Arab world, it is considered a great insult when someone throws their shoe or shoes at you. I guess it is their way of carrying protest signs, though it seems silly to those of us in the West. Thank you for this fascinating poem. Carl.

Amazing written symbolic poem...on shoes...made me speechless for this...well said thanks! ! ! ! 10++++

You said: 'And remember, the law and reason cannot change....' No sir, times have changed, and are-a-changing... People have their reasons for throwing missiles like shoes at others. I appreciate 'the Padukam' aspect of our culture which you have brought out so carefully. Ram and Bharata have their place in the hearts of millions. May be the people ought not to throw anything at anyone. Nothing'will change (or will it?) - is the question. A symbolic way of protest with the 'flying footwear' phenomenon seems to have caught the fancy of many across the world. That's modern history, whether the throwers are aware of the Ramayan or not. But your main message is not lost: as Gandhi said...'an eye for an eye will make the world blind one day...' Cheers. Subroto

This is an unusual and fascinating poem, Ravi. Quite amazing! A '10! ' Best Wishes, Marilyn

the reading becomes clear, because of the definitions that you share. good write

Good Satire..........reflects current reality.............

Context clear and well written...thanks for the added information, very interesting.

the context is significant..great write...

thoughtful piece, thanks for sharing

the theme of this poem is very nice. everything has a place and time. very correct.

Are you pointing at the upsurge in shoe throwing incidents to show ones rage? you are right about it then, let the shoes serve there correct purpose. good work

Good work DEar Poet .......

A good read for Mr.Geore Bush now in his retired life.10++

Shoes can tell a story of it's wearer