The Bull Comments
Every day I saw him tied to the mango tree
Like man is held fast to life with the cord of endless ambition
I saw in those dying dusks affection glittering in his gazing eyes
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Heart wrenching write with apt words in a suitable expressive way....beyond rating
If we are passionate about such pets words and images flow to us
Revisiting this wonderful poem with magnificent poetic expressions and compelling images.
Thanks a lot dear poet. I feel myself lucky to have commented by poets like you.
Part 2. Moreover, the lines reminded me of the opening chapters of "Gurusagaram" the famous novel by OV Vijayan. Full score, Sir.
Thank you very much Unnikrishnan. I don't exactly remember Gurusagaram
The poem shakes the reader to the core. Very realistic and compassionate writing. The lines …. The bullock…" tied to the mango tree /Like man is held fast to life with the cord of endless ambition " reflects the philosophy enshrined in The Vedas"
I am very much satisfied that the depth of the poem has since been explored well
Our pet will always have a soft spot in our heart. A part of our life's memories. Revisiting this heart rending poem. So beautifully expressed and crafted.
Thanking you reciprocal to the length and quality of your comments is not so easy. Still I humbly try to express my gratitude
Heart stirring poem...very touching...indeed a neat flow of words...5*****
I consider myself lucky to have my poems been commented you Madam
The lines brought tears to my eyes.it is so beautifully envisioned.. Really enjoyed reading...
A touching write that conveys compassion. Animals must also be afforded with care and protection. Beautifully crafted.
The bull can be taken As an image of modern man. Good work
man tied to lifewith a cord of ambition. a powerful poetic art
Thank you Suresh Kumar. We are suppoesed to love the animals in return to their gratefulness to us. Unfortunately modern time does not allow us to engage in such involvement
Wonderful poem, it’s classical and exquisite. I really enjoy reading them, please write more.
Thank you very much Richard for the encouraging comments. Animals deserve our consideration. Poor creatures, they do love us which we have to realise
Oh, I forgot to mention: I have a poem with the title " Be a Bull" that you might like.
I have read the poem BE A BULL and commented. Its a nice one
Very nice poem. I agree with the comments of Terry Dawson. I am reading this poem because it was " showcased" by Bri Edwards. Thanks for posting.
Thank you dear poet for reading and commenting the poem. Animals too deserve our love and mercy. Their services for human beings should be remembered. They do have a sense to recognise our attitue to them
He was my pet bull: back from school, one day, I found him sold out A wish had since then been kept close to my heart to see him again Time on it's wings brought me here in this remote countryside To find him here under the yoke of the bullock-cart of my neighbour a great experience and feeling with the heart of an animal. your heart is pure dear Parameswaran Nair. thank you. tony
Thank you very much dear poet. Compassion strikes when we put ourselves in other's shoes
I think you 'want' its, not it's: " Time on it's wings" " stonny roads so long" i thought maybe 'stoney', but it's 'stony' " creeks of his bones" creek is a narrow waterway (my definition): creak is a sound last line made me laugh :))) how about BOTH God & 'dish'? to MyPoemList as a good story, and i may share (but maybe mention some misspellings?) bri ;)
It is the destiny of the beast to serve the needs of man in life and in death. It is the duty of man to honour the beast for its service and for its sacrifice. A very good poem, thank you!
Thank you dear poet. If the animals in human service could talk more stories of torture could have come up. Poor animals!
The poem is so touching! Animals are treated so badly by selfish men! The poor creatures slog under the heavy yoke. Once when unable to fulfill the task expected of them because of ill health or deterioration of the body, they are callously sent to the butcher. You have narrated the story of the bull in such a way that it will melt even the most hard hearted man. A sure 10
Thank you very much dear friend Valsa George. I have seen accidents involving bulla and bullock carts and the ill treat of the cartman to the poor creatures. It really hurt me and the wound is still bleeding
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7/26/2025 1:18:27 PM # 1.0.0
A truth. Karma holds. We all are such bulls in some way or other. A thematic poem. Nice
Dear Kesav, I would say that we are all tied up with the chord of destiny that can be made favourable if we are desirous