Friday, October 18, 2013

The Other Side Of It 2 Comments

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POVERTY

The poets draw sketches on it,
The politicians want to en cash it,
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M D Dinesh Nair
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Aftab Alam Khursheed 01 November 2013

true to its title observance minutely moving with eyes open and then composing, true to its nature thank you

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Payal Parande 28 October 2013

There are three principal means of acquiring knowledge... observation of nature, reflection, and experimentation. Observation collects facts; reflection combines them; experimentation verifies the result of that combination. a well pinned piece sir with some true facts..bravo indeed

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Nasarudheen Parameswaran 24 October 2013

Good observation and social criticism.I support it.

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Tirupathi Chandrupatla 20 October 2013

Poverty is the evidence of progress. A smile may have many meanings but a smile is a smile. Say it with a smile. A dog is a faithful friend, we cannot compare with man. A temple is what we make of it. Don't cause a stampede trying to reach the idol. Beautiful poem dealing with multiple aspects. Thank you.

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Queeny Gona 20 October 2013

The two faces of poverty, uncertain and unpredictable things related to a smile, replica of man in dogs outfit, Finally a satiare on age old practices of worship! Well penned it dear Dinesh Sir

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Valerie Dohren 19 October 2013

Very deep Dinesh - a collection of metaphors providing food for thought.

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Valsa George 18 October 2013

1.Everyone who is not directly affected by poverty celebrates it in one way or another! Inspite of all efforts, hollow or half hearted to eradicate it, the cries of the poor are heard loud and ringing and drown our surroundings! 2. a smile may be short lived, it may be riveted after a brief time, yet a smile can be a beginning to many things...a gesture of simple warmth, an invitation, an approval, an expression of joy, even a lasting relationship and what not! 3. Man has a tendency to subdue his inferiors and parade his valour before those who are timid and those from whom no resistance is expected. His dog also does the same thing! 4. In brilliance there are many to cajole and sing praise for you. In dark hours, in times of trial, everyone deserts you and you are left to yourself... To Dinesh the poet, it is true for even Gods! I wonder if my interpretation is in any way related to what the poet has in mind. I know only this much...that these verses have deep undertones

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Geetha Jayakumar 18 October 2013

Yes, poverty has two faces that of suffering and character they are. Don't know when ones character was cut down by poverty and Cries of sufferings was heard by none. Don't know whats hidden behind one's smile..... Couldn't understand who is the one in disguise. Once, Temple was filled with purity, but don't know what happened to deity which was once placed with due respect in heart. Don't know... When it lost its respect. No answer for anything..

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