Two Brothers And An Answer Comments

Hi Shamik - more abstract poem than Two Brothers - it merits a ten for both its structure and its abstraction. In V 1 there is the emptiness of sorrow and introspection. In V 2 the 'Image of the Eagle' being absorbed into his being - the symbol of Power & Ressurection. V 3 The voice of release leading into V 4 'The Freedom of the Eagle'. The last line the realisation that the Brothers have gone. We all need to be aware of symbolism in understanding not only LIFE but also DEATH - this poem has powerful symbolism. Eagles - Hills - Rivers - Caves - the Whole Universe - the Heart - Life and Death - excellent. Yours in Poetry - JOHN.

This is an excellent sequel Shamik and wonderful to read. The transformation of the eagle freeing you to to become the eagle is exciting and also philosophical. 10 love Karin

I loved reading this poem! It brought back memories of Prof. Arun Dasgupta with his acquired Oxford accent, teaching us 'The Wiindhover' by Gerad Manley Hopkins! You must read that poem! This poem is indeed a fitting conclusion to your earlier poem! You speak of a wonderous metamorphosis here into 'freedom's wings'! The majestic & powerful Eagle had been the symbol of the Persian & the Roman Empire and also of Germany's Third Reich! As a Christian symbol, it represents salvation, redemption and resurrection! And through this resurrection you overcome -death! For your poem 10 + From Raj Nandy

Honourable Readers, Pls. read 'two brothers' before this and pls. take a break to read this. Your inputs are very valuable for me. Kind regards, Shamik Bose