Recusal Poem by Unnikrishnan Sivasankara Menon

Recusal

Rating: 5.0


The Beast was on her heels
And she, helpless
Cried out to Him.

As usual,
He simply recused Himself.

Wednesday, January 17, 2018
Topic(s) of this poem: helpless
POET'S NOTES ABOUT THE POEM
All are children of God.
COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Rajnish Manga 17 January 2018

Reverberations of the what's happening all around. Thanks.

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Rose Marie Juan-austin 29 September 2019

Powerful lines with a meaningful message.

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Rose Marie Juan-austin 29 September 2019

A poignant write. Everyone who asks for help must be afforded the necessary assistance if we have the means to do so.

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Unnikrishnan E S 30 September 2019

Simply put, to act is your duty. You should not embrace inaction, ie. you have no right of recusal. That is why, Recusal from work is looked down upon and with detest in Hindu philosophy. Thank you, Rose Marie for the wonderful comment and words of appreciation.

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Unnikrishnan E S 30 September 2019

Hi Rose Marie, Bhagawat Gita, Lord Krishna tells Arjuna. , “कर्मण्येवाधिकारस्ते मा फलेषु कदाचन। मा कर्मफलहेतुर्भूर्मा ते सङ्गोऽस्त्वकर्मणि॥" Meaning, your duties and actions are assigned by Me. Your right is to perform the acts to perfection, but you have no right over the result. So, do not destire for the fruit of your action. But, this does not mean that you can embrace inaction.” Continue....

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Rebecca Navarre 01 September 2019

A heart touching poem, with a sadness in it! .. Powerfully written! .. Thank you ever so much for sharing! .. Ever so many 10S! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ...............................+++++

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Unnikrishnan E S 01 September 2019

Thank you Becca for devoting your precious time to visit the poem and the comments

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Nosheen Irfan 07 February 2018

A succinct gem of a piece. Truly captivating. A big 10.

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Susan Williams 17 January 2018

That was a jaw-dropper. This recusing stuff is certainly going around these days. I love a poem that delivers such a quick devastating uppercut with one word. Brevity rules! ! ! 10++++++++++++++++++++++ and onto my fav poem list!

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Unnikrishnan E S 23 January 2018

Hi Susie, Thank you for the wonderful comments. Obliged.

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Unnikrishnan Sivasankara Menon

Unnikrishnan Sivasankara Menon

PUTHENCHIRA, KERALA, INDIA
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