03 A Grain Of Rice Poem by Unnikrishnan Sivasankara Menon
03 A Grain Of Rice
A grain of rice
Alone
In the cooking pot
Cries, 'I wish
I could get out! '
I wish I could get out
Of this cooking pot
With the entire waters
Of The Flood,
Nay, Styx drained
Enough to drown
The Universe
And the infernal fire under it.
Is it the formidable longing of an escapist?
Ancient man has tried to find answers to the intrigues posed by life. Thank you dear poet..
A fig of imagination and a glimpse of an ancient culture
the poem vividly depicts the yearning for freedom, even in the face of overwhelming odds. The imagery of the rice grain and the dramatic wish for escape evoke a powerful sense of longing. a good one.
The yearning for total freedom from all shackles, is the inherent longing in all forms of life. More so, humans.. Thank you, dear poet.
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4/29/2024 8:11:33 AM # 1.0.0.1119
Wonderful imagination... many congratulations dear poet. Top score.
My sincerest thanks, Dilipji. Obliged
I am grateful to you, Dilipji.