A Cow Tells Its Story Poem by Rajaram Ramachandran
A Cow Tells Its Story
A cow was tied to a peg
But allowed to go on its legs.
Its rope moved in cycle.
It grazed inside this circle,
More grass was available,
Beyond this limited circle,
But the rope in motion
Laid the line of its action.
In the place of this cow,
One’s life also fits in how?
Life is tethered to an object
That controls the subject.
How many have the courage,
Or, more strength at any age,
To break this stale bondage
That shackles at every stage?
An opportunity comes once
In one’s life, by chance.
If it’s missed by an error,
Then, it’s lost forever.
Really a wonderful theme written in simple verses. I really like your simple, narrative style. It doesn't offer any obscurity but matches an elegant flow. Thanks.
Dear Sir, oh, you are simply great. What a beauty, style, rhyme, rhythmn, fluidity, meaningfullness, moral, picturisation, oh, it is really superb
So, well expressive poem in simple English... Also so meaningful...
" Life is tethered to an object That controls the subject." This figurative poem carries the profound truth of life. Excellent composition sir!
An opportunity comes once In one's life, by chance. If it's missed by an error, then, it's lost forever. tragedy and happiness in life lie there, a true words of wisedom and brilliant write.10++++++++
More grass was available, Beyond this limited circle, But the rope in motion Laid the line of its action. I do agree with you. Very few cross the circle.
An Interesting poem, its topic caught my attention. Poem with a great message. Loved the theme. Thanks for sharing.
Aha, the poet here gives voice and an unusually known quality to an animal of another breed. Fine poetry really. This is brilliant.
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
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An opportunity comes once In one’s life, by chance. If it’s missed by an error, Then, it’s lost forever.........................ONLY ONCE! ! ! ? HAVE i 'missed the boat'? ? i thought that each of my three divorces was a 'breaking out' of a stale bondage'. BUT i had to feel sorry for each wife who gave/took a divorce from me; of course they all regret their LOST OPPORTUNITY for a lifetime of marital bliss! i've been 'testing' my fourth wife for almost ten years now. actually, my life has been somewhat lived in a stale circle, but i don't mind 'stale' too much. if one does not strive for greatness, one can not be faulted for not achieving it! ! ! you may quote me, young man. i read your PH bio after i read a comment you sent me on my poem: I Wish I Had Been Born A Bird...[personal; Birds; Humor].............i plan to comment on your comment someday. and i plan to read some more of your poems...............someday. i hope to enjoy the ones in which the animals speak. bri :)