A Lame Beggar Poem by John Donne

I totally don't get it

If the beggar is unable to stand or walk, he has to lie. On the other hand, if he says what he expresses is true, it is a lie. Poet seems to tell us a story about a beggar, which seems dubious, I feel. What ever it may be, poem is a brilliant expression of a poetic heart.

Even in today's society, you can't be sure if the lame beggar is telling the truth... so many people want to take advantage.. awesome poem :)

Yes, indeed a lame beggar cannot stand and move walking as all do but only lie and crawl like a child ever in life! It's a common sight in the street one can witness everyday in my town too!

The poem is short but heavily laden with heden meaning.

Concise and insightful verse

I'm unable to lie, yonder batman cries. If he say true he stands, sits or flies.

Brevity in the most profound write in amazing and, thus, it is a well deserved classic poem of the Day.

Just two lines portray a picture, that's why it's a poem.

Just two lines, but they depict realities of life. O to say so much with such a few words!