I have brought the sacrificial goat
To the heap of grass, leaves and bark
He has forgotten his last beheading
But round his neck garland-like
hangs a mark
A nice poem indeed. How long can a goat can escape from being sacrificed? Congrats on being chosen member poem of the day.
None but the poor animal knows it how the knife goes over it, how painful the beheading is! The goat's life, how painful is it?
Thought provoking poem. The hidden message helps us view the positive and bright side of the system. Thanks for sharing this poem with us. Chandan
It is when you say a lot with just a few words... and here is the example that illustrates the truth. well done dear poet Joy Goswami, and congrats for POD
This poem was elected Members Poem Of The Day on 24 October 2018. On 24 October 2019 it was Modern Poem of the Day. Again on 07 October 23, Modern POD. and finally today once again Modern POD. Is the
Congratulations being chosen as The Modern Poem Of The Day. TOP Marks for this most deserving poem
The depth of thoughts and brevity in expression are simply superb. Congrats on well deserved modern poem of the day.
Brilliant! Such a depth of thinking in so few lines! Sacrificial Goat - a cruel ritual observed! To the poet: He has forgotten his last beheading But round his neck garland-like hangs a mark
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
A nice poem indeed. How long can a goat can escape from being sacrificed. Congrats.