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
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
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
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?
A nice poem indeed. How long can a goat can escape from being sacrificed? Congrats on being chosen member poem of the day.
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
1st comment below you trapped all year and he still got 1000 times more bread than you just like I know it hurts so bad don’t it? HERE☛.........jump47
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
I have brought the sacrificial goat /// a line where so many thoughts are hidden