Minority Poem Poem by Nissim Ezekiel

Kernels of wisdom beautifully presented.Truly the predicament of the modern alienated man who observes to make sense of his existence while the city burns.The poet aptly says that forgetting the self and serving others is true essence of humanity.Perhaps that's why we all understand Mother Theresa. Indeed a profound! Thanks for sharing☺

alien techniques of observation- dang! that's a striking way to end the poem and an apt description of us who are caught in the loop of our own worlds instead of seeing what is, what burns, before us. -glen kappy

Beautiful exposition. Very much relevant to the contemporary context. Thank PH to post the same. Thanks.

a poem of feeling alone and unheard? ............well written.

For being minority, the heart survives in burning fear! ~

Wonderfully penned with great insight into one of the problems associated with our global society. There are very few who desire to service others. Keep writing! Congratulations on winning " Modern Poem." : -)

Everyone understands Mother Theresa; her guests die visibly in her arms. the mother of the poor.. tony

Great poem reflecting the bad happenings going on in this society. You are really concerned about it. Thanks for sharing, Loved it.

Fascinating poem that seeks to look beyond the intransigence of habit, belief and custom; towards a greater sense of self awareness.