'May the poor find wealth; those weak with sorrow find joy.May the forlorn find new hope, constant happiness and prosperity.May the frightened cease to be afraid, and those bound be free.May the weak find power, and may their hearts join in friendship.'-The Dalai Llama
Young ferryman's straw-house
by the lake
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In 12 short lines, a long tragic story has been told in a wonderful style. The last three lines are heart-moving, brief with an effect nowhere I read. Rated *****
Great story poem, Nimal, the poverty may hide the tear, but a good poet may always see it to add the understanding-I like the fact that your poems are like questions. It's like you want to ask-do you understand this? I can answer to this question-yes, I understand this, I understand you...