On The Tomb Of A Millipede Poem by Jayatissa K. Liyanage

On The Tomb Of A Millipede

Rating: 5.0


Sans legs, awful to be an Apodous
Own just what is needed is sheer luck
Anything more than needed, is a disaster!

On The Tomb Of A Millipede
Sunday, August 9, 2015
Topic(s) of this poem: spirituality
POET'S NOTES ABOUT THE POEM
Unlike most other creatures, millipedes are unable to run and escape from dangers, even if it sees any.
COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Kelly Kurt 09 August 2015

A wonderful metaphor to highlight the folly of greed

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Valsa George 09 August 2015

'Anything more than needed, is a disaster! ' So true! You have rightly illustrated your point with the example of a millipede! A 10

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Jayatissa K. Liyanage

Jayatissa K. Liyanage

Walasmulla, Sri Lanka
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