Satyawati -18 Poem by Unnikrishnan Sivasankara Menon

Satyawati -18

Rating: 5.0


18. Generations

The boys grew up
Handsome young men
Loved by one and all
As princes of Hastinapura.

Their elder brother
Devabrata, trained them
In arms. They grew up
As renowned warriors.

Revered by all girls around
Proud of their handsome bodies
As princes, they got everything
Without asking, even girls.

Not just the servant girls,
From the nobility too.
Childhood pranks, I thought
Smiled inside, feigned anger.

Always in the company
Of girls, even before me.
A little reverence shown
Only to jyestha, Devabrata.

I tried to bring order, but failed
Boys are boys. I wanted to speak
To Devabrata. Before I could,
But, the worst happened!

POET'S NOTES ABOUT THE POEM
The next Generation!

We should note the contrast between Devabrata and his brothers.
COMMENTS OF THE POEM
Susan Williams 19 April 2018

oh, dear, are they beginning to be spoiled by their good looks combined with their social standing? tell me they are still strong inside...

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Unnikrishnan E S 19 April 2018

Oh Susan, Things are not happening the way we would like them to be. Kindly read on.

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Rebecca Navarre 20 January 2018

As difficulties occur...with next generation... Excellently Written! ! ! ! ! Endless 10S

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Unnikrishnan E S 23 January 2018

Obliged to you, Becca..

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Rini Shibu 27 November 2017

Devabatra a respectful and strong personality in this epic The contrast between brothers well penned...10

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Unnikrishnan E S 27 November 2017

Thank you Rini, for your precious time and the comments you've printed here.

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Kumarmani Mahakul 23 November 2017

There is an enjoyable contrast between Devabrata and his brothers alias the sons of Satyawati. The role of Devabrata alias Bhisma here is important. Nicely painted. Thanks for sharing.

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Unnikrishnan E S 23 November 2017

Thank you Sir. Obliged

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Geeta Radhakrishna Menon 19 November 2017

The role of Devabrata in this epic is powerful! Yes, a big contrast between him and his brothers. Moving ahead to read the next two chapters. .

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Unnikrishnan E S 19 November 2017

Thegrowing-up years of Chitrangad and Vichitravirya are tried to be depicted here. A comparison with the character of Devabrata is inevitable..

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Unnikrishnan Sivasankara Menon

Unnikrishnan Sivasankara Menon

PUTHENCHIRA, KERALA, INDIA
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