Spring, Far Behind Poem by Unnikrishnan Sivasankara Menon

Spring, Far Behind

Rating: 5.0

‘If winter is here
can spring be far behind? '
said the poet.

In his wildest imagination
did he not expect this
perpetual winter of
inhumaneness.

Spring, Far Behind
Thursday, January 25, 2024
Topic(s) of this poem: spring,war,winter
POET'S NOTES ABOUT THE POEM
Note: " If winter comes, can spring be far behind? " is the last line of the famous poem " Ode to the West Wind" written by renowned romantic poet P.B. Shelley. Shelley was an optimist and despite his depiction of the prevailing gloom, he believed in the final triumph of a glorious future for mankind. Well, I am not. Are you?
COMMENTS OF THE POEM

The times of Shelley were really harsh own him. They were crueller than the present times of strife, we may say. Yet, he was able to maintain an optimistic outlook. He is definitely made of sterner stuff

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The times of Shelley was really harsh ON him…

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Rebecca Navarre 13 July 2024

Magnificently written! .. Endless 10'S And Stars! ..+++++++++++++++++++++++

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Rebecca Navarre 13 July 2024

Very powerfully and heart movingly expressed! .. Did he not expect this perpetual winter of inhumaneness..... Deeply moving! ..

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Thank you, Irena Markic for your lovely note below

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Evelyn Judy Buehler 27 January 2024

The heartbreaking inhumanity and cruelty in the world is certainly a challenge to faith. Great writing.

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Very true, Poet Rose Marie. Thank you

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2) But weak that I am, I see only gloom ahead. An everlasting winter…

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Irena Markic 03 February 2024

Not weak, but aware and very brave! Much love & blessings! We must endure.

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Unnikrishnan Sivasankara Menon

Unnikrishnan Sivasankara Menon

PUTHENCHIRA, KERALA, INDIA
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