String Of Agony and Sacrifice. Poem by Nabakishore Dash
String Of Agony and Sacrifice.
Tongs open the oyster,
scissors make a cut
in its soft interior
for pearl culture.
A tiny gravel is thrust
forcibly into the cut.
The innocent never wants it,
only a human hunt.
No choice and freedom
for the poor oyster,
but to endure the extreme pain
from six months to six years.
The guiltless creature
secretes a nacre
to protect itself
from the danger.
The whorl of nacre
is harvested from indoor,
sacrificing the oyster
in every perliculture.
This pearl is one
among the nine gems.
Agony and sacrifice of life
are all it encompasses.
Humans buy and sell
these costly pearls.
A string of it around the neck
is one of our beauty items.
Beauty of pearl is its own,
borrowing it is no beautification.
Ornaments never make angelic,
rectitude in heart is truly aesthetic.
Also a symbol of wealth,
earns name and fame.
Wear it proudly and happily,
how hard hearted
what a shame?
This amazing poem keeps me pondering. Excellent poem, dear Poet!
A great poem! You have very meticulously presented the worth of oyester and the way people deal it....an exceptionally brilliant write!
Beauty of pearl is its own, borrowing it is no beautification. Ornaments never make angelic, rectitude in heart is truly aesthetic.....excellent. A compact and comprehensive depiction of life of oyster....Beautifully composed.
No choice and freedom for the poor oyster, but to endure the extreme pain from six months to six years.....great expression! A wonderful piece of work....top score!
Thank u very much Sir for your appreciation on my poems. With respect.
Liked the title that carries and sends a powerful message.
Another brilliant thougths to ponder about. To my Poem List.
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
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I have a poem entitled, The Extraordinary Kindness Of An Oyster. It might be of interest to you.
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