Who Can? Poem by Valsa George
Who Can?
Who can joyfully dance and sing
When the bells of death do ring
Who can stand and stare
When daggers are drawn to tear
Who can slumber in peace
When danger at the door step waits to seize
Who can reel upon the toe
When waves do roar and winds do blow
Who can hide a tear
When the heart with sorrow smear
Who can plough the field
When the crops never give any yield
Who can sing a tune
If the sun has set at noon
Who can tend the flock
If there is no wool to cloak
Who can feast on the beauty around
when the sad note of a dirge rings aloud
Who can continue to smile
At someone so full of vile
Who can pour out songs in rhyme
When all your dreams are burnt in time
Who can feel delighted and glad
In a cage, though its bars be made of gold
Who can stick to truth
When Death threatens you like a brute
If you can’t, you are a man
If otherwise, you are a superman!
Very true Valsa, we are but human and not superhuman. Well written.
Very true, we are all human tempted by the evil. but also drawn to the light. Interesting questions and comparisons add to the value of this poem. Nicely done.
A great philosophical write has been made here. No one can joyfully dance and sing when he is at the door of death. No one can feel gladness when he is in the cage although it is made of gold. But it is possible in case of superman. A brilliant poem is superbly executed with a great insightful theme. Visited time and again.
Wonderful imaginary and imagery! Beautiful poem with natural truth. I quote....Who can joyfully dance and sing When the bells of death do ring. Thank you dear madam for sharing this gem.10
Songs of love! ! To keep us alive. Thanks for sharing this poem with us.
Wonderful imagery concerning a man and a superman. Thanks for the poem, Valsa ji. I quote a couple of beautiful lines: Who can sing a tune If the sun has set at noon
Qualitative questions in a high quality poem.
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
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12/5/2025 12:46:01 PM # 1.0.0
If you can’t, you are a man If otherwise, you are a superman! A thoughtful poem.