Tenacity

by Dr. Madhavi Godavarthy

When I rise and fall
In the sea of life
I wish to learn my lesson
From that oyster
A stoic in the sea
Brave and bewitching
Passing through pain and pleasure
Healing its wounds from within
Moving and sailing forward
Bearing it all…to produce a pearl!

20-Feb-2012

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Comments on this Poem

Thank you Prof.Anil for your analysis.

madhavi-godavarthy
21-Feb-2012 07:38 AM

Thank you Dr. Mallik for your inspiring words and appreciation.

Madhavi
21-Feb-2012 07:03 AM

The idea of self-healing is expressed through effective use of the imagery of movement, though wounded, an oyster moves forward!

Anil Prasad
21-Feb-2012 05:04 AM

Thank you Rupradhaji.

Madhavi
20-Feb-2012 22:45 PM

Yes, Madhavi, ore is smelted to recover gold, melted and hammered to make ornaments... ornaments of life too pass through trial and adversities. Well composed.

Kumarendra Mallick
20-Feb-2012 22:19 PM

very beautiful and inspirational!!

Rupradha
20-Feb-2012 11:47 AM