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This or That Poetry Contest Volume 24 :Sponsor: Edward Ibeh  Date: 24th March.

 

“Inspired by a Native American Legend using a story of ‘hunger unfed’ as a metaphor for inner conflict.” ~~~ The Poet.~~~ "The Grandfather spoke in a gentle voice, calm and clear, As he described to her, the two beasts without fear. The first beast you have inside you my darling child, This animal is sullen and untamed, a persona that is wild. It's a bold animal, who exist alone and ignores other’s feelings. It goes about, suiting itself and choosing its own dealings. It is strong and defiant and never does what it’s told to do. It fights with the other beast that also lurks inside you. The second animal is calm and pure, and does as it should. It will obey you and choose to do what is right and good. Its desire is to protect you and look after you all day long. This animal has a righteous nature, although it is strong. It will be loyal as it’s a passive beast with a side that’s meek. These two fight each other, as to live within you they both seek. Both hunger, as they are unfed, the winner is important indeed." "Which one will win Grandfather?" "Child it will be the one you feed."

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Date: 4/8/2024 7:45:00 PM
I nebulously remember this fable of old and you've done it justice, SV. I loved your poem. Heartiest congratulations on your win in my contest!
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Date: 3/22/2024 11:01:00 AM
Nice poem. Like the last line.
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Date: 3/22/2024 4:53:00 PM
It's a lovely old fable. I was glad I could re-invent it for Edward's contest. I couldn't find the original, but hopefully my memory kept it reasonably true to the American Indian version. Thanks for your comment dear Jay. Best wishes from Wen.

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