Kurt Ravidas Poet Kimo

Juggernaut

When I read the wiki's definition
of juggernaut* as a fierce
and ruthless force, I shrug.

When I see the face of Jagannatha,
full of eyes, smiling at me,
I cannot but smile back.

When I think about his younger sister,
lovely Subhadra, I sigh
like a snake in the jug.

* The word is derived from Jagannatha, which is one of the names of Krishna.

12.11.2019
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Quoth Theraven November 14, 2019 at 10:55 PM Kurt, 'like a snake in the jug'. Nice, very nice. -Richard Kurt Ravidas November 15, 2019 at 9:27 AM Thanks, Quoth. I'm happy to see you)

Andrea Dietrich November 13, 2019 at 3:47 PM like a snake in the jug. so cool, Kurt. I did not even really know what this creature was, so it's good to see someone writing about it. Kurt Ravidas November 14, 2019 at 12:46 AM This is a classic comparison from ancient Indian literature. I like it too)

Caren Krutsinger November 13, 2019 at 4:55 AM Well above my pay grade, but ingenious, Kurt. Kurt Ravidas November 14, 2019 at 12:47 AM Thanks, Caren)

Jenish Somadas November 13, 2019 at 12:26 AM Are you the modern Arjuna? Nice poem.. Kurt Ravidas November 14, 2019 at 12:47 AM Don't tell him) Thanks, Jenish.

Line Gauthier November 12, 2019 at 11:33 AM Enjoyed the read, Kurt. Kurt Ravidas November 12, 2019 at 11:52 AM Thank you, Line)

Anne-Lise Andresen November 12, 2019 at 8:54 AM - 3 verses ... ok. I'm missing 2 ... write more later - Yours was great, good luck in the contest, Kurt - hugs // Anne-Lise :) Kurt Ravidas November 12, 2019 at 9:00 AM Thank you, Sunshine. Looking forward to seeing you in the contest)