Jenish Somadas Poet Tanka

King and a Beggar

King and a beggar
Together they went for sleep
King lost his Kingdom
Beggar lost his begging bowl
Until both are sound asleep.


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Lady Labyrinth February 22, 2020 at 6:49 AM Pawns can be deadly too, strategically moved, they have high ambitions. Jenish Somadas February 22, 2020 at 10:03 AM Yes, the most ambitious one are pawns.. They are eying to become a queen.. Thank you..

Andrea Dietrich February 18, 2020 at 6:16 PM I really enjoyed this one and its metaphors. Jenish Somadas February 18, 2020 at 10:39 PM Thank you Andrea.. Have a great day..

Gershon Wolf February 17, 2020 at 1:01 PM From King Lear: "O, reason not the need. Our basest beggars are in the poorest thing superfluous..." ~ A beggar, who's 'only a pawn in their game." (--Bob Dylan) Jenish Somadas February 17, 2020 at 10:26 PM Pawn and King moves in the same way.. Thank you Gershon for bringing in those wonderful quotes..

Ann Foster February 17, 2020 at 12:16 PM So much wisdom... so few words... magnificent write. I love the picture as well.. Lovely. Ann Jenish Somadas February 17, 2020 at 12:31 PM Thank you so much Ann for your wonderful comment..

Vijay Pandit February 17, 2020 at 7:08 AM Nicely done, Jenish. Jenish Somadas February 17, 2020 at 7:49 AM Thank you Vijay...

Eve Roper February 16, 2020 at 11:53 PM nicely done, Jenish, great view. Jenish Somadas February 16, 2020 at 11:58 PM Thank you Eve for your kind words.. Have a nice day!!

Line Gauthier February 16, 2020 at 11:12 PM Awesome concept. Love your poem, Jenish. Jenish Somadas February 16, 2020 at 11:15 PM Thank you for your delightful comment..