Knife

Doctor's knife saves life
and it makes a balance
as, thief cuts throat.
Our heart cut into pieces 
by a knife, known as tongue.

Chef's knife cuts vegetable,
butcher's knife meat
and baker's knife bread.
The knife that cuts down your career,
it is known as pen.

Tailor's knife cuts clothes
plumber's knife pipe
and wood is by carpenter.
The knife that cuts down relation,
it is known as your anger.

Mason's knife cuts cement bag,
farmer's knife crops
and gardener's knife fence.
The knife that cuts down future,
it is known as your laziness.
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More three stanza added later to make it better & fascinating.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2016



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Date: 10/19/2016 1:09:00 PM
Good food for thought. daver
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Date: 10/10/2016 2:53:00 AM
Hi there, Thanks again for reading my first poem. I came over to reciprocate and read a few of yours. This one I liked the best of what I read so far. It gave an excellent example of the dichotomy that one simple thing in life can have.
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Date: 10/4/2016 10:26:00 PM
The knife cuts both ways...meaning, to have both advantages and disadvantages. I enjoyed your poem Manmath! : )
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Date: 9/20/2016 10:49:00 PM
Some interesting metaphors with the knife, Manmath. Words can be molded into either a weapon or a shield ... all depends on you.
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Date: 9/18/2016 8:04:00 AM
An interesting tool to write about. Manmath. The tongue is a mighty blade. You penned this one great. Interesting relations between the being and meaning. Linda
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Date: 9/16/2016 8:14:00 PM
The tongue as a knife is a great last line, Manmath. That cuts people to pieces for sure.
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Manmath Dalei
Date: 9/16/2016 9:39:00 PM
Thanks Andrea.
Date: 9/16/2016 1:04:00 PM
- Super .. a 7.. well done, Manmath - Best wishes and a delightful weekend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Manmath Dalei
Date: 9/16/2016 1:35:00 PM
Thanks Anne.
Date: 9/16/2016 12:59:00 PM
Clever use of poetic metaphors. My compliments. Thanks for your comment on my poem.
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Manmath Dalei
Date: 9/16/2016 1:34:00 PM
Thank u.
Date: 9/16/2016 6:26:00 AM
A nice glimpse of the truth ... a Tanka indeed ...
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Manmath Dalei
Date: 9/16/2016 10:31:00 AM
Thanks a lot.
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