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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Austin Avatar
October 19, 2016 at 1:09 PM
Good food for thought. daver
Giordano Avatar
October 10, 2016 at 2:53 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.
Marcum Wong Avatar
October 4, 2016 at 10:26 PM
The knife cuts both ways...meaning, to have both advantages and disadvantages. I enjoyed your poem Manmath! : )
Hicks Avatar
September 20, 2016 at 10:49 PM
Some interesting metaphors with the knife, Manmath. Words can be molded into either a weapon or a shield ... all depends on you.
A   Avatar
September 18, 2016 at 8:04 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
Dietrich Avatar
September 16, 2016 at 8:14 PM
The tongue as a knife is a great last line, Manmath. That cuts people to pieces for sure.
Dalei Avatar
September 16, 2016 at 9:39 PM
Thanks Andrea.
Andresen Avatar
September 16, 2016 at 1:04 PM
- Super .. a 7.. well done, Manmath - Best wishes and a delightful weekend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Dalei Avatar
September 16, 2016 at 1:35 PM
Thanks Anne.
Sergi Avatar
September 16, 2016 at 12:59 PM
Clever use of poetic metaphors. My compliments. Thanks for your comment on my poem.
Dalei Avatar
September 16, 2016 at 1:34 PM
Thank u.
Gupta Avatar
September 16, 2016 at 6:26 AM
A nice glimpse of the truth ... a Tanka indeed ...
Dalei Avatar
September 16, 2016 at 10:31 AM
Thanks a lot.
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