Love Is To Die For

Pink
asleep
on her side
feeding piglets 
hungry at her breasts
motherly love in sty
on a bed of large hay,
amidst the farm hens,
in peace she feeds
gives life to
would be
ham

Written 15/08/2021
NA
Merse poetry contest
Malabika Ray Choudhury sponsored
new format 1 to 6 and 6 to 1 syllables
Copyright © | Year Posted 2021

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Balasubramanian Avatar
August 22, 2021 at 10:54 AM
An emotional scene, beautifully captured. All the best for contest
Radhakrishna Avatar
August 22, 2021 at 11:18 AM
Thanks Rama! Love in chains!
Mcintosh Avatar
August 16, 2021 at 8:00 AM
This is adorable. I love it. God bless you always, Love, Gina
Radhakrishna Avatar
August 16, 2021 at 11:50 AM
Thanks Gina. My good wishes to you!
Blanca Avatar
August 15, 2021 at 2:12 PM
Krish, you painted a picture that is both true and touching. Thanks.
Radhakrishna Avatar
August 16, 2021 at 2:50 AM
Thanks Lunita. Tragedy that is part of life!
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