Mighty and ferocious
He challenged the king
The Earth shivered
Birds stopped to sing
The skies struggled
To look through trees
Who stood still
Like the snow freeze
One dash
A violent blow
From King to pawn
The throne to go
Undoubtedly he won
But glory lasts for little
Time, which brought
A beast disgusting as spittle
Freedom lost
Might in vain
A world destroyed
For some petty gain
The picture of the lion was taken many years ago at the Delhi zoo (India) and the mighty Asian elephant shown is in Coorg Elephant Camp (India) where elephants are kept for days before they are transformed from wild to trained ones.
The Uncertainty Principle 
I love the personification in this – you got it spot on 🙂 And the last stanza too – wonderful.
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Thank you so much for appreciating, Amy. It feels great to be complimented by such an awesome poet 🙂
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Were you writing poetry before you started posting pieces on your blog? You must have been, I’m sure. And thank you 🙂
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This is an obliging compliment! You just made my decision to come to the blogging world so worthwhile! Infinite thanks to you for that.
Actually I was always fascinated by poetry but what you are seeing are the first attempts at it 🙂
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I’m glad you started; from what I’ve seen you have a natural way with words, and I’m glad you find my blog so I found yours.
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You made my day in more than one way ! Thank you so much for the encouragement. Will try my best to continue improving 🙂
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This is beautiful! It hits you bang on. No frills, no fancy. I like it 🙂
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The piece just became sacred with these words 🙂 Thank you, Aditi. It is really a pleasure, a unique feeling to get your appreciation 🙂
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I know the feeling! 😉 When I started out I too was blessed with a blogger who encouraged me to the hilt!
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You are that blessing for me indeed. Thank you for being there 🙂
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Thank you!
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Straight to the point. Wonderfully written! The photos were nicely done!
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Thank you so much for stopping by and taking the time to read. Your appreciation means a lot 🙂 Also, can I know your name? Although I am a great fan of Michael Faraday, but it doesn’t feel familiar 😀
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Faradays Candle was an experiment. The two sisters and write the articles. It was wonderful to find your blog & great talent.
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The experiment is doing great 🙂 I will surely go through your other posts as well as soon. And I am obliged by your words. Thanks a ton 🙂
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Love it! Especially the last stanza. No more, no less 😀
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Hehe Thank you. Actually after enjoying in the elephant camp for 2 days when we were taken to this site, it pained my heart. The compartment shown is just enough to contain the elephant. He has no scope to move at all. I was told that it is necessary as this is the time the elephant remembers before committing a mistake in the future 😦
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Aw, Poor elephant. I actually haven’t been in a zoo. But, lucky you! But sometimes, I pity the animals that are caged. It seems their freedom is snatched from them 😦
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Yes that’s true. But I will definitely recommend you to visit a wildlife sanctuary where you can have the pleasure of watching them in their natural habitat 🙂
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I don’t think they have it here but I will try! Soon! 😀
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Oh. Well we have loads here. Animals are much more safer here than people 😀
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Aww. That sounds scaryy. Where do you live by the way?
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Haha no no! It was just an exaggeration 😀 I live in India (Delhi). Hope you have heard of some good things about here 😀
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Yes yes! Many things, especially your culture! And I would love to travel there once (if i have a lot of money hehe!) 🙂
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That is so good to hear 😀 I’ll pray you earn a lot of money soon and would love to be your guide. And I hope the same to be able to travel to Philippines some day 🙂
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Yes yes! I will pray for it also! Nudge me when you had the chance! 😀
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Hehe ! You can be sure of that. 😉
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Great writing!! I love the imagery. The sky struggling to look through the trees frozen still…there is only anticipation left for us after that!! ^^
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Thank you so much, Miyazaki for stopping by and such a lovely compliment. It’s a great feeling being appreciated by someone so creative. 🙂
I am glad you were able to appreciate the imagery so deeply. 🙂
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Nicely written and nicely done! Very simple yet so powerful 🙂
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Thank you so much, Kez for appreciating 🙂 It really means a lot 🙂
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I really liked how you sprinkled real terror and fright through your words.
Its tough to do that!
Great! 🙂
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It is wonderful to hear that ! Now I am extremely humbled by your insightful appreciation. Thank you so much. I hope I will keep improving with your guidance 🙂
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hey, you are already going great!
This was a good piece depicting the plight of caged animals. Loved the personification and the starting of the poem. Its catchy!
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Thank you so much for appreciating, Hargun. I loved the fact that you loved it! 😀
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Loved it! 🙂
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Thank you again ! Hope to keep impressing you in future too ^_^
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