An Elephant And The Ant Poem by Akhtar Jawad
An Elephant And The Ant
Leaving large oceans for the large whales
O you the proud elephant! Largest on the land,
You look amazing sleeping in a standing position
Pity on you, when you fall you never stand!
You are famous for your long memories
Learn to forget and forgive the weak
Realize the power of the poor petty ants
What is concealed beyond the time's streak?
Neither I know nor you nor anyone else
Think if an ant manages to enter your trunk
How helpless you will be, beware of the time,
You will only beat the earth like a drunk
Mother earth doesn't like one moving proudly
You are mighty! But time is a cruel cycle,
It changes mightiness in weakness and vice versa
I see a crazy rider is now back on a tricycle!
Ants are not so weak as you think
They live in a highly sophisticated society
Their brotherhood, equity and hard working
May become for you a source of anxiety
A single ant can force you to fall on the ground
Flush will be carried to the hidden holes of the ants
And ivories in a workshop of the beautiful crafts
Reminding, how blessed you were with the grants!
Even at my age, I am physically more capable than most humans. Ants could still take me down, The desire to escape from a charging elephant, is 'superior'. Your thoughts on these topics are universal. I am glad to know you!
There is a saying that goes... Height is might. There is also a proverb that says Good things come in small packages. The size of things doesn't always indicate their quality and small things sometimes have better quality than big ones. Yet, we are created equal. Cont...
One should not ignore the power of weak. Collectively they can wreak havoc in enemy's camp. A nice poem with a great message. Thanks for posting and Congrats.
Congratulations for poem of the day, well deserves Never underestimate anyone...enjoyed reading
Thanks very much for the beautifully crafted, rhythmic message to the human beings by far. Congrats on your becoming the member's PoD.
Many congratulations for this wonderful poem being chosen as POD!
Akhtar Sahab! Once again, Heartiest Congratulations! Strength can never be attributed by evaluating the the size of a person or an animal. Little ones like the ant can be be more powerful or painful. This poem reminds me of the Panchatantra stories that teaches man wisdom. Thank you.
Beautiful poem with a great message - one shouldn't consider others as weak. Loved reading it. Thanks for sharing. Congratulations on member poem of the day!
The poem reminds us of a grave truth that might of the powerful cannot be taken for granted. Human history is full of such stories and lessons to this effect. The underlying philosophy and the overall presentation is greatly impressive. Thanks, Sir.
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
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Ants really can be the symbol of hard work, struggle, hope, many other good specifications, congratulations for being chosen as poem of the day.