Sure, I saw that brawly battle
between a demon and our brain
not truly in the real ground
yet in my devout mind.
Snarled in roaring
black winged, dreary demon
with blood dripping claws,
through a shower of arrows.
Down fell all five weapons
like cotton on demon’s wings,
but boldly fought our brainy lion
with wisdom, his wild weapon.
Fell on his knee dreary demon
like a tamed tigress purring
and promising evils to abandon
and to guard people all around.
Thus, wisdom when weds
loving kindness
shields you, me and all, from
blood-hounding wild demons.
Inspiration from Ven. Maharagrama Ananda’s poem, “Weapon Within” (a poetic interpretation of Panchayudha Jataka tale)
Copyright © December 15, 2019, Newton Ranaweera
Image source: Pixabay
Great your poem, I really liked it. Regards.
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Thank you so much for this great comment!!
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You are welcome
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❤❤
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Thanks, kind Mermaid!!
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A wise message, penned in in an interesting fashion ☺️
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Thank you so much, Roshni, for this wonderfully great comment!!
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Beautiful poem, Newton. Love its form and content. Yes, we need to fight the demons in our minds. Wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.
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Thank you so much, Marta, for this wonderfully great comment, and wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!
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Ephesians 6:10-18 in the Bible has similar imagery. We would do well to “put on our spiritual armor” daily.
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Thank you for the comment and sharing the Biblical reference.
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