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Master's Poem

Inspired by the book "Duishen"

By Esala GunathilakePublished 2 years ago โ€ข 1 min read

Master, I can remember,

That was a frowzy evening,

My legs took me,

In the street of Lost Expectations,

But one grand-hearted noble was,

In my mind, even without letting me know,

That was you, my master,

Robbers surrounded me,

I was shaken as a leaf trembled with fear,

I was like a parrot in front of those hawks,

I was like a carrot in front of those wild rabbits,

My books were fallen down

As my teeny hands trembled,

You arose in my sky,

Like an elder brother who comes to save his sister,

Yes, my master,

I can remember,

Did it bruise you,

When they hit with bamboo?

Did you feel pain,

When they drag you along the barbed vines?

My whole world collapsed at my feet,

But what could I do?

With two delicate hands,

Still, I hear the yellings of you,

"Run my lass",

"Escape from these cruels",

I got the energy from those shouts,

But my mind was asking,

"Don't you see back his innocent face",

"Don't you soothe him by rubbing scratches on his chest",

I never met him after that,

Yes, my teacher,

Of course my savior,

I was reborn because of you,

Forgive this lass for torturing you!

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About the Creator

Esala Gunathilake

I am an enthusiastic writer who feel the sense of humanity. Thus, I can write stanzas, short stories, novels, articles and blogs as well. I am a blog contributor for the Ananda College Engineer's Ink student chapter website.

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  • RP2 years ago

    Wow. Incredible. โค๏ธ

  • Tariya Wells2 years ago

    Very moving. Thank you Esala for sharing :)

  • Staringale2 years ago

    I must say Esala! Brilliant work. I like the mentorship bond described in this poem.

  • "Run my lass" this is so heart touching Esala! I wonder how I missed this poem to read. Anyway randomly found this now.. Keep doing these miraculous work!

  • Iris Erdile2 years ago

    Love the parrot/carrot imagery :)

  • very creative.

  • peter2 years ago

    thanks because read my story

  • Abdul Qayyum2 years ago

    My legs took me, In the street of Lost Expectations, But one grand-hearted noble was, Very heart touching lines

  • nader Asaad2 years ago

    nice ๐Ÿ‘

  • Sasi Kala2 years ago

    very nice poem!

  • Nice! Thank you! ๐Ÿ’–

  • Novel Allen2 years ago

    I never knew frowsy was a real word, we used it back in the Caribbean to mean smelly, but I now know, thanks to you. the help of a kind person is a blessing.

  • I was really invested in the story this poem told

  • It's always a great feeling when your hero comes to your rescue. I love it so much! Best!

  • This was so poignant and profound! Loved your poem!

  • Colleen Walters2 years ago

    Hey, story writer! โ€œ I was reborn because of youโ€ I feel your story, well done sir- ๐Ÿ˜Š๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ‘

  • Test2 years ago

    Great work! Go on!

  • Loved the poem...

  • Gloria Penelope2 years ago

    Great poem Esala.

  • RAVI KUMAR2 years ago

    nice

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