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POEM FROM TAMIL LITERATURE - HAZARDOUS JOURNEY
- 2023/05/01
- 再生時間： 2 分
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ABOUT THE POEM:
The poem titled HAZARDOUS JOURNEY a translated version of a poem from Tamil literature describes an anxious wife's troubled state of mind on thinking of the potential danger that her husband may encounter along the way back home. The girl’s friend tells the lover that the route he has to take is quite dangerous because of the lurking presence of a wounded elephant. In any case, it's essential to prioritize safety and not take unnecessary risks. The concern for her loved one's safety is understandable. The poet expresses the concern of a beloved wife about the safety of her husband through the girl’s companion in this great poem.
HAZARDOUS JOURNEY
Young lad,
your darling lover
spent the night in restless slumber
pondering over the danger
that may befall her beloved
as you tread on your path,
wherein a wounded elephant
treads with muted strides,
keeping its ears tightly folded
fearing a potential onslaught
from the vicious tiger
that had mauled it once before.
(what the girl’s friend told the lover)